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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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Cleanup volunteers in West Philadelphia
Community

Philly cleans up from protest as National Guard arrives ahead of more demonstrations

The unrest hit cities across the country, including Philadelphia, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden bows his head in prayer during a visit to Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Del., Monday, June 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Community

Biden meets with black leaders at local church amid unrest

Biden vowed to address “institutional racism” in his first 100 days in office, if elected, as he met with community leaders at a predominantly African American church in Del.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged

President Trump spent nearly an hour in the underground shelter, which was designed for use in emergencies like terrorist attacks.

6 years ago

Police ride through Philadelphia after night of unrest
Community

Philly renews curfew, SEPTA suspends service to Center City amid ongoing unrest

The shutdown was announced amid ongoing protests over police brutality and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

6 years ago

Hannah Silbaugh, 21, attended a protest in Erie on Saturday, May 30, 2020. A video of her being struck by a police officer has gained national attention. (Screenshot from Twitter video / @the7goonies)
Community
PA Post

Erie woman who was kicked by police officer says, ’I was 100 percent peaceful’

Video of the incident has gone viral.

6 years ago

Police and protesters clash in Philadelphia
Health

Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control

Health experts are concerned that protests erupting across the nation and the law enforcement response to them will upend efforts to track and contain the spread of COVID-19.

6 years ago

A woman is helped after being hit with pepper spray
Community

Use of force criticized in protests over police brutality

Advocates are questioning whether tough police tactics against demonstrators are actually making the violence worse rather than quelling it.

6 years ago

Rental homes with a private pool like this one in Rehoboth Beach are especially popular with vacationers who've been flooding realty offices with phone calls now that the state's ban on short-term rentals has expired. (courtesy Seachange Vacation Rentals)
Community

Beachgoers with ‘cabin fever’ drive demand for rentals as Delaware lifts ban

Delaware beach realtors are being flooded with calls from renters. One realtor says there’s been much bigger interest in homes with their own pool.

6 years ago

Veronica Jerry
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Extra precautious’ and scared, SEPTA employees who survived COVID-19 return to work

SEPTA employees who were sickened by the coronavirus are going back to their workplaces masked up, missing colleagues, and scared for their future.

6 years ago

New Jersey State Police car in Trenton, N.J.
Community

Child pornography tips to N.J. police surge during pandemic

Officers say they often see a surge at times when people are home more, but nothing like this. They credit more vigilance from social media companies.

6 years ago

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Pennsylvania State Sen. Daylin Leach
Politics & Policy

Primary becomes referendum on Daylin Leach’s behavior, harassment allegations

The key question for voters in the 17th Senate district primary isn’t about policy. It’s whether incumbent Daylin Leach’s past behavior is disqualifying.

6 years ago

Police arrest a protester next to Independence Mall on Sunday afternoon. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

WHYY reporter arrested while covering Philadelphia protest

WHYY education reporter Avi Wolfman-Arent said he identified himself to police as a journalist, but was arrested anyway and cited for failure to disperse.

6 years ago

Protesters peacefully called for systemic change in the U.S. after a night of riots throughout the country.
Community

For Black Philadelphians, centuries of injustices come to a head in George Floyd protests

More than 500 people gathered at Philly City Hall for a peace rally Sunday, where the death of George Floyd wasn’t the only injustice on their minds.

6 years ago

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NJ police join front line of Floyd protests (AP)
Community

Camden County police praised for marching in Floyd protests

Camden County Police Chief Joe Wysocki joined the front line of a march in Camden on Saturday afternoon, sporting his uniform, a protective face mask and a peace sign.

6 years ago

Protesters attempt to take down the Frank Rizzo statue in front of the Municipal Services Building in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Philadelphia to relocate Frank Rizzo statue sooner

The statue was targeted during Saturday’s protests against police violence and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

6 years ago

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