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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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The troll sculpture Rosa Sunfinger tends to plants growing in a small car.
Arts & Entertainment

The trolls at Philly Zoo have a message: Save nature and you’ll save yourself

A set of troll sculptures made from reclaimed wood by Thomas Dambo presses visitors to think about the environment.

1 year ago

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Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn speaks at a podium
Courts & Law

‘Acting with clear mind’: Bucks County man accused of beheading father purchased a gun just the day before

According to authorities, Justin Mohn surrendered his medical marijuana card to become a gun owner, showing that he was “aware of his actions and proud of his consequences.”

1 year ago

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Many dogs sitting on top of each other
Community
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76 small dogs and other animals rescued from mobile home in Felton, Delaware

Officers arrived at the home to find 66 small breed dogs, nine cats and a bird living in "inhumane" conditions.

1 year ago

Small plane crash
Community
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Longtime school board member killed in West Caln Township, Pa. plane crash

The small plane, a twin-engine Gulfstream American GA-7, crashed in an area between a home and some trees in the 500 block of Old Wilmington Road in West Caln Township.

1 year ago

Mayor Patrick Rosenello stands next to a destroyed section of sand dune in North Wildwood
Politics & Policy

New Jersey denies bulkhead for North Wildwood beach with wrecked sand dunes

On several occasions, North Wildwood carried out emergency repairs, including construction of an earlier bulkhead without approval from the state. 

1 year ago

Philadelphia Flyers' goaltender Carter Hart in action during an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Carter Hart among 5 players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team charged with sexual assault, court docs show

All five players involved have taken leave from their current clubs.

1 year ago

Groundhog Club co-handler Al Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil
Weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities

A federal agency examined Punxsutawney Phil's record last year and put his accuracy rate at about 40%.

1 year ago

An Atlantic white cedar as seen from below
Science

A rare find: Largest Atlantic white cedar tree found in Delaware

The discovery of the state's largest Atlantic white cedar tree reveals its rarity. Cedars were heavily logged over the centuries.

1 year ago

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People hold protest signs read NO LNG and more.
Community

Chester LNG project promises return, despite Biden’s pause and other hurdles

The Penn America Energy CEO is still bullish on building an LNG facility in Chester. He plans to meet public opposition with public engagement.

1 year ago

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) falls over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21)
Arts & Entertainment

76ers center Joel Embiid to miss more games because of injured meniscus in left knee

Embiid was already set to sit out Thursday night at Utah and will now also miss a game Saturday against Brooklyn.

1 year ago

Tires strewn along the beach
Community

More than 100 tires have washed ashore Delaware beaches since December

Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is investigating whether washed ashore tires came from decades-old artificial reefs.

1 year ago

Juanita Clark speaks to a group of protesters
Community

‘I’m still freezing’: Oak Lake Court tenants demand SBG Management fix their apartments within 9 days

Over 40 people rallied outside a West Oak Lane apartment complex after multiple tenants complained that their heaters didn’t work, and management refused to fix them.

1 year ago

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A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Education

Temple to help make tuition free for Philly students from families with low income

Admitted first-year, full-time Temple students residing in Philadelphia with a family-adjusted gross income at or below $65,000 are eligible.

1 year ago

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The 28th annual African American Children's Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia was held pre-pandemic on Feb. 8, 2020
Arts & Entertainment

An ‘imperative’ event, the African American Children’s Book Fair is back Feb. 3 with renowned Black authors and more

Founder Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati said the book fair is a testament to what the Philadelphia community needs and wants.

1 year ago

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Sign for Crozer Health
Health

Prospect Medical Holdings agrees to sell Crozer Health to a nonprofit

As part of the approved 270-day window to sell, Prospect has agreed to only engage nonprofit entities as buyers.

1 year ago

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