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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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Politics & Policy

La industria avícola de la península de Delmarva vigila con cautela los aranceles globales, pero la producción sigue en aumento

Mientras aumentan las tensiones arancelarias globales con China, la industria avícola de la región, valorada en 4.800 millones de dólares, sigue centrada en el crecimiento.

1 year ago

Pete Rose waiving to a crowd while wearing a Cincinnati Reds shirt
Arts & Entertainment

MLB reinstates former Phillie Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

Manfred announced Tuesday that he was changing the league's policy on permanent ineligibility, saying bans would expire at death.

1 year ago

Afrikaner refugees from South Africa holding American flags
Politics & Policy

Trump just brought a group of white South Africans to the U.S. as refugees. What are they escaping?

U.S. President Donald Trump says the minority Afrikaners are being persecuted by their Black-led government because of their race and there's a “genocide" in South Africa.

1 year ago

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka makes his point at the New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial primary debate at NJ PBS Studios
Community

Newark mayor returns to immigration detention center days after trespassing arrest

Ras Baraka, who is running for governor of New Jersey, was turned away Tuesday from Delaney Hall; he departed and stayed about a half hour away from the building.

1 year ago

A hybrid Ford Maverick truck towing the tram car on the Wildwood Boardwalk
Community
6abc

A hybrid Ford Maverick truck hits the Wildwood Boardwalk, towing the iconic tram car

The vehicle replaces one of the boardwalk's nine tram car towing units. The replacement is a test, officials said, and it's not clear if the pickup will stay.

1 year ago

A first printing of the United States Constitution is displayed at Sotheby's auction house
Community

Ken Griffin will loan his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center

The Citadel CEO's first-edition copies will be placed in a new public exhibit, marking the center’s largest renovation since it opened in 2003.

1 year ago

Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaks after the first Republican debate Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville
Politics & Policy

Trump backs Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s Republican primary for governor

The president’s endorsement gives Ciattarelli’s campaign a boost as he competes against two other Trump supporters and a state senator who has been critical of the president.

1 year ago

A sign for the now-defunct Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company in South Jersey
Courts & Law
6abc

Former West Deptford fire chief accused of possessing over 125,000 child sex abuse images

Martin Matson, 70, formerly the fire chief of South Jersey's now-defunct Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company, was arrested last week on child porn possession charges.

1 year ago

A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
Science

Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but network concerns and flight limits remain

The U.S. transportation secretary said the update prevented a third radar outage over the last two weeks at the New Jersey airport. But flight delays continued Monday evening.

1 year ago

Whitemarsh Township's 2024 Fourth of July parade
Community

Whitemarsh cancels Fourth of July parade over security concerns

There is no definitive threat facing the Montgomery County township. Township officials cited tragedies in New Orleans and Vancouver. Residents aren’t happy.

1 year ago

Listen 1:02
The Wonder Years
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Music Fest returns in October with an expanded lineup. Matt Quinn and The Wonder Years to headline

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. on the fest’s website.

1 year ago

Listen 1:08
the entrance to Simon Gratz High School Mastery Charter in North Philadelphia
Education

Most Philadelphia Mastery high schools improved graduation rates in the last 5 years

Five of six city charter high schools operated by Mastery Schools showed improvement in their four-year graduation rates in the last five years.

1 year ago

Listen 1:20
A sign on a door reads SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2025: What to know about this year’s judicial races, and who’s running

Here’s what to know about the candidates running for seats on the Commonwealth Court, the Superior Court and the state Supreme Court.

1 year ago

Listen 6:05
Mark Ciccone sits in a helicopter
Community

MOVE at 40: ‘You don’t have to drop a bomb,’ helicopter pilot warned city in lead-up to deadly Philly attack

Exclusive: WHYY News' Tom MacDonald uncovers new details from the helicopter pilot who flew above the MOVE compound in 1985

1 year ago

Listen 5:45
Daniel Elkin speaking at a podium at the press conference
Politics & Policy

Delaware nonprofits warn cuts to national service, food deliveries hurting underserved residents

Delaware leaders warn that $1.1 million cuts to AmeriCorps and USDA food aid will impact services for the state's most underserved communities.

1 year ago

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