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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Two Dancing with the Stars cast members dancing
Arts & Entertainment

‘Dancing With the Stars,’ Lunar New Year and the Tattoo Arts Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 23 - Jan. 26: ‘The Full Monty’ in Del., a Tchaikovsky performance in Philly and Peabo Bryson in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

7 months ago

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multiple photos of Donna Nicole Booke
Arts & Entertainment

At Philly’s FringeArts, ‘Fallawayinto’ cherishes a forgotten champion of the transgender community

Arielle Julia Brown wrote a ritualistic memoriam about her aunt, Donna Nicole Booker, who thrived in the San Francisco underground.

7 months ago

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Amy Eusebio speaks
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs executive director resigns as Trump takes office

Amy Eusebio will leave her position Friday after serving in the executive director role since 2019.

7 months ago

Listen 1:02
Eagles players move snow so Jake Elliot can kick a field goal
Weather

Philadelphia Eagles snow from Sunday’s playoff win sells out

Only 100 pints were for sale to die-hard Eagles fans, who snatched them up immediately after being offered.

7 months ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Rue Landau, pictured here speaking at the 4th annual Philadelphia Palestine Day, warned residents of the impact President Donald Trump could have on the city at a hearing on Jan. 22, 2025. (Carmen Russell-Sluchansky/WHYY)
Community

City Council explores how Philadelphia is prepped to challenge changes implemented by the Trump administration

Nearly a dozen people testified at a City Council hearing about how changes in the White House will be felt in Philadelphia.

7 months ago

Listen 1:00
a snow goose
Health

Philly reports first suspected case of bird flu in an ill snow goose found near Carroll Park

City health officials say the snow goose was found in West Philadelphia on Jan. 11. Preliminary state testing was positive for bird flu.

7 months ago

Listen 1:00
George Norcross sitting in the courtroom
Courts & Law

George Norcross’ attorneys argue in court their ‘well-connected’ client turned Camden around as they seek dismissal

Defense attorneys argue George Norcross' connections to Camden city government, which is not a crime, turned the city around.

7 months ago

Cerron Cade headshot
Courts & Law

Ex-Delaware budget director pleads guilty to shoplifting from Home Depot, but will become Mayor Carney’s chief of staff

Cerron Cade was arrested for six “skip-scanning” incidents. Wilmington Mayor Carney said Cade admitted “his mistakes” and will join the administration.

7 months ago

Listen 1:45
Marty Small
Politics & Policy
6abc

Embattled Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. says he will seek re-election

The campaign announcement comes just five days after Mayor Marty Small Sr. was back in court to plead not guilty to allegations of witness tampering.

7 months ago

Nina Gold making a doll-sized bed
Arts & Entertainment

A small stitch for womankind: Philly’s Betsy Ross House is sewing up her place in history

A bedding project for Mount Vernon is based on documents that tie George Washington to Betsy Ross.

7 months ago

Edmundo Sosa running
Community

Philadelphia Phillies single-game tickets go on sale Friday

Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 24, here’s how to buy them.

7 months ago

1500 Spring Garden Street
Courts & Law

Philly arts college owners accuse CEO of embezzling millions in lawsuit, blame financial ruin on execs

Hussian College owners are seeking $162 million in damages, claiming executives enriched themselves with unauthorized bonuses while the school plunged toward closure in 2023.

7 months ago

Listen 1:03
A sign for the Brookhaven Municipal Center in front of the government complex
Courts & Law

Class-action lawsuit alleges Brookhaven improperly towed — and disposed of — hundreds of vehicles

The plaintiff alleges the borough and its towing contractor failed to properly notify people of where to find their vehicles and how to reclaim them.

7 months ago

Listen 1:05
outside the Richmond Library
PlanPhilly
Community

A ‘lifesaver,’ a ‘hub,’ an ‘escape pod’: What the shuttered Richmond Library means to neighbors

The library is closed due to an ongoing roof replacement project and a crumbling ceiling. A spokesperson said work is starting up again.

7 months ago

A University of Pennsylvania sign
Education

2 more universities to pay $35.2M to settle allegations of favoring wealthy students in admissions and financial aid

Attorneys representing 200,000 students alleged that 17 schools, including Penn, favored wealthy students in financial aid and admissions decisions over a 20-year period.

7 months ago

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