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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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Residents are in the audience for the town hall meeting.
Community

Sunoco pipeline leak cleanup in Upper Makefield is ‘moving too slowly,’ residents say

Bucks County residents are raising concerns over noise and safety, as well as impacts on the water supply, as Sunoco works to clean up leaked jet fuel.

6 days ago

Listen 1:06
Tameka Flowers
Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison

Anxiety and hope as women lifers await legislative action on 2nd degree murder

Women convicted of felony murder are awaiting answers after the state supreme court ruled their mandatory sentences unconstitutional.

6 days ago

Patti LaBelle sings into a microphone onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Blobfest, Patti Labelle, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Franklin Bridge’s Birthday Party and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 9 - July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Delaware, Blobfest in the Philly burbs and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

6 days ago

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Caesar Rodney's statue is now in Washington, D.C.'s Freedom Plaza
Politics & Policy

‘Directly enslaving at least 26 people’: New report details Caesar Rodney’s slaveholding amid debate over statue’s fate

Wilmington took down the bronze memorial to the long-revered signer of the Declaration of Independence during racial unrest in 2020.

6 days ago

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Side of Centennial School District Mobile Lunch Bus
Education

Centennial School District launches summer lunch bus

Bensalem Township School District’s summer lunch program inspired Centennial’s initiative.

6 days ago

Close-up of African American female doctor measuring blood pressure of senior African American man at home
Health

Pa. advocates fear Medicaid cuts, work requirements could impact those with serious illnesses, mental health issues

Changes to Medicaid under H.R. 1 include new work requirements and restrictions on who is eligible for the safety net insurance program.

7 days ago

Listen 1:14
Mikie Sherrill speaks
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs data center legislation that aims to protect ratepayers

Sherrill signed a package of legislation this week that aims to prevent data centers and utility companies from passing costs onto ratepayers.

7 days ago

Iquail Shaheed smiling and posing for a photo inside the studio.
Arts & Entertainment

A festival in Philly’s Mantua neighborhood traces Black America’s influence in 250 dance moves

The West Philly festival is turning the country’s 250th birthday into a celebration of Black movement.

7 days ago

Haverford Township is handing out yellow buckets
Community

Haverford Township debuts municipal-wide curbside composting program

The township in the Philadelphia suburbs has about 500 free composting buckets remaining as of Tuesday, but “they’re going fast,” officials said.

1 week ago

Listen 0:51
A large open green space in front of the college buildings.
Education

Rutgers New Brunswick and Temple are seeing a rise in international students despite Trump immigration policies

A combination of promotion and recruitment strategies has kept the international student population at universities stable.

1 week ago

Listen 1:04
The Delaware Legislative Hall is seen at the Delaware State Capitol building, in Dover, Del. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Politics & Policy

‘Irresponsible and dangerous’: Bond bill chair blasts Delaware governor’s veto of funding for Legislative Hall expansion

Gov. Matt Meyer said he cannot justify the expense when Delawareans are struggling to afford rising prices.

1 week ago

Listen 0:58
Fire fighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Community

Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR

The settlement would have allowed the company to restart its scrap metal shredder. Residents say they’re left wondering what happens next.

1 week ago

Listen 1:16
Mikie Sherrill and Jesse Flax discussing rescue equipment after the bad flooding.
Weather

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill tours flood damage in Camden after flash flooding caused by torrential downpours Monday

A new high-water rescue vehicle was pressed into service after more than 4 inches of rain fell within one hour.

1 week ago

Councilman James Spadola (left) switched parties. Council President Trippi Congo is at right.
Courts & Law

Delaware Chancery Court to rule on Wilmington City Council’s bid to oust member who switched political parties

Council President Trippi Congo argues Councilman James Spadola vacated his seat by switching parties, which Spadola denies.

1 week ago

Striking PECO workers picket outside the company headquarters
Community

PECO strike ends as union and utility announce deal

IBEW Local 614 is celebrating a deal that offers pensions to recent hires and boosts health care coverage. Union members will now vote on whether to ratify the contract.

1 week ago

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