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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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Philadelphia

‘The Tattooed Lady’ premieres at Philadelphia Theatre Company as new rock musical

The new rock musical revives the circus sideshow performers as feminist icons.

3 years ago

A Phillies fan is high up on a pole that was greased.
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Billy Penn

No, an adult entertainment company isn’t helping Philly grease the poles for the World Series

Police labeled the lube offer a straight-up “stunt.”

3 years ago

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‘Dancing On My Own’ gets the Philly treatment with a pair of covers

The Philadelphia Orchestra has recorded a classical arrangement of Robyn’s techno-pop song. The street brass band Snacktime funks it up.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Phillies' Larry Bowa is seen before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, May 28, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
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For Phillies legend Larry Bowa, the 2022 Phils bear a striking similarity to 1980 champs

Bowa said playoff success comes down to team chemistry. “And the Phillies this year have tremendous chemistry,” the legendary shortstop added.

3 years ago

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File photo: One of the clowns at Eastern State Penitentiary's ''Big Top Terror'' attraction poses menacingly. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Halloween celebrations, PJ Morton, and Philly jazz summit in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 27 - Oct. 30: Halloween celebrations, including community and social events in N.J., Philly, and Delaware, are among this week's highlights.

3 years ago

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Mobbluz combined jazz and samples from an MPC to rock the Clef Club of Jazz on Oct. 25, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

PHL LIVE Center Stage highlights local talent in music competition series

Winners from each category will be awarded $1,000 prize in each award category.

3 years ago

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A screen image from ''Hayride to Hell.''
Movies
Pennsylvania

Chester County farmer makes a horror movie to save the family farm

“Hayride to Hell” is a farmer’s bloody revenge on corrupt elected officials. The horror movie was made by a farmer who is an elected official in Chester County, Pa.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies fans break 24-hour merchandise record after clinching World Series berth

The previous 24-hour record was set by the Cubs in 2016 after they defeated the Dodgers in the NLCS.

3 years ago

Fans celebrate on Broad Street on Oct. 23, 2022 after the Philadelphia Phillies clinch the pennant.
Philadelphia
Sports

‘Like a dream’: Phillies dance their way to the World Series

Phillies fans celebrate in the streets following Sunday’s win over Padres, as the Phils advance to the World Series for the first time in more than a decade.

3 years ago

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Portrait view of Salman Rushdie.
Books
International
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Report: Salman Rushdie lives, but loses use of eye and hand

Salman Rushdie's agent says the author has lost sight in one eye and the use of a hand as he recovers from an attack by a man who rushed the stage at an August literary event.

3 years ago

City workers grease a light pole on a sunny day.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

It’s official ‘protocol’: Philadelphia greases the poles as Phillies look to advance past NLCS

It’s possible fans may see this as a challenge.

3 years ago

This Nov. 19, 2019 photo shows Questlove posing for a portrait in New York to promote his cookbook “Mixtape Potluck.” (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)
Higher Education
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Philadelphia

Temple University honors Questlove with Klein Excellence in Media award

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is the latest recipient of Temple University’s Excellence in Media award presented by the Klein College of Media and Production.

3 years ago

Eagles center Jason Kelce on field with the Phillie Phanatic before NLCS Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park. (@freddie9583/Twitter)
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Jason Kelce for mayor? ‘Sexy Batman’ hugs the Phanatic and chugs a beer at Phillies playoff win

The memorable hype routine presaged another Fightins victory.

3 years ago

Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs warms up during batting practice before Game 3 of NLCS at Citizens Bank Park (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Bars to watch Phillies playoff games and take advantage of the amazing vibes

Bars to watch Phillies playoff games and take advantage of the amazing vibes.

3 years ago

File photo: The United States' team celebrate with the trophy after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match between against Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a new poll finds Americans are split on how much progress has come from the landmark women's rights law. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
International
Sports

U.S. to face Vietnam, Netherlands at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The U.S. team will play all of its group matches in New Zealand in the tournament to be played at 10 stadiums in Australia and New Zealand in July and August 2023.

3 years ago

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