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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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People relaxing on the beach.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey voters may soon decide whether they have a right to a clean environment

The ballot question for the November general election would ask, “Do you approve amending the Constitution to grant every person the right to a clean and healthy environment?”

2 years ago

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks into a microphone
Courts & Law

Fulton County DA Fani Willis must step aside or remove special prosecutor in Trump case, judge says

Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade testified at a hearing last month that they had engaged in a romantic relationship.

2 years ago

Track athlete Dallas Parker and teammates
Community

A state-of-the-art indoor sports arena could be coming to Delaware

The state lacks a dedicated indoor track venue for championships, creating barriers for student-athletes and missed opportunities.

2 years ago

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Paul Eaton, chair of fine arts at Girard College, plays the organ in the college chapel.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Organ Festival uses sacred pipes to make secular music

A week-long music festival on eight church pipe organs around the city brings thunder down from the heavens.

2 years ago

Listen 1:29
Shown in the Spanish language are
Politics & Policy

What to know ahead of Delaware’s 2024 state primary election

Delaware’s state primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 10. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

2 years ago

One person applying a tourniquet to another's arm
Community

As a precaution, New Jersey officials are handing out thousands of bleeding control kits to houses of worship

They encourage all worshipers to understand how to stop the bleeding if someone is shot or stabbed.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
This image, contained in the indictment against former President Donald Trump, shows boxes of records stored in a bathroom and shower in the Lake Room at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether to dismiss the classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump. His lawyers say the former president was entitled under the Presidential Records Act to keep the sensitive documents with him when he left the White House and headed to Florida.
Courts & Law

Judge rejects bid by Donald Trump to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds

District Judge Cannon said that though the Trump team had raised “various arguments warranting serious consideration,” a dismissal of charges was not merited.

2 years ago

Collin O'Mara poses for a photo
Politics & Policy

Newest candidate shakes up Delaware’s Democratic primary race for governor

The former state environmental protection chief has never run for office. He’ll face two prominent politicians also vying to replace Gov. Carney.

2 years ago

Listen 1:26
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) warms up before playing against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Community

NFL is reviewing whether Eagles violated tampering policies in Saquon Barkley deal

Penn State coach James Franklin told a reporter that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman spoke to Barkley during the legal tampering window.

2 years ago

Miriam Palomino, right, receives the COVID-19 vaccine in Paterson
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy says task force will be formed to implement recommendations from COVID response review

The $9 million report has 33 recommendations that Gov. Phil Murphy says will be worked on through the end of his term.

2 years ago

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File photo: Former President Donald Trump leaves Manhattan criminal court, Feb. 15, 2024, in New York.
Courts & Law

Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying start of Donald Trump’s March 25 hush-money trial

Trump’s lawyers are seeking an 90-day delay or the dismissal of charges against Trump, alleging violations of what’s known as the discovery process.

2 years ago

Brian Dawkins speaking on stage
Education

Former Eagle Brian Dawkins wants Philly students to speak openly about mental health

In the wake of a mass shooting that left eight teens injured, Dawkins spoke to Philly students about the importance of dealing with trauma.

2 years ago

Listen 1:56
File photo: Former Pittsburgh Penguins player Jaromir Jagr stands at center ice and waves to fans after skating during warm ups after having a banner with his retired uniform number raised to the rafters of PPG Paints arena before an NHL hockey game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024.
Community

Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads stolen en route to Pittsburgh. Giveaway postponed

The team says it is “shocked” by the theft and is working with state and federal authorities in hopes of recovering the items.

2 years ago

A freshly decorated Key Lime pie rests on a counter in a busy bakery kitchen at Michele's Pies, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Norwalk, Conn.
Education

What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday, making the pie eaten at Pi Day gatherings all the sweeter.

2 years ago

Pa. Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania is flush with surplus cash, but it still faces a looming budget problem

Pennsylvania persistently spends more than it makes in revenue, but lawmakers have struggled for years to agree on lasting solutions.

2 years ago

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