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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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Steven Gretsky posing for a photo while in uniform
Courts & Law

Former Chester police commissioner faces traffic charges following collision

Pennsylvania State Police allege Steven Gretsky, who retired Tuesday, left the scene without providing his information or insurance. There were no injuries.

1 year ago

Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Politics & Policy

All the executive orders Trump signed after 1 week in office

President Trump signed a slew of orders during his first week in office, impacting policy on immigration, the environment, federal diversity programs and more.

1 year ago

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid
Community

Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni have this in common: Eagles fans wanted them fired

Andy Reid found his greatest success after Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie fired him following a 4-12 season. It was one of the most amicable separations ever seen in pro sports.

1 year ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis

Donald Trump's effort to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants is the most provocative of his many attempts to expand his power in the first days of his presidency.

1 year ago

Former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J.
Courts & Law

Bob Menendez, New Jersey’s disgraced former U.S. senator, sentenced to 11 years in prison after corruption conviction

Menendez told the judge “I have lost everything” before he was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.

1 year ago

a sign reads FEMA - STATE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Trump wants to ‘overhaul’ FEMA. What to know about the agency’s role in the Philly region

The president issued an executive order Friday launching a year-long review of the agency’s recent disaster responses.

1 year ago

Listen 1:26
Three ICE agents outside a building
Education

‘They’re scared’: Immigrant students in Delaware fear losing their safe haven at school amid new Trump-era crackdown

Some First State districts have adopted protections for undocumented students, but advocates want state-level action to protect all students.

1 year ago

Listen 2:44
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington
Education

Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board

Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. reaffirms the 2021 sanctuary schools policy, emphasizing safe spaces for all students amid renewed immigration raids.

1 year ago

Protesters hold a cross and signs reading ALL ARE WELCOME and IMMIGRANTS DESERVE DIGNITY
Community

Advocates react to reported ICE operation in North Philly: ‘They cannot come and persecute our families’

Protesters gathered outside Philly’s ICE field office after advocates reported the operation.

1 year ago

Listen 1:25
Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Politics & Policy

Head Start and other services for low-income families hit glitches as Trump freezes federal money

Early childhood education centers and states discovered Tuesday they could no longer access money they rely on to provide care for some of the nation’s neediest families.

1 year ago

George Norcross smiles
Health

Officials celebrate Cooper expansion groundbreaking, Camden and Norcross

The groundbreaking ceremony was a celebration of a $3 billion hospital expansion, Camden’s successes and power broker George Norcross.

1 year ago

Listen 1:17
an ICE agent wears a vest reading POLICE ICE
Community

N.J. immigrant support groups are scrambling to help the growing number of immigrants picked up in ICE quota raids

Efforts are being ramped up to help New Jersey immigrants taken into custody by ICE. Many do not know they have constitutional rights.

1 year ago

Listen 1:26
Steven Gretzky speaks behind a podium
Courts & Law

Chester police commissioner retires as state troopers investigate car crash

Steven Gretsky was driving a police car Monday in the city of Chester when he struck an unattended delivery vehicle. There were no injuries.

1 year ago

Jalen Hurts hands the ball to Saquon Barkley while Lane Johnson looks on
Community

The Eagles are set to battle the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. Here’s what you need to know

Here’s what to know about the historic matchup, from how to watch, who's performing at halftime and beyond.

1 year ago

Amna Alsultan
Community
6abc

Palestinian woman who fled to Philadelphia reacts to Gaza return

Amna Alsultan says her family members are happy to return to Gaza, but they're not returning to much.

1 year ago

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