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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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 Mark Swift (left), Jared Reed (background) and Sarah Knittel in Hedgerow Theatre Company's production of 'Around the World in 80 Days.' (Photo courtesy of Ashley Labonde/Wide Eyed Studios)
Shapiro on Theater

Review: Swirling slickly ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ (Hedgerow Theatre)

The first time I saw a stage adaptation of “Around the World in 80 Days” it seemed to go on for 80 days. Non-stop a ...

8 years ago

Brooke Gladstone
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Brooke Gladstone of “On the Media”

Guests: Brooke Gladstone On the Media’s ...

Air Date: July 10, 2017

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 PlayPenn's artistic associate Michele Volansky, (left), and artistic director Paul Meshejian (Kimberly Haas/WHYY)

PlayPenn midwifes six new plays at annual conference

Playwriting is a solitary occupation, and getting feedback on one’s work before it hits the stage can be a challenge. Helpin ...

8 years ago

 Henry Ossawa Tanner's ''A Horse and Two Dogs in a Landscape'' (1891), owned by the Philadelphia school district, is part of an exhibit at the Michener Art Museum showcasing the region's school art collections. (Collection of the School District of Philadelphia)

Schools’ artistic bounty gathered for Michener display

The Michener Museum of Art in Doylestown opens an exhibition this weekend of paintings borrowed from collections owned by area public sch ...

8 years ago

Kevin Hart celebrated his 38th birthday in Philadelphia where a mural of him was dedicated on July 6th. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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The celebration of Kevin Hart: Philly style

Kevin Hart loves his connections to Philadelphia. He really loves it now that a whole day is dedicated to him. “All right, all r ...

8 years ago

 U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, (left), and U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. (Sergei Chuzavkov/AP Photo, file)

Liberty Medal honors going to John McCain in October Constitution Center ceremony

The National Constitute Center has selected U.S. Sen. John McCain to receive its annual Liberty Medal. The award will be presented ...

8 years ago

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 The artists' studio and gallery space on North 11th Street, known as the Vox building, has been shuttered by a fire that broke out in a stairwell. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Community pitching in to help Philly artists, galleries displaced by fire

After a fire last week in Philadelphia’s Chinatown North neighborhood put several exhibition galleries and artists out on the stree ...

8 years ago

 In ''Perfect Blue,'' performed simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, Carys (Emma Gibson) and her husband, Michael (Harry Smith), lose their marriage in the midst of a global crisis while attempting to communicate by video chat. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

If you’ve ever had a bad Skype connection, you’ll love this drama

A new play opens next week, where the lead actress is onstage in Philadelphia and her co-star is in London. The performers play off each ...

8 years ago

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Despite storms, Mary J. Blige, fireworks light up Welcome America in Philly

Mary J. Blige, Mandy Gonzalez, and Boyz II Men performed as part of the Wawa Welcome America Festival on the 4th of July.

8 years ago

 Miss America Savvy Shields waves at patriotic crowds in Philadelphia's Fourth of July parade. (Newsworks photo/Kimberly Paynter)

Philly does the Fourth right [photos]

Philadelphia celebrated its status as the crade of liberty with a ceremony and parade at Independence Historical Park, and Mayor Kenney w ...

8 years ago

 After 52 years, Philadelphia gallery owners Rick and Ruth Snyderman are closing. (Emma Lee/WHYY, file)

After helping reshape Philly neighborhoods and culture, revered art gallery to close

One of Philadelphia’s landmark art galleries will soon be closing after 52 years. The Snyderman-Works gallery had once drive ...

8 years ago

 Former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose speaks during his statue dedication ceremony before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Cincinnati. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)

Pete Rose’s record-breaking ball fetches $403,000

The baseball Pete Rose swatted to left-center field for his record-setting 4,192th hit has sold at auction for more than $403,000. ...

8 years ago

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How old is too old to sing in public?

As every Baby Boomer knows, as we grow older we face an ever increasing array of ...

8 years ago

U.S. Army band plays Collingswood on way to Fourth of July concert with Boston Pops

The U.S. Army Field Band is now on a 10-city tour of the Northeast, heading toward Massachusetts to play a Fourth of July concert with th ...

8 years ago

Mohamed Bourouissa staged an elaborate equestrian event with North Philadelphia's Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club.

Urban horse riding club inspires latest Barnes exhibit

The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club is no stranger to media attention — mostly from photographers and filmmakers who are attracted to ...

8 years ago

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