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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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Maurice Gordon unbuckles his seatbelt before exiting a New Jersey State Trooper's vehicle in Bass River, N.J. Gordon was fatally shot by the state trooper.
Community

A year after N.J. State Trooper fatally shot Maurice Gordon Jr., his family awaits justice

The incident took place two days before George Floyd’s death and Gordon’s family says they’ve heard little from authorities.

5 years ago

Brandon Flood speaks with a community member outside a barbershop
Community

Looking for a clean slate? Pa. Pardons Board secretary to offer one-on-one consults at Norristown barbershop

The Movement for Black and Brown Lives in Montgomery County is bringing state Pardons Board Secretary Brandon Flood to Norristown next month.

5 years ago

Colmon Holmes, who uses CCT as his main mode of transportation, said he was concerned about the cleanliness of public transit at a PhillyTRU rally outside SEPTA headquarters on May 24, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Transit riders give their two cents on SEPTA’s proposed budget

The proposed budget, unveiled last month, boasts another year of delayed fare increases and a plan to return transit service to 96% of its pre-COVID capacity.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the media while wearing a face mask
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP tees up legislation on governor’s pandemic powers

Benninghoff's resolution aims to halt the use of no-bid contracts, force those getting jobless benefits to look for work and end social distancing mitigation orders.

5 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney speaks to the press
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. John Carney wants criminal justice reform to focus on use-of-force

Delaware Gov. John Carney talked about efforts to implement police reforms in Delaware as part of an hourlong radio interview produced by WHYY and Delaware Public Media.

5 years ago

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Sen. Bob Menendez speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

N.J. man stranded in India by COVID-19 points to immigration problems, Menendez says

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez argued that the whole saga highlights much deeper issues with the immigration system, calling for a pathway to citizenship bill.

5 years ago

The KeVen Parker Soul Food Café in the Reading Terminal will be closed permanently. (Abdul R. Sulayman / The Philadelphia Tribune)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

In reversal, KeVen Parker’s Soul Food Café at Reading Terminal Market closes permanently

Although the market has expanded its number of Black-owned businesses in recent years to approximately 11, the booths are overwhelmingly white-owned businesses.

5 years ago

Cumberland County Prosecutor, joined by Gov. Phil Murphy
Courts & Law

One arrest made in South Jersey mass shooting with more expected

Law enforcement in Cumberland County say they anticipate more arrests from Saturday’s mass shooting in Fairfield Township.

5 years ago

Attendees are pictured at the Dell Music Center
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Dell Music Center reopens for the summer season

The open-air amphitheater, managed by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, will operate on a modified schedule due to COVID-19.

5 years ago

“We Breathe, We Live: Brotherly Love Protest Stories
Community

How do people cope with the trauma of last summer’s violent clashes with police?

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Engaging Men of Color Initiative member Gabriel Bryant about healing from trauma due to police brutality.

5 years ago

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People, some with masks and some without, wait in line to be seated outdoors on a pier
Health

N.J. becomes last state in the region to lift mask mandate

“If everybody else is doing something differently, at a certain point it puts a significant amount of pressure on our business community,” said Gov Phil Murphy Monday.

5 years ago

DA Krasner provides update on suspect accused of multiple sexual assaults. (DAO)
Courts & Law

Philly DA to charge 28-year-old with rape and robbery following string of sexual assaults

Police arrested Kevin Bennett in Indianapolis on Saturday after he allegedly raped three women in Philadelphia. He is suspected of sexual assault in eight states.

5 years ago

A fire is seen from the roof of a Northern Liberties home
Community

Northern Liberties house fire ‘under control,’ according to fire department

Crew responded to the large house fire on the 1000 block of North 4th Street on Monday morning.

5 years ago

Preschoolers in Rwanda look at the books created for them by String Theory School students in Philadelphia. (Provided by String Theory Schools)
Education

Rwandan preschoolers receive customized picture books, designed by Philly teenagers

Rwanda lacks picture books for kids. A Philly high school design class made one just for them.

5 years ago

FMC employees participate in a teleconference
Keystone Crossroads
Money

Philly employers wrestle with the pros and cons of bringing people back to the office

COVID-19 vaccines are widely available. Restrictions are lifting. But what’s best for office culture — “talk over the coffee pot” or embracing the upside of WFH?

5 years ago

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