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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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City Hall in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Health

Philly Mayor Jim Kenney seeks tax hikes, service cuts to offset pandemic’s $649M bill

The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the city’s budget. Kenney hopes to use tax increases to prevent major service reductions.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Health

US intel: Coronavirus not manmade, still studying lab theory

The conclusion of intelligence agencies comes as President Trump touts the as-yet-unproven theory that a Wuhan infectious disease lab was the source of the COVID pandemic.

6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey
Politics & Policy

Both parties covet Jeff Van Drew’s South Jersey congressional seat

It seems like an eternity since U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew voted against impeachment and became a Republican, but the race for his seat will be expensive.

6 years ago

Listen 5:49
A Naval Aircraft Factory float heads south on Broad Street in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Choral music about 1918 flu resonates today

The Crossing choir premiered the original work last year. “Protect yourself from infection” is now available to stream online.

6 years ago

Listen 2:14
Seaside Heighs boardwalk (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Down the Shore
Community

How the ‘new normal’ might look at a Jersey Shore amusement park this summer

Maria Saltzman, a spokesperson for the Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach in Seaside Heights, offers a glimpse into how boardwalk amusement parks might operate.

6 years ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx
Health

Fauci warns states against ‘tempting’ a coronavirus rebound

Fauci’s warnings came after President Trump said the federal government would not extend its social distancing guidelines past Thursday.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump and Gov. Phil Murphy
Health

Coronavirus update: Murphy meets with Trump and gets 550,000 test kits

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy took his pressure campaign for direct cash assistance to the White House on Thursday. And came back with a promise of 550,000 test kits.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov Tom Wolf
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Republicans subpoena Wolf administration for documents related to controversial business waiver process

The state’s auditor general said he has begun an audit into the controversial process, but won’t release the names of businesses that received a coveted waiver.

6 years ago

(StudioDin/BigStock)
Education
The Notebook

Charges of racism flare in proposal to relocate Lab Charter to East Falls

The controversy has erupted on the eve of the Board of Education’s planned vote whether to approve the move.

6 years ago

wind farm offshore
Down the Shore
Community

Surveys set to begin for second wind farm off N.J.

Ocean floor surveying will be getting underway off the southern New Jersey coast as part of a second major offshore wind project planned for New Jersey.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov Tom Wolf
Money

Coronavirus update: Pa. expands testing recommendations

“Previously we were recommending testing health care workers and seniors with symptoms. We have liberalized that now to anyone with symptoms,” said Health Secretary Levine.

6 years ago

Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes
Politics & Policy

Coronavirus update: Face masks now mandatory at Delaware parks

Anyone who doesn’t bring a face mask to a state park or wildlife area will be asked to leave.

6 years ago

(Jana Shea/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Community

NWS: Widespread power outages possible at the Jersey Shore with strong wind gusts

Widespread power outages are possible Thursday amid a storm system that will generate strong wind gusts, forecasters warn.

6 years ago

In this March 12, 2020, file photo Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus in Wilmington, Del. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Joe Biden picks vetting team as he searches for running mate

Biden, a former vice president himself, has committed to picking a woman and has told donors he wants to make his choice far ahead of the August Democratic convention.

6 years ago

Man walks past closed business
Money

30 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit

Economists have forecast that the unemployment rate for April could go as high as 20%. That would be the highest rate since it reached 25% during the Great Depression.

6 years ago

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