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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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Eva Stebel, water researcher, pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response
Politics & Policy

EPA proposes first limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for public drinking water

While states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey have already set PFAS limits for public water systems, the EPA proposal is more restrictive and would apply nationwide.

2 years ago

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Mayoral candidates on stage
Politics & Policy

Land use, infrastructure, and a Roosevelt Boulevard subway: Candidates talk development at Philly mayoral forum

All six candidates participating in the BUILD Philly forum backed a plan for a subway along Roosevelt Boulevard if the money were available.

2 years ago

Ukrainian Emergency Service rescuers work on a building damaged by shelling in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, Ukraine
Politics & Policy

U.S.: Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea

U.S. European Command said that two Russian Su-27 fighter jets “conducted an unsafe and unprofessional intercept” of a U.S. MQ-9 drone operating within international airspace.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden meets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Naval Base Point Loma
Politics & Policy

Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks

The order also seeks to promote more secure firearms storage and ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies get the most from last summer's bipartisan gun control law.

2 years ago

Pat Schroeder speaks to a reporter during an interview at the Los Angeles Convention Center
Politics & Policy

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women’s rights, dies

Schroeder was the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado, and she went on to serve 12 terms.

2 years ago

Pa. capitol building at night
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Secrecy is too often the norm in Pennsylvania state and local governments

Some government officials find every reason to delay or deny access to public records, then use taxpayer dollars to fight the public in court. Spotlight PA is fighting back.

2 years ago

A Silicon Valley Bank sign is shown in San Francisco
Courts & Law

Class action suit filed against Silicon Valley Bank parent

The lawsuit is looking for unspecified damages to be awarded to those who invested in SVB Financial Group between June 16, 2021 and March 10, 2023.

2 years ago

A minivan is seen after a driver crashed into the front of Philadelphia police headquarters
Community
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Man drives minivan into front of Philadelphia police headquarters on Broad Street

The crash happened just before 5 a.m. at the building's entrance.

2 years ago

The north facade of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

65% of Philadelphians think the city is ‘on the wrong track,’ Lenfest survey finds

Research focused on the issues thought to be at the forefront of voters’ minds as Philadelphia prepares to elect new city leaders.

2 years ago

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Halsey performs at Sweetlife Festival
Arts & Entertainment

‘North to Shore’: Music and arts festival coming to Newark, Asbury Park, and Atlantic City this summer

Headlining music and comedy acts include Halsey, Santana, Stephen Colbert, Bill Burr, and Demi Lovato.

2 years ago

Crozer-Chester Medical Center is one of the Crozer Health's four hospitals
Health

Unpaid bills: Prospect, Crozer Health struggling to pay vendors for vital hospital services

Prospect’s inability to pay its bills has previously caused delays in vital supplies and the loss of a police officer, who was permanently stationed outside a medical center.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden waves before boarding Air Force One
Politics & Policy

Biden OKs Alaska oil project, draws ire of environmentalists

Activists say allowing oil company ConocoPhillips to move forward with the Willow drilling plan breaks Biden’s campaign promise to stop new oil drilling on public lands.

2 years ago

Fifty artifacts stolen from museums and historical sites 50 years ago were returned to their owners during a repatriation ceremony at the Museum of the American Revolution
Arts & Entertainment

16 history museums get their stolen guns back

Law enforcement spent 14 years hunting for 36 historic guns stolen 50 years ago — they turned up in Newark, Delaware.

2 years ago

Temple University campus at North Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue
Education

Temple graduate students ratify new pact, end 6-week strike

The Temple University Graduate Students Association says Monday evening that the vote was 344 to 8 in favor of ratification.

2 years ago

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the chamber
Politics & Policy

McConnell released from hospital, headed to inpatient rehab

McConnell’s office says his doctors discovered over the weekend that he had also suffered a “minor rib fracture” after he tripped and fell.

2 years ago

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