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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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Kamala Harris orders food at Philadelphia's Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
Politics & Policy

VP Kamala Harris makes stop at Philadelphia’s Famous 4th Street Deli

Workers say the presidential candidate ordered a pastrami sandwich and potato pancakes at the corner deli that serves traditional Jewish food.

1 year ago

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Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia, Monday, March 29, 2021.
Weather

It’s been 25 days without rain in Philadelphia

Philadelphia County has seen just 25–50% of the normal precipitation for this time of year.

1 year ago

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Bell Avenue Elementary School building
Education

William Penn School District awarded $2.5M in state funding for building improvements

The money will go towards roof and ADA improvements at Bell Avenue Elementary and Penn Wood Middle Schools.

1 year ago

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Proposed 76ers arena rendering
Urban Planning

No more apartment tower in Sixers arena plans, but another could rise not far away

Councilmember Squilla, who controls the fate of the bill, says the original proposal was insulting to residents who couldn’t afford the rent.

1 year ago

Residents vote early
Politics & Policy

These are the 2 paths either Trump or Harris has to follow to become president

With seven states up for grabs, here are the likely scenarios that would put either candidate in the White House.

1 year ago

Scott Perry speaks, Janelle Stelson speaks, side by side photos
Politics & Policy

Pa. Rep. Scott Perry led a conservative House takeover. Now he’s in a tough race against a moderate Democrat

Perry is being challenged by Democrat Janelle Stelson, a former TV news anchor who is well-known in a House district that includes Harrisburg and its surrounding communities.

1 year ago

a sign for the Loysville Youth Development Center
Courts & Law

Lawsuits claim dozens of children were sexually abused inside Pennsylvania juvenile facilities

A law firm said Wednesday it filed claims on behalf of more than 60 people. More than 200 people have launched such cases since May.

1 year ago

Panel discussion
Politics & Policy

Sen. Casey, state and county officials discuss Black maternal health at Philly campaign stop

Casey joined Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby and Pa. state Reps. Morgan Cephas and Gina Curry to discuss the cause behind the spike in Black Maternal mortality.

1 year ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Pension raises for some retired Pennsylvania teachers and state workers move ahead in Legislature

The proposal applies to municipal police officers and firefighters who have been retired for at least five years, as well as some retired teachers and state employees.

1 year ago

Centre County Commissioner Mark Higgins
Politics & Policy

Higher education, fresh optimism, more Democratic: Takeaways from a key county in Pennsylvania

Centre County is attracting more people with college degrees, and small towns in the area are going from red to purple and purple to blue.

1 year ago

Penn State students
Politics & Policy

In Pennsylvania, an influx of college graduates could push a key county toward Harris

All over the country, people with more education are leaning more Democratic, a shift that's reshaping American politics.

1 year ago

A copper water supply line and a lead pipe in the dirt
Urban Planning

Wilmington asks for residents’ help identifying lead pipes

Last week, Wilmington released an inventory of lead pipes across the city. But the city has yet to determine the content of about 25% of its service lines.

1 year ago

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Man tends to marijuana plants
Community

‘It just baffles me.’ Possible sites for Delaware marijuana stores are dwindling amid bans, restrictions

Advocates say Sussex County’s law amounts to a “total ban” on retail stores. Many towns enacted outright bans. Wilmington is considering strict limits.

1 year ago

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Rowan University
Arts & Entertainment

After the UArts collapse, Pig Iron Theatre finds a new home at Rowan University

The Pig Iron School for devised theater will remain in Philadelphia while becoming part of New Jersey’s Rowan University.

1 year ago

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Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
Education

‘Not going to wait’: Advocates question whether Delaware is acting fast enough to fix its failing education funding system

Commission members are already saying they may need more time. The earliest the recommendations could be included in the state budget is fiscal year 2027.

1 year ago

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