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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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A damaged road is shown in Upper Makefield
Courts & Law

Bucks County climate lawsuit against big oil tossed by Pa. judge

The county hoped to make fossil fuel companies pay to help it address the impacts of climate change, such as worsening flood risk.

9 months ago

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Hundreds of chicks mill around a stall at First State Animal Center and SPCA
Community

Thousands of chicks were found abandoned in a USPS truck in Delaware. They’re now overwhelming an animal shelter

A Camden animal shelter is trying to care for and rehome thousands of chicks that survived being left in a postal service truck for three days.

9 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Philadelphia
Community

Eagles give coach Nick Sirianni multi-year contract extension following Super Bowl win

Terms of the contract announced Monday were not revealed. Sirianni had one year left on his existing contract.

9 months ago

the new Rutgers University president, William Tate IV, smiles
Education

Rutgers University names William Tate IV as new president

Tate, who has been the president of Louisiana State University since 2021, will take over as Rutgers' 22nd president July 1.

9 months ago

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Hundreds of people protest in Philadelphia against Mark Dial's charges being dropped. Signs read SAY HIS NAME! EDDIE IRRIZARRY!
Courts & Law
6abc

Trial to begin for former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in killing of Eddie Irizarry

In August 2023, Dial shot Irizarry multiple times through the driver's side window during a traffic stop.

9 months ago

Checkout at grocery store
Community

‘Nothing they can do’: Scammers leave SNAP recipients without food assistance after Congress ends reimbursement

Thieves are able to steal public assistance funds on the state-issued cards because they lack security features credit and debit cards have.

9 months ago

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Sally Moore fills out a mail-in ballot application at Montgomery County voter services mobile location in King of Prussia, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia suburbs could make history this election

Joi Washington could become Media Borough’s first woman mayor. Erica Deuso could become Downingtown’s first openly transgender mayor.

9 months ago

A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

Some popular SEPTA bus routes may disappear before others with low ridership. Here’s why

SEPTA is under pressure to save as much money as possible, but its service-cut strategy did not eliminate all routes with low ridership and high cost per passenger.

9 months ago

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People stand at the train ticket counter of NJ Transit at Penn Station
Community

NJ Transit reaches tentative deal with train engineers, ending the strike for now

A deal is reached to end the NJ Transit rail strike. Gov. Phil Murphy won’t offer specifics but said it’s good for both sides. Union members must still ratify it

9 months ago

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Passengers wait for Amtrak trains at the Trenton Transit Center
Community

New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike

The union said its members would return to work on Tuesday, when trains would resume their regular schedules.

9 months ago

Joe Biden holds up a finger
Politics & Policy

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Biden was seen by doctors last week after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule were found.

9 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher José Alvarado
Community

Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test

Alvarado, among the hardest-throwing relievers, became the second player suspended this year under the big league testing program after Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar.

9 months ago

A masted Mexican Navy training ship
Community

Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and killing 2 crew members

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the 142-year-old bridge was spared major damage but at least 19 people aboard the ship needed medical treatment.

9 months ago

Ode to George 2 sculpture by Clifford Ward
Arts & Entertainment

Working in isolation for 10 years, Philly artist reveals his army at Grounds for Sculpture

Clifford Ward has quietly crafted two dozen African fantasy warriors. They are the centerpiece of his first exhibition in a decade.

9 months ago

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The new Christian to Crescent section of the Schuylkill River Trail
Community

Philadelphians celebrate Schuylkill River Trail extension

Bikers, walkers, runners and dog walkers made their way across the new 650-foot cable bridge.

9 months ago

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