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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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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia City Council just approved Mayor Parker’s signature housing proposal. Here’s what you need to know

The $2 billion plan — the Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative — is rooted in creating and preserving 30,000 units of housing, and is backed by a massive bond.

6 days ago

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Protesters gather in Philadelphia for a “No Kings” 50501 rally against the Trump administration
Community

‘No Kings’ protests: What to know about the rallies over Trump’s immigration crackdown across the U.S.

Nearly 400 Los Angeles protesters have been detained or arrested since last Saturday, police say. “No Kings” rallies critical of Trump are planned nationwide this Saturday.

6 days ago

Rose De La Luz speaks
Community

Norristown residents whose family members have been detained by ICE speak out

Advocates are pushing for county commissioners to pass a welcoming act to better protect immigrant residents.

6 days ago

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Ringo Starr holds up the peace sign
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Chester County Balloon Festival, Ringo Starr and Father’s Day fun in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 12 - June 15: David Foster and Chris Botti in Del., Culture Fest in Philly and Downtown Camden Art Crawl in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

6 days ago

Listen 5:58
Philadelphia skyline over the Delaware River
Weather

Philadelphia area expected to see a warmer and wetter summer than normal

Thursday is forecast to be Philly’s first day of the season that tops 90 degrees. It comes with a Code Orange air quality alert.

6 days ago

Jesse Ginefra with cans of the drink in his store
Community

Delaware bill would allow only liquor stores to sell non-alcoholic drinks with THC, marijuana’s intoxicating ingredient

The beverages that give users a buzz are also being sold in restaurants, bars, CBD stores, smoke shops and online. The budding cannabis industry wants in too.

6 days ago

Listen 2:01
Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin, center, speaks
Science

Pa. Republican congressmen applaud Trump administration plan to roll back Biden-era climate rules

Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers say it will boost the state’s economy. Environmental groups say it will worsen climate change and harm public health.

7 days ago

Listen 1:09
Chester Water Authority building
Courts & Law

Chester retirees sue receiver over Chester Water Authority sale process

The Official Committee of Retired Employees filed a legal complaint against the city of Chester’s receiver urging a bankruptcy judge to compel the receiver to change course.

7 days ago

Listen 1:04
A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates
Science

‘Delay as deadly as denial’: Delaware senators overturn Sussex County’s denial of zoning permit for offshore energy project

Sussex County Council denied a permit for a substation to US Wind for a renewable energy project last year.

7 days ago

Listen 1:05
New Jersey governor candidates Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor’s race

After emerging from competitive primaries, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli began the general election campaign Wednesday.

7 days ago

Headshot of Brian WIlson
Arts & Entertainment

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82

Wilson was one of rock’s great romantics, a tormented man who in his peak years embarked on an ever-steeper path to aural perfection, the one true sound.

7 days ago

Protesters call for an end to deportations outside the Federal Detention Center on Arch Street in Philadelphia on June 10, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Philly ICE protest: 15 arrested, several injured after altercation between police, protesters

One witness said a Philadelphia police officer hit a protester “wherever he could” despite the protester not offering any resistance.

7 days ago

Listen 2:07
WHYY's pop-up newsroom at Princeton Public Library. Madhu Bora and P. Kenneth Burns speak with an attendee
Community

WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Cherry Hill

Camden County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.

7 days ago

The PBS logo is on interior double glass doors leading into an office
Politics & Policy

What’s targeted in Trump’s request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress

Democrats call the cuts inhumane and say they'd rip life-saving support from hungry and sick people worldwide.

7 days ago

The entrance to a polling place on election day
Politics & Policy

Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm

This time, Trump's chosen candidate, Republican front-runner Jack Ciattarelli, easily won the nomination.

1 week ago

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