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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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the NJ Transit River Line as seen from the platform
Community

NJ Transit and its largest union announces tentative agreement, but talks with rail engineers continue to skid

Details of the agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union have not been released. It comes as contentious talks with rail engineers continue.

1 year ago

Listen 0:54
Madinah Wilson-Anton speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Legislation recognizing first-cousin marriages dies in the Delaware House

The bill would have recognized marriages that happened outside of Delaware. It did not allow the marriages to take place in the state.

1 year ago

Listen 0:59
Former Philadelphia Eagles football player Jason Kelce hits on the 16th hole during a pro-am before the Truist Championship golf tournament at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Flourtown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arts & Entertainment

Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am

Kelce showed off his game at a pro-am ahead of the Truist Championship, posting a video of his swing online and asking both pros and amateurs for advice on how to get better.

1 year ago

A sign at the entrance to the Pa. Governor's residence
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor’s residence to get an ‘anti-climb’ fence

It's been less than a month since a late-night intruder jumped the existing fence, broke into the home and started a damaging fire inside the Harrisburg home of Gov. Shapiro.

1 year ago

A sign for a Rite Aid Pharmacy
Health

What customers can expect as Rite Aid closes or sells all its drugstores

The company runs 1,245 stores in 15 states, according to its website. It has a heavy presence in New York, Pennsylvania and California, which alone has 347 locations.

1 year ago

A student participates in a reading and writing lesson at a Head Start program in Florida
Education

Head Start escapes elimination in 2026 proposed budget from Trump administration

In 2024, the U.S. Head Start budget was $12.2 billion. “We recognize that we have no certainty,” said the executive director of the Pennsylvania Head Start Association.

1 year ago

Listen 1:08
The aftermath of the plane crash
Community

A Philadelphia woman is the 8th person to die from the January crash of a medical plane

City officials say a 34-year-old died in a hospital April 27, months after her fiancé died after their vehicle was hit by debris. The other six victims were all in the plane.

1 year ago

Sally’s Iron Mustangs cheer on their teammates
Health

These Pennsylvania women take healthy aging to a new level as they compete in weightlifting in their 60s and 70s

Sally’s Iron Mustangs, based in Lancaster, is a group of women in their late 50s, 60s and 70s who train for weightlifting events and competitions.

1 year ago

Listen 3:49
Climate Justice Coalition
Urban Planning

PGW customers tell regulators to reject potential rate hike, plan better for climate impacts

Philadelphia Gas Works says inflation has caused it to seek a 13% rate hike. Environmentalists say customers shouldn’t have to pay for the utility’s lack of action on climate.

1 year ago

Listen 1:03
Leigh Goldenberg standing in the Wilma Theater
Arts & Entertainment

Philly theaters reel from sudden loss of NEA funding

Arts organizations in Philadelphia and elsewhere scramble to cope with an abrupt cancellation of promised federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

1 year ago

Listen 2:32
Rite Aid store
Money

Massive layoffs at Rite Aid’s Philly HQ after filing for bankruptcy

The Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy had more than 1,000 corporate workers at the Navy Yard until layoffs.

1 year ago

Listen 0:45
State Sen. Judy Ward appears with supports of Pa. legislation that would ban trans student athletes from participating on teams corresponding with their gender
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban transgender athletes in girls’ sports, but bill faces uphill battle

However, the Republican-penned bill that passed Tuesday is unlikely to get a vote in the state’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.

1 year ago

A utility meter
Money

Electric bills in N.J. are about to shoot higher. Lawmakers are scrambling to hold the line on costs

An Assembly committee has approved an eight-bill package focused on energy affordability. The problem is the PJM grid is not keeping pace with demand.

1 year ago

Listen 1:01
Michael DelBene and Mayor Cherelle Parker speak about July 4, 2025
Community

LL Cool J to headline Philly’s Fourth of July celebration

The Welcome America celebration is Philadelphia’s 16-day festival from Juneteenth until Independence Day.

1 year ago

Listen 0:54
The exterior of the church is seen
Courts & Law

Bishop says Diocese of Camden will no longer oppose investigation into abuse allegations

The Catholic church had been opposing the investigation into abuse for years, but will now allow it to move forward.

1 year ago

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