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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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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

Listen 1:13
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

Listen 0:59
Rowhouses are seen in Philly
PlanPhilly
Science

PGW gets federal money to replace aging gas mains in Philly

The money will help the utility improve the safety of its distribution lines and reduce climate-warming emissions.

1 year ago

Listen 1:11
Floss Stingel
Community
6abc

‘Watch the tram car please’: Woman behind iconic voice suing for compensation

The defendants have 30 days to respond to the suit.

1 year ago

a person holds a shovel in the sun
Weather

Here’s what you need to know about New Jersey’s current drought status

The Garden State has been dry since “a lot of rain” fell in August. Officials are asking people to conserve water voluntarily.

1 year ago

Judge's gavel on wooden table with law books. (bigstockphoto.com)
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia man charged with threatening a political representative recruiting poll watchers

Officials say 62-year-old John Pollard threatened to kill a member of a state political party trying to recruit poll watchers.

1 year ago

Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump invokes racist tropes, calling Harris ‘lazy as hell’ and ‘slow’

Racial dog whistles and overtly racist rhetoric have been fixtures of Trump's public life.

1 year ago

Councilmember Mark Squilla sits at a desk in council chambers.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Squilla pushing for a special services district to surround Sixers arena

The request comes as City Council prepares to consider the approvals the team needs to build the $1.55 billion facility.

1 year ago

Listen 0:58
Nils Lofgren and Bruce Springsteen perfrom
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Bruce Springsteen to headline concert in Philadelphia with Barack Obama in support of Kamala Harris

Springsteen will kick off the concert series in Atlanta with Kamala Harris and Barack Obama on October 24.

1 year ago

Worker processes mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day

With its 19 electoral votes, the commonwealth is the largest prize among the battleground states and an important piece of both campaigns’ path to victory.

1 year ago

Pennsylvania mail-in ballot
Politics & Policy

What happens if a ballot in Pennsylvania is damaged?

Pennsylvania election officials say that voters have returned ballots that were ripped, had coffee spilled on them, or even burned.

1 year ago

Radio host Victor Martinez
Politics & Policy

In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump

In a stretch of what once was Pennsylvania steel country, Democrats and Republicans are looking to test their strength with Latino voters.

1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University on Oct. 3 in Saginaw, Mich.
Politics & Policy

Trump has made more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies

NPR's investigation found that Trump has repeatedly threatened to investigate, prosecute, jail or otherwise punish his political opponents, rivals and even private citizens.

1 year ago

Portal in LOVE Park
Community
6abc

LOVE Park ‘portal’ connects Philadelphia to several international cities

The portal was activated on Tuesday, enabling Philadelphians to connect with people around the world.

1 year ago

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