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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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Community
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Deadly house fire in Darby Township, Delaware County now being investigated as suspicious

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but officials said Monday the incident appears suspicious.

3 years ago

Los Angeles Dodgers' Trea Turner rounds first base after hitting a three-run home run during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Community

Trea Turner, Phillies reach $300M, 11-year deal: AP source

The Philadelphia Phillies have landed Trea Turner, agreeing to a $300 million, 11-year contract with the dynamic shortstop.

3 years ago

A silhouette of someone preparing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health
WESA

If you don’t want to give COVID-19 for Christmas, experts recommend the bivalent booster

Just under 14% of Pennsylvanians, age five or older, have gotten the shot, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 years ago

Rep. McClinton speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

In tussle for Pennsylvania House leadership, parties clash over math and precedent

With a temporary even split in the PA House, Republicans and Democrats both argue they have a claim to control.

3 years ago

Shown are Philadelphia police vehicles on a traffic stop
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Health

Understanding the mental health impact of stop and frisk and frequent police stops

Recent calls for stop and frisk policing as a solution to Philly’s gun violence crisis bring attention to the mental health implications of the practice.

3 years ago

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A SEPTA bus driver navigates through SEPTA’s Midvale bus depot
Urban Planning

A look into SEPTA’s new transit systems proposed for the Philadelphia suburbs

SEPTA wants to streamline bus services in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, and implement “microtransit” zones — an on-demand door-to-door transit service.

3 years ago

Gladys Knight arrives to attend the Kennedy Center honorees reception at the White House in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Arts & Entertainment

George Clooney, Gladys Knight among Kennedy Center honorees

Other honorees included groundbreaking composer and conductor Tania León, contemporary Christian singer Amy Grant, and the entire crew of U2.

3 years ago

Executive Director of Accion Colombia, Leity Rodriguez-Largo (second from right), alongside her colleagues and volunteers of Sal y Dulce. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

‘Es una celebración de regocijo’: Christmas festival celebrates 15th year of highlighting Latin American culture in Philadelphia

Accion Colombia celebrates the 15th year of their annual Christmas Festival, Sal y Dulce, uniting all Latin American cultures.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arts & Entertainment

Hurts has 3 TD passes plus TD run, Eagles beat Titans 35-10

Hurts has led the Eagles to an 11-1 start, their first time with that record since 2004 and the fourth time in franchise history.

3 years ago

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signs autographs before of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Community

Deshaun Watson returns from ban with some support, many boos

Watson heard jeers before taking each snap on his first series in his first game Sunday since returning from an 11-game suspension for sexual misconduct.

3 years ago

File photo: Former President Donald Trump announces a third run for president as he speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
Politics & Policy

Trump rebuked for call to suspend Constitution over election

Former President Donald Trump is facing rebuke from both parties after calling for the “termination” of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stole

3 years ago

File photo: Singer Taylor Swift performs on stage in a concert at Wembley Stadium on June 22, 2018, in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
Courts & Law

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster after messy tour ticket sale

A group of her fans are suing Ticketmaster for a list of violations.

3 years ago

File photo: The Supreme Court is seen at sundown in Washington, on Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Courts & Law

Supreme Court weighs ‘most important case’ on democracy

A Republican-led challenge is asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and the preside

3 years ago

(6abc)
Community

Deadly house fire claims life of person with disability in Darby Township

The flames were so intense, firefighters had to evacuate the home two different times.

3 years ago

Sterling Sheffield, an assistant professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Florida, shows over-the-counter hearing aids Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Health

FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids

The Food and Drug Administration estimates that around 30 million people in the United States deal with hearing loss.

3 years ago

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