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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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Health

‘Stretched thin’: Medicaid cuts threaten Delawareans’ access to health care in rural areas

Delaware has a plan to transform health care in the state’s rural areas, but is dealing with billions in federal funding cuts.

2 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Pa. will help determine control of the U.S. House in the 2026 election. Here’s what to know

There are four highly competitive U.S. House races in Pennsylvania, more than any other state. Democrats hope to flip them all.

2 weeks ago

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Community

What to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Philadelphia

Here’s how to safely capture an injured animal and where to take it for help.

2 weeks ago

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Money

U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee

The REAL ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have been allowed to clear security with extra screening. The fees will begin in February.

2 weeks ago

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Urban Planning

Philly’s Logan Square to get new sidewalks, ADA ramps ahead of busy 2026

The construction project will cause traffic delays around the iconic city spot.

2 weeks ago

Matt Kinservik, profesor de inglés de la Universidad de Delaware
Education

Un profesor de Delaware transforma la clase de escritura al enseñar a los estudiantes a usar IA mientras la tecnología transforma la fuerza laboral.

En la Universidad de Delaware, un profesor de escritura enseña a los estudiantes a utilizar la IA de manera responsable, explorando sus capacidades.

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Krasner asks City Council for more funding to keep his DA staff from becoming ambulance chasers

Philadelphia’s district attorney visited a city budget hearing to ask for more than $2 million to expand initiatives to deter “big-time criminals.”

2 weeks ago

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Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's pick
Politics & Policy

U.S. Appeals Court disqualifies Alina Habba as New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney

Habba became part of Trump’s legal team while he was out of office and has proven herself to be dedicated to the president’s agenda.

2 weeks ago

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Community

With 470 children in Delaware’s foster care system, teens wait the longest for homes and many age out without stability

Older kids face the steepest challenges in Delaware’s foster care system to find housing, jobs and transportation as they age out.

2 weeks ago

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a child plays a xylophone
Education

South Philly charter school opens musical sensory garden for kids to explore creativity and learning through sound

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School built a musical learning space for kids with autism and other students with a grant from String Theory Schools.

2 weeks ago

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Community

Winter wonderland at the shore: Here’s what to do in Cape May this holiday season

Cape May has become one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest winter destinations. Explore the town’s top holiday events.

2 weeks ago

Isaiah T. Martin, Empowered CDC’s president and CEO, stands next to a piece of artwork at the nonprofit's first community waste disposal site near Bartram's Garden.
Community

Community trash disposal sites are coming to Southwest Philadelphia

The trash disposal sites will be open 24/7 and accept residential waste.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:58
Matt Kinservik teaching students
Education

Delaware professor transforms writing class by teaching students to use AI as the technology reshapes the workforce

At the University of Delaware, a writing professor teaches students to use AI responsibly, exploring its capabilities and fact-checking tools.

2 weeks ago

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A PATCO train pulls into a station
Urban Planning

PATCO makes minor changes to its weekday night schedule

Overnight weekday service is still suspended. The changes affect departures between 6 and 11:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

2 weeks ago

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Courts & Law
6abc

Woman hospitalized following police-involved shooting in North Philadelphia

Police say a woman was holding a firearm to her head in the 900 block of Erie Avenue, and that she was shot by officers after pointing the firearm in their direction.

2 weeks ago

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