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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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From left, Dr. Marci Drees reviews respiratory samples with scientists Alexa Pierce-Matlack and Stephanie Levin at Christiana Hospital's microbiology laboratory. (Courtesy of Christiana Care)
Health

Feared ‘twindemic’ never came, as flu season has been almost non-existent in Del.

Two top Delaware doctors credit the widespread use of masks, physical distancing measures, and the fact that fewer kids are in school.

5 years ago

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Miriam Palomino, right, receives the COVID-19 vaccine in Paterson
Health

N.J. residents 55 and older, adults with disabilities now eligible for coronavirus vaccine

Now up for the shots too: 55 and older; those with intellectual and developmental disabilities; more essential frontline workers

5 years ago

Sandy Boeckl holds her inoculation card
Health
Health Desk Help Desk

Which places will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine? And should they?

Some countries, venues let vaccinated people move more freely. What about travel passports? College classes? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk has insights.

5 years ago

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Images of Angelo Quinto are displayed at his family’s home
Courts & Law

Amid outcry, states push mental health training for police

Lawmakers in several states are proposing legislation that would require more training for police in how to interact with someone in a mental crisis.

5 years ago

A person wearing a face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus walks in Philadelphia
Community

Coming out of the cave: As life creeps back, some feel dread

While much of the country is gleefully making dinner reservations again and booking long canceled vacations, some are secretly dreading each milestone toward normalcy.

5 years ago

The high-visibility display encircling PECO's headquarters.
Community

PECO proposes electric rate hike that would increase residential bills by nearly 10%

PECO's proposal before the PUC would increase the monthly bill for a residential customer by about 9.65% — an increase of $9.68 for a typical residential account.

5 years ago

John Prine performs at the Americana Honors & Awards show
Arts & Entertainment

Remembering John Prine with the superfan author of a new book about the songwriter

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn spoke with Bruce Rits Gilbert about his new book, “John Prine One Song at a Time.”

5 years ago

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Interior of Lincoln Financial Field
Health

Eagles turn stadium into vaccine site for autism community

The organization turned Lincoln Financial Field into a COVID-19 vaccination site for members of the autism community.

5 years ago

Licensed practical nurse Starlette Sumpter administers COVID-19 vaccinations at a clinic
Health

Montgomery County to debut new vaccine registration system to eliminate line-jumping

The Microsoft-based system launches April 5. It will be Montco’s third try for a smooth way to pre-register people and schedule appointments.

5 years ago

Hikers in Ridley State Park in Media, Pa.
Community

Cool for the spring: Pennsylvania park programs are open again

Medical experts agree that it’s wisest to keep group gatherings outside. Good news: Pennsylvania’s park programming and party permits are open.

5 years ago

File photo: A volunteer picks up seedlings to donate to a community garden. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Community

‘A common goal of growing food for donation’: Horticultural Society distributes seedlings to get community gardens started

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society gave away free seedlings to about 40 of Philadelphia’s community gardens Saturday at Awbury Arboretum.

5 years ago

Actor Steven Thompson poses for a picture next to a poster of George Floyd in Los Angeles Friday, April 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Courts & Law

Chauvin’s trial leaves many Black viewers emotionally taxed

For many, it has brought back memories of the disturbing video of Floyd's last moments as he gasped for breath with Chauvin's knee on his neck.

5 years ago

The U.S. Capitol is seen behind security fencing after a car that crashed into a barrier on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, April 2, 2021.
Courts & Law

Deadly breach could delay decisions about Capitol fencing

The deaths came less than two weeks after the Capitol Police removed an outer fence that had temporarily cut off a wide swath of the area to cars and pedestrians.

5 years ago

In 2018, advocates talk to the press outside Philadelphia’s city hall after a court appearance in the fair funding case now scheduled to go to trial in September. (Darryl C. Murphy/The Notebook)
Courts & Law
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Trial date set for landmark school funding case in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania students, school districts, and their advocates will soon have their chance in court to prove that education across the state is unfairly and inadequately funded.

5 years ago

In this April 13, 2014 file photo, the Internal Revenue Service Headquarters (IRS) building is seen in Washington. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)
Money

Even with pretax profits, many big companies pay zero U.S. tax

The 55 companies named in the report issued Friday cross many industries, from agriculture to high tech, and they include such big names as Nike and Duke Energy.

5 years ago

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