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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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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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Jack Smith speaks
Courts & Law

Justice Department says it plans to release only part of special counsel’s Trump report for now

The department plans to release Jack Smith’s findings on Trump’s efforts to undo 2020's election results but will keep under wraps findings on hoarding classified documents.

1 year ago

A firefighter dragging a fire hose in front of a house completely engulfed in flames
Weather

What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area fires

At least 25 people have been killed and thousands of structures have been destroyed in the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.

1 year ago

Shown in the Spanish language are
Courts & Law

Feds’ suit claims Pennsylvania city’s ‘at-large’ election system is biased against Hispanic voters

The U.S. Justice Department says Hazleton's method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts illegally dilutes the political power of its Hispanic voters.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Eagles QB Hurts returns to practice for the first time since he suffered a concussion

Hurts threw for 2,903 yards this season with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions.

1 year ago

Fluids are controlled in an operating room in a hospital.
Health

Pennsylvania program helps overturn 50% of health insurance denials in first year, new data shows

The state’s Independent External Review program launched in January 2024 and took 517 appeals in its inaugural year.

1 year ago

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Bald eagle
Science

New Jersey removes bald eagles from endangered species list as populations soar

The state was able to delist the species because their reproductive rate over multiple years reached sustainable levels.

1 year ago

Listen 1:12
Naim Scott sitting in the apartment with the propane heater running
Community

West Philly tenants say they’ve had no heat — and no answers — for months

Locust Towers apartment tenants say they don’t understand why they don’t have heat this winter and that their landlord is ignoring their complaints.

1 year ago

Listen 1:03
A gas-powered hot water heater
Politics & Policy

New federal clean energy rebates are in limbo for residents of Pa., Del., and N.J.

Federal funding is still pending for 21 states, as Biden’s term nears its end. The rebates can cover heat pumps, electric stoves and insulation.

1 year ago

Listen 1:18
the LOVE Park sign in the snow
PlanPhilly
Community

Warming centers open as safe places in Philly during cold snap

Roughly 20 sites across the city are open during the day, during the night or 24/7. City officials say everyone is welcome.

1 year ago

Offshore wind turbines are visible stretching into the distance with blue sky in the background.
Science

Delaware inks deal with US Wind worth $128 million

US Wind plans two offshore wind projects off the coast of Delmarva. The projects require running cables beneath Delaware waters, wetlands and state park land.

1 year ago

Listen 1:04
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
Community

The Philadelphia Eagles are in the playoffs. Here’s when, where and how to watch

With six Pro Bowlers, including star running back Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to bring Philly another Super Bowl ring.

1 year ago

Gov. Bethany Hall-Long gives her inauguration speech
Politics & Policy

Bethany Hall-Long makes history as Delaware’s second female governor in brief stint in job

Bethany Hall-Long is the fourth Delaware lieutenant governor to briefly take on the role after the sitting governor resigns early.

1 year ago

Listen 0:55
Joanna McClinton
Politics & Policy

Democrat elected speaker of tied Pennsylvania House after GOP candidate bows out

Speaker Joanna McClinton and Republican Floor Leader Jesse Topper tied 101 to 101 on Tuesday before Topper removed himself from consideration.

1 year ago

Larry Krasner speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Philly DA aims to divert more juvenile offenders out of the adult criminal justice system

The goal is to prevent young people from getting a criminal record and time in jail, giving them a better shot at reducing recidivism.

1 year ago

Listen 1:06
State Rep. Kevin Hensley
Politics & Policy

Rollover crash with injuries leads to DUI, vehicular assault charges against Delaware lawmaker

State police say the state representative’s blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit when he pulled out from a Valero station onto a highway.

1 year ago

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