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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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Dr. Athony Fauci spoke with Fresh Air's Terry Gross as a recipient of WHYY's Lifelong Learning Award. (Jennifer Lynn/WHYY)
Health

Dr. Fauci talks death threats, gay bathhouses, and Ronald Reagan with Fresh Air’s Terry Gross

In a WHYY event honoring him, the infectious disease expert detailed lessons from the HIV epidemic he’s applied to the coronavirus crisis.

5 years ago

U.S. Attorney William McSwain
Politics & Policy

Former U.S. Attorney McSwain tests waters for higher office at meetings with GOP leaders

Several sources said McSwain has met with Republican county committee members across the state in preparation for a bid for U.S. Senate or governor.

5 years ago

Crystal Clark, principal of Wyncote Elementary School, speaks during Montgomery County's Black History Month virtual panel. (Zoom screenshot)
Community

Education ‘as a beacon of hope’: Montco kicks off Black History Month conversations

In the first of four virtual panels on “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity,” a panel of educators talked about the power of learning.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf answers questions from the press. (Governor Wolf/flickr)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Wolf budget gives huge boost to schools in Philly, Allentown, Reading and other cities

The biggest winners in terms of per-pupil funding would be York City, Allentown, Reading, Pottstown, Scranton, and Norristown.

5 years ago

The Wells Fargo Center
Community
NBC10

Wells Fargo Center takes notable step toward welcoming back fans

The Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers have been playing in front of a mostly empty Wells Fargo Center so far this season.

5 years ago

Then-Vice President Joe Biden and USAID administrator Raj Shah are seated together at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Politics & Policy

Biden expected to lead National Prayer Breakfast with much different tone

As just the second Catholic to serve in the White House, Pres. Biden is expected to acknowledge the way faith has helped him, and other Americans, deal with loss.

5 years ago

Registered nurse Pat DeHorsey vaccinates Cornelia Lavong at a county run clinic
Health

Montco officials bemoan vaccine supply, ‘line-jumpers’ as Pa. urges patience

Montgomery County officials on Wednesday asked for the public’s patience as it continues to administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents who are eligible under Phase 1A.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley tour the new vaccination clinic
Health

City begins giving vaccine boosters to the 6,900 people who got first doses through Philly Fighting COVID

After Philadelphia’s Health Department broke ties with PFC, it had to quickly set up a mass clinic to finish inoculations. That effort began Wednesday.

5 years ago

Supporters of President Donald Trump who are wearing attire associated with the Proud Boys attend a rally at Freedom Plaza,
Courts & Law

Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity

The Canadian government designated the Proud Boys group as a terrorist entity on Wednesday, noting they played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6

5 years ago

Patrons dine at The Brass Rail in Hoboken, N.J.
Health

New Jersey restaurants can raise indoor dining capacity starting Friday

A downward trend in coronavirus cases and transmission rate prompted Gov. Phil Murphy to raise the limits on indoor dining.

5 years ago

(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Education

‘Mad or Nah?’: Philly residents react to school district’s reopening and ventilation plan

Tamara Russell, aka Revive P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to hear what residents think of the school district’s back-to-school plan.

5 years ago

Listen 4:32
Dr. Anthony Fauci
Health

Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties to avoid virus spread

Dr. Anthony Fauci is cautioning against big Super Bowl watch parties, saying people should “just lay low and cool it.”

5 years ago

An aerial view of lawmakers in Pennsylvania's Capitol
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. enacted 140 laws last year. Only 27 of them addressed the coronavirus

The nation’s largest full-time legislature — with some of the highest-paid lawmakers — emerged from 2020 having failed to address some of the public’s most pressing needs.

5 years ago

Passengers wait to board the Market-Frankford line at City Hall
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA urges riders to ‘mask up’ as CDC mandate takes effect

The CDC order allows transit operators to refuse service to unmasked riders. SEPTA said it won’t do that but it urges compliance.

5 years ago

Protesters attempted to deliver a petition to Comcast for free internet for Philadelphia school district students learning virtually on Aug. 3, 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

After pressure from advocates, Comcast boosts internet speed for low-income users

The announcement comes amid calls by Philly officials and advocates to do more for school children during a school year turned upside down.

5 years ago

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