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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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Leaves in a Central Jersey park
Politics & Policy

Does Central Jersey exist? Proposed tourism bill hopes to settle the debate

State Sen. Andrew Zwicker’s proposal to boost tourism in Central Jersey would put a clear definition on the often-debated region.

3 years ago

Davian Green smiles for a photo on an East Side sidewalk
Community

Raze, rebuild, and repair: $30M housing initiative underway on Wilmington’s East Side

The undertaking is the largest project targeting a residential neighborhood in Wilmington history.

3 years ago

Listen 3:04
Penn students and allies rally in the rain on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Penn student protesters won’t give up demands as disciplinary action looms

Students are still pushing for fossil fuel divestment and money from Penn for affordable housing, despite arrests and looming disciplinary action.

3 years ago

N.J. state Senator Jon Bramnick is shown up-close, in profile.
Politics & Policy

Trump ‘hurt the GOP brand’: Former minority leader explains his strategy for winning over N.J. voters

Former Assembly minority leader Sen. Jon Branmick speaks about winning back public trust in a post-Trump era.

3 years ago

Listen 1:35
The influenza virus. (Frederick Murphy/CDC)
Health

Greater Philadelphia sees sharp rise in flu activity, much earlier in the season than previous years

Influenza activity in Philadelphia has rapidly increased over the past few weeks. Health providers expect even more cases following the holidays.

3 years ago

A statue of Harriet Tubman is unveiled on the North Apron of City Hall
Community

City of Philadelphia asking for artist submissions for permanent Harriet Tubman statue

The project, with a budget of $500,000, will be the first statue of an African American historic female figure in the city’s public art collection.

3 years ago

The skyline in Philadelphia is pictured along the Schuylkill River
PlanPhilly
Community

Thursday is the deadline for Philly’s Homestead Exemption

The Homestead Exemption program enables homeowners to reduce their property tax bill by reducing the taxable portion of their property’s value.

3 years ago

People gather together and pose for a photo.
Health

Largest grant in Delaware State’s history to fund health inequity research

A five-year, $18.36 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund DSU’s research into health disparities.

3 years ago

A group of police officers gathered on a street corner.
Community

D.C. police turn to Philly to find new recruits

D.C. Metro police offer better pay and an incentive for potential new cops to move from Philly to Washington, D.C.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania state House of Representatives' impeachment managers Reps. Craig Williams, at podium, accompanied by Tim Bonner, and Jared Solomon reads the articles of impeachment against Philadelphia's Democratic district attorney, Larry Krasner, in the Senate chamber at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. House Republicans earlier this month approved seven articles of impeachment, which will be heard in a Senate trial. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Senate to put Philly DA Larry Krasner on trial

The Pa. state Senate is beginning what could be a long, partisan process of considering whether to force Philadelphia Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner from office.

3 years ago

A man protests outside the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors auditorium prior to the board's general election canvass meeting, Nov. 28, 2022, in Phoenix.
Politics & Policy

Election certification delays few, but a ‘test run’ for 2024

In Pennsylvania, a handful of the state's 67 counties have delayed certification because of recounts demanded by local conspiracy theorists in scattered precincts.

3 years ago

Philadelphia election workers process mail and absentee ballots for the 2020 general election
Politics & Policy

Recount efforts hold up Pennsylvania election certifications

Challenges organized or supported by conservative groups are being pursued weeks after the election without evidence of problems that might change the results.

3 years ago

Jessica Carvajal looks around the Neon Museum of Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s past meets its future in the final show at the Neon Museum

“Philly Based” features works by 13 contemporary transplants to Philadelphia, set against neon signs from the city’s past.

3 years ago

Hydraulic fracturing opponents, including Ray Kemble of Dimock, Pa., front, demonstrate before Gov, -elect Tom Wolf takes the oath of office to become the 47th governor of Pennsylvania, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law

‘Gasland’ driller will pay millions for new water system in Dimock

Cabot Oil and Gas admits responsibility for contaminating drinking water wells.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner speaking at a press conference on Monday, August 22, 2022. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly DA Krasner calls for longer sentence for Eric Ruch over Dennis Plowden killing

DA Krasner filed a motion to reconsider the sentencing, claiming the current sentence of 11.5 to 23 months is well below recommended guidelines.

3 years ago

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