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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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Boxes of tampons on a shelf in a store
Health

Montgomery County now offers free period products in all county buildings

Pads and tampons will be available in all bathrooms in county buildings, including courthouses, health and human services buildings, parks and historic sites.

1 year ago

Listen 1:03
the former Paley Library under construction
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Temple’s former Paley Library building is getting a major makeover

The adaptive reuse project is breathing new life into the mid-century brutalist building.

1 year ago

protesters hold signs in the street. The biggest reads not another bomb
Community

‘She can earn our support’: Philly pro-Palestine activists urge Harris to support Israel arms embargo

The march from Philadelphia City Hall to the Pennsylvania Convention Center came a day ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

1 year ago

Listen 1:27
Middle Thorofare Bridge
Urban Planning
6abc

Middle Thorofare Bridge in Wildwood Crest closed due to motor failure

Mayor Don Cabrera posted on Facebook that there is a motor failure on the Cape May County bridge, and that it cannot be repaired.

1 year ago

Beach house debris on the beach
Weather

Tropical Storm Ernesto sends powerful swells, rip currents to East Coast

Flash flood watches and advisories were in effect for areas of the Delaware Valley. At Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey on Saturday, a fisherman washed off the north jetty.

1 year ago

The outside of the United Center
Politics & Policy

How to watch this year’s Democratic National Convention

The gathering runs Monday–Thursday at the United Center in Chicago. Broadcast outlets will air prime-time speeches, and the DNC will stream on YouTube and other platforms.

1 year ago

Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at Pa. rally

In northeastern Pennsylvania on Saturday, Trump discussed economic policy and delivered insults and impressions of President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris speaks
Politics & Policy

Harris and Walz to campaign by bus in Pa. before the DNC in Chicago

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will campaign by bus in southwestern Pennsylvania before they arrive in Chicago for their party's political convention.

1 year ago

the outside of Wilmington Public Library
Community

Delaware’s first lady kicks off reading tour promoting literacy with new children’s book, ‘Books for Blue’

Tracey Quillen Carney kicked off her reading tour in Wilmington as part of an ongoing effort to inspire Delaware kids to embrace the importance of libraries.

1 year ago

Listen 1:29
A road sign for Interstate 476
Community

PennDOT unveils plan to widen the Blue Route to ease I-476 congestion

The expansion will start with high-tech equipment to sense backups, with future work to utilize the median when traffic backs up.

1 year ago

N.J. Capitol building
Money

New Jersey has launched its ANCHOR property tax relief program. Here’s what to know to get your money

Some Garden State residents will need to take specific action in order to get a direct deposit or check, but many others won’t.

1 year ago

Several people advocating against gun violence pose for a photo at WHYY's Bridging Blocks event August 17.
Community

Gun violence prevention advocates, community members gather for Bridging Blocks event

Advocates said gun violence prevention needs to be a “priority” for elected officials and leaders.

1 year ago

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

New Jersey man sentenced to 7 years in arson, antisemitic graffiti cases

A New Jersey man has been sentenced to seven years in connection with an arson and antisemitic graffiti last year, authorities said.

1 year ago

Two women with PSR Galleria Rosetta pose at their stall at the Wells Fargo Center
Community

Philly’s Black Business Expo retailers offer regional economy ‘vibe check.’ They are struggling.

Philadelphia-area small businesses say customer demand is lower this year, but there was no shortage of optimism at the Black Business Expo.

1 year ago

Listen 1:14
Seaford City Hall building
Politics & Policy

Southern Delaware town’s 11 p.m. teen curfew draws mixed reviews

Seaford’s curfew for teens between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. is an attempt to enhance public safety in the southern Delaware town.

1 year ago

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