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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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Dr. Jamile Tellez Lieberman (left) chats with
Health

How can we provide better health care to Latino communities? Here are a few insights from WHYY News’ event at Esperanza

For many Latino residents, the medical system remains riddled with barriers that alienate and exacerbate public health challenges.

2 years ago

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Education

Penn grad workers say ‘we’re part of a national movement’ after union win

Graduate student workers voted overwhelmingly to form a union at the University of Pennsylvania, but their first contract could take years.

2 years ago

Rachel Lozano poses for a photo
Community

‘No room for emergencies’: A Bucks County program helps people who earn too much for assistance but lack emergency savings

The United Way of Bucks County launched LIFT to help residents who are employed yet financially vulnerable.

2 years ago

Listen 1:38
Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate approves GOP’s $3B tax-cutting plan over Democrats’ objections

Republicans said the cuts would be the largest in the state’s history. Democrats warn that the Senate GOP’s tax bill won't pass in the Democratic-controlled House.

2 years ago

Poll workers
Politics & Policy

Primary day poll workers in Philly got paid early this year

Using electronic poll book data, the city has been able to cut about a month off the time that it takes to pay Election Day workers.

2 years ago

Street shot of Kensington
Community

Pottstown officials demand answers after rumors spread over Philadelphia homeless encampments

Philadelphia is planning to shut down areas around Kensington and Allegheny avenues on Wednesday.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
Dave McCormick at Penn's encampment
Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate race among many roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza

Democrats are treading cautiously over an internal divide about the campus demonstrations. Republicans, including David McCormick, are playing up their rivals’ disagreements.

2 years ago

Architectural rendering of 76 Place
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A ‘significant opportunity’: Philly NAACP backs Sixers’ arena proposal for Center City

Tuesday’s announcement featured cheerleaders, a drill team and the franchise’s mascot.

2 years ago

Information booklet for REAL ID
Community
6abc

Deadline for Pennsylvanians to get REAL ID is 1 year away. Here’s what you need to know

People will need a REAL ID to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building that requires identification.

2 years ago

activists hold signs at FDR Park
Community

More large trees cut down at South Philly’s FDR Park

Forty-eight “heritage” trees have been cut down in the park’s former golf course to make way for athletic fields and courts.

2 years ago

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long speaks
Health

Delaware reports spike in opioid overdoses after data indicated downward trend

Drug cocktails are causing users to have difficulty breathing and hallucinations, officials say.

2 years ago

Daryl Morey
Arts & Entertainment

Sixers GM looks ahead to ‘big offseason,’ says team wants to add pieces around Embiid and Maxey

“I owe it to the fans, to ownership, to everybody to get this team in a place where we're competing for championships,” Daryl Morey said.

2 years ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Community

Delaware’s 14,000 immigrants eligible for naturalization face complex path to citizenship

Of the state’s 100,000 immigrants, only 14,000 are eligible for naturalization. Here’s a look at some of the complex legal hurdles.

2 years ago

Listen 1:27
Taylor McFarland
Science

One natural gas transport plan killed in New Jersey as another forges ahead

A pipeline that would move natural gas through the state and to N.Y. has been killed. But another plan to transport liquefied gas from Pa. by tanker truck is moving forward.

2 years ago

Job recruiters speaking with students
Education

Job recruiters are seeking out Philly’s graduating high school seniors

Students from Mastery Charter Schools met with recruiters from 25 organizations to learn more about the opportunities available after graduating.

2 years ago

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