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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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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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National
Public Safety

60,000 Wawa-branded tumblers recalled because their metal straws can cut customers

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the metal straw inside the now-recalled tumblers can cut a user’s mouth and/or fingers.

2 years ago

Aaron Schwartzbaum in the park
Comedy
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia’ looks for the city’s best freestyle dad jokes

The second anniversary special of the pun competition is on November 9 at Helium Comedy Club.

2 years ago

A close-up of a skeleton in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly named one of the best cities for Halloween, according to a new report

Philadelphia placed high on the list for one of the best cities to celebrate Halloween, according to a new report.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia
Politics
Sports

Forty-fore! Eagles get rare opportunity to play golf with former president Barack Obama

Quarterback Jalen Hurts was not permitted to actually play golf, per terms of his $255 million contract.

2 years ago

Members of Philadelphia's largest city workers union
Business
Economy
Philadelphia
6abc

Members of Philadelphia’s largest city workers union vote to authorize strike

The more than 9,000 city employees represented by AFSCME District Council 33 have been working without a contract since July.

2 years ago

Statue of Donald Trump
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

Mysterious Trump statue appears near Art Museum, then carted away

The statue was similar to one discovered in Portland, Oregon, earlier this week.

2 years ago

Darlene Trappier speaks
New Jersey

Burlington County breaks ground on its first emergency shelter

The new shelter to help those with emergency housing needs will take 16–20 months to build.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
Carpenters Hall
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Carpenters’ Hall celebrates First Continental Congress’ 250th anniversary

The historic building is part of plans for America’s big birthday in 2026, too.

2 years ago

Dia de los Muertos in LOVE Park
Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

Día de Los Muertos 2024: 6 Philly celebrations for people of all ages

Day of the Dead events will continue across two weekends.

2 years ago

A screenshot from the PPA ad shows Broad Street
Government
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Speed-enforcement cameras coming to Broad Street next year, PPA ads warn

Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Rich Lazer told WHYY News the public service announcements show the impact of deadly accidents on families in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
Charito Morales leads a group of student volunteers who were looking to register people to vote
Elections
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘No somos ninguna basura’: Philly-area Puerto Ricans react to ‘racist’ joke at Trump rally

Philly Puerto Ricans on both sides of the political spectrum condemned a comedian’s remarks — and said it could have an impact at the polls.

2 years ago

Listen 1:08
Chinita Bradshaw
PlanPhilly
Elections
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

‘We need our library’: Nicetown-Tioga branch reopens after 6-month closure due to earthquake damage

After a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in April, inspectors declared the building unsafe. The branch reopened just in time to serve as a polling place for the election.

2 years ago

Krasner speaks into microphones at a press conference
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Philly organization gets financial boost for victims of violence

Uplift Center for Grieving Children will be awarded $50,000 by District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia Foundation as part of its violence prevention microgrants.

2 years ago

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Billy Penn staff showing off their costumes
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

DIY Philly Halloween costumes guide: 2024 edition

Struggling to imagine a good idea to dress up this year? We’ve got you covered.

2 years ago

Utility meters
Housing
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania

Change will simplify applications for utility assistance in Pennsylvania

Utility customers applying for LIHEAP can now check a box that will allow their information to be shared with participating gas and electric utilities.

2 years ago

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