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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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A puppy from the Brandywine Valley SPCA is seen in a file photo.
Community

Dog flu outbreak halts out-of-state transports at Delaware animal shelters

The suspension of out-of-state transports comes at a time when many Delaware Valley animal shelters are grappling with overcrowding.

2 years ago

Trump giving his acceptance speech at the RNC
Politics & Policy

Trump’s nomination, Biden’s path forward and Pa. musings: Where things stand in the presidential race

“Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn and WHYY News politics reporter Carmen Russell-Sluchansky look back on the RNC, and where the Biden-Trump race goes from here.

2 years ago

Listen 6:51
President Joe Biden speaks at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas, July 16, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he’ll return to campaign next week

Obama has expressed concerns to allies and Pelosi has privately told Biden the party could lose the ability to seize control of the House if he doesn't step aside.

2 years ago

A traveler moves through the Philadelphia International Airport
Community

How is the Philly area impacted by the global IT outage? Here’s what to know

Millions of people worldwide are impacted by an IT outage that has affected airlines, banks and hospitals. Here’s what we know so far.

2 years ago

Balloons drop as the final day of the Republican National Convention ends.
Politics & Policy

The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know

With Trump's speech Thursday night, Republicans capped off a four-day celebration in Milwaukee that established the future of the party as completely in the MAGA mold.

2 years ago

Travelers walk to their gates at the Philadelphia International Airport
Community

Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world

The issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, Visa, ADT security, Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta.

2 years ago

mini sculpture of William Penn on display
Arts & Entertainment

‘Philadelphia Revealed’ exhibit uncovers the city’s history in things that survived

The city’s historic Atwater Kent collection returns to public view for the first time since being transferred to Drexel University.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
Russell Smith's painting shows four people and a house on a hill near the Hudson River
Arts & Entertainment

J.D. Vance brought Appalachia into the national discourse. PAFA was already there

“Layers of Liberty” launched well before J.D. Vance became the Republican vice presidential candidate, but the exhibit still meets the moment.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
Traffic going eastbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike proceeds through the electronic toll booths
PlanPhilly
Community

Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of new scam soliciting fraudulent fees

Scammers targeting the Philadelphia region are claiming to be the “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and are looking for money.

2 years ago

An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Health

‘A system of disjointed pieces’: Philly addiction medicine experts call for reforms in substance use treatment

Addiction medicine providers told members of Philadelphia City Council that addiction treatment options have not caught up to the complex needs of today.

2 years ago

Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija speaks in support of the Biden-Harris campaign as Montco Commissioner Jamila Winder and Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell look on
Politics & Policy

‘The contrast could not be more clear’: Suburban Philly Democrats respond to RNC speeches, affirm support for Biden

Biden won Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in the 2020 elections over former President Donald Trump.

2 years ago

polling place
Politics & Policy

Republican challengers in New Jersey still face uphill congressional campaigns

Despite soaring party unity, Republicans challenging Democratic incumbents will still be hampered due to polarization and the voter registration edge.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Health

Prospect has a potential buyer for Crozer Health — but it’s asking Pa. for up to $500 million to close the deal

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office said it “will not entertain any requests for a taxpayer bailout of a for-profit company.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
Biden speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan

The court granted a motion for an administrative stay filed by a group of Republican-led states seeking to invalidate Biden's entire student loan forgiveness program.

2 years ago

Bull riders at a rodeo
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit

The provision was quietly included in a budget-enabling code bill and appears to target Pittsburgh.

2 years ago

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