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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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Under the influence of Puck's magic goggles, Titania falls for a player dressed as an alien in Nathan Tysen's spacey take on 'Midsummer Nioght's Dream. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Aliens occupy a musical tailor-made for teenaged performers at West Chester theater

The new musical about Area 51 by Broadway songwriters Nathan Tysen and Chris Miller is tailor-made for high school performers.

4 years ago

Federal and state officials unveiled more than a half a billion dollars in federal and state low-interest loans to finance some nearly 30 drinking and surface water infrastructure projects around New Jersey, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP photo by Mike Catalini)
Politics & Policy

EPA, N.J. announce $588M in water infrastructure spending

More than half a billion dollars in federal and state funds will go to nearly 30 water systems in New Jersey, serving about 6 million residents.

4 years ago

City officials and community members cut the ribbon on the city's first ''slow zone'' in Fairhill. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly’s first ‘slow zone’ aims to curb traffic deaths in Fairhill

The lower speed limit, new speed cushions and corner buffers were chosen with the involvement of community members.

4 years ago

A pedestrian passes the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Money

Final-hour rally yanks Wall Street from maw of bear market

Rising interest rates, high inflation, the war in Ukraine, and a slowdown in China’s economy are all punishing stocks and raising fears about a possible U.S. recession.

4 years ago

A street with cars in Wilmington, Del. is visible.
Politics & Policy

Wilmington passes budget with property tax hike, but mayor says it doesn’t do enough

Wilmington approved the city’s first property tax hike in five years, but Mayor Mike Purzycki says it doesn’t do enough to raise revenue and could lead to layoffs.

4 years ago

Camden officials say the bulk of As part of the $3.5 million in a brownfield grant from the federal government will go towards construction at Elijah Perry Park, to include upgraded basketball courts. (Kenny Burns/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Camden is main beneficiary of N.J.’s federal brownfield cleanup grants

N.J. is receiving a $6.5 million grant to clean up contaminated areas known as brownfields. A significant portion is going to Elijah Perry Park in Camden.

4 years ago

A sign and entrance are visible for a tan brick building.
Health

Delco sues Prospect Medical, Crozer hospitals to keep behavioral health services open

Crozer has promised officials it will temporarily stop the closure of the behavioral health services at Delaware County Memorial and Crozer-Chester as a gesture of good faith.

4 years ago

Students wear face masks outside of their school in Philly
Keystone Crossroads
Education

‘The virus is not done with us.’ Mask mandate returns for Philly schools

Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”

4 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney posed with delegates from FIFA and United States Soccer at Lincoln Financial Field on September 22, 2021. Philadelphia is a candidate city to host the 2026 World Cup. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

FIFA plans to announce 2026 World Cup sites on June 16

Seventeen U.S. stadiums in 16 areas remain in the bidding for the first 48-team World Cup.

4 years ago

File photo: President Donald Trump looks at his phone during a roundtable with governors on the reopening of America's small businesses, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, June 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Courts & Law

Trump pays $110K fine, must submit paperwork to end contempt

A Manhattan judge declared Trump in contempt of court April 25 and fined him $10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidates David McCormick (left) and Mehmet Oz during campaign appearances in May 2022 in Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/File)
Politics & Policy

Oz, McCormick prepare for recount in Pa. GOP Senate race

A recount would mean that the outcome of the race might not be known until June 8, the deadline for counties to report their results to the state.

4 years ago

Philadelphia sprayground summer camps
Community

Philly ‘spraygrounds’ open a week early ahead of possible record temps

Temperatures in several places are expected to break daily records, with high humidity. Remember to stay hydrated and be careful working outside.

4 years ago

French President Emmanuel Macron is seen from behind, seated at a table, participating in a video conference with leaders of the other G7 countries.
Politics & Policy

G7 countries to provide $19.8 billion in aid to Ukraine

The G7 leading economies agreed Friday to provide $19.8 billion in economic aid to Ukraine to ensure its finances do not hinder its ability to defend itself from Russia.

4 years ago

A young boy hides his face in his hands, while a woman in the background holds back tears.
Community

‘How dare you!’: Grief, anger from Buffalo victims’ kin

Relatives of the 10 Black people massacred in a Buffalo supermarket are pleading with the nation to confront and stop racist violence.

4 years ago

File photo: Lower Merion High School (Image via Benofmerion/Wikimedia Commons)
Education
6abc

2 Montgomery County school districts requiring masks starting Friday

The CDC moved Montgomery County into the "high" community level.

4 years ago

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