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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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Politics & Policy

Temperature check: 2023 Mercer County executive race could come down to which popular Democrat should lead

Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes could be challenged for re-election by his friend, former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer.

3 years ago

Milton Street speaks during a mayoral debate
Politics & Policy

Former Pa. state Sen. Milton Street dies at 83

Street went from hot dog vendor to activist and eventually state senator. He’s being remembered as a trailblazer in Philly politics.

3 years ago

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Money

Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation

Cyber Monday is expected to remain the year’s biggest online shopping day and rake in up to $11.6 billion in sales.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

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Community

‘Who am I in this situation?’: ‘Stop the Bleed’ trauma first aid class targets gunshot injuries

“Stop The Bleed” teaches emergency responsiveness, and many Philadelphians are training to combat gunshot wounds.

3 years ago

Listen 1:10
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Health

People of color face discrimination in diagnosis and treatment of migraines, advocates say

Patient advocates are trying to address the disparities people of color face while trying to get a migraine diagnosis or treatment.

3 years ago

Listen 4:25
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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Nicetown’s Zion Annex has sat neglected since 2014. An $11 million renovation aims to bring it back to life

Restoring the 111-year-old, stone masonry and stained-glass Annex will bring several new educational, health, arts, technology, and employment opportunities.

3 years ago

Michelle Kichline.
Politics & Policy

Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline will not seek re-election in 2023

Chester County’s lone Republican commissioner, Michelle Kichline, will not be seeking a third term in office, citing a belief in term limits.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s Christmas Village looks to get visitors in the holiday spirit this December

Over 100 vendors will participate in the open-air market that stretches from LOVE Park and City Hall to Broad Street, open daily through Christmas Eve.

3 years ago

An Iran team supporter cries as she holds a shirt that reads ''Mahsa Amini'' prior to the start of the World Cup group B soccer match between Wales and Iran, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Politics & Policy

U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup

The federation described the move as a show of support for protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday.

3 years ago

Leaves crunch underfoot at the Morris Arboretum.
PlanPhilly
Science

Don’t bother bagging your fallen leaves. Your yard (and insects) will thank you

Fallen leaves make great natural fertilizer and offer a place for insects to spend the winter.

3 years ago

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Health

New online dashboard tracks racial and economic disparities in Delaware

Similar to the state’s COVID-19 tracker, the Equity Counts Data Center will track racial disparities in areas including health, education, and criminal justice.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

With PennDOT studying transit options for Roosevelt Boulevard, a subway is back on the table

PennDOT has committed to studying transit options on Roosevelt Blvd. This means that Philly is one step closer to a new subway line, writes doctoral student Jay Arzu.

3 years ago

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Community

‘A kept gem’: Small Business Saturday lifts up Germantown culture, despite looming economic downturn

Germantown shop owners are encouraging people to buy local on Small Business Saturday — and throughout the holiday season — despite the strain of inflation costs.

3 years ago

Listen 1:51
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Community

Center City business district promotes unique and boutique holiday shopping experience

Philly businesses in Center City encourage holiday shoppers to visit shops downtown — the majority of which are locally-owned — this season.

3 years ago

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