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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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Elizabeth Hersh (right) is seated across the table from David Holloman (left) as they look over notes
Government
Homelessness
Philadelphia

No charges after preliminary investigation into Philly’s Office of Homeless Services

The office was millions over budget, but no criminal issues were discovered in a preliminary investigation into the office.

2 years ago

Friends at a bar
Gender
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

Cultivating spaces for queer women in Philly

While a South Philly couple works to open a lesbian bar amid the “straight-ification” of queer spaces, traveling lesbian bars and WLW groups keep the sapphic scene alive.

2 years ago

Toxic dirt pile in Camden
Environment
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

‘A chance to tell their own stories’: New documentary tackles environmental racism in Camden

In a documentary premiering Monday, Rutgers-Camden students spotlight the environmental issues faced by residents of the city.

2 years ago

public research intern Maria Villarreal
Environment
Higher Education
Philadelphia

My Climate Story: Philly students take science from abstract to personal

A climate education and storytelling project helps students and teachers learn about climate change’s impact "in everybody’s backyards."

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
Lucy Dinsmore outside
Environment
Government
Pennsylvania
Sustainability

‘Catch the Rain’ program helps residents prevent stormwater runoff in White Clay watershed

Runoff from development, roofs, driveways and lawns cause some of the greatest amounts of pollution in the White Clay watershed.

2 years ago

Listen 1:54
Palestinians inspect the destruction following an Israeli military raid in Nur Shams refugee camp

Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly children, as U.S. advances aid package

The strikes came as the U.S. is on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel and humanitarian assistance for Gaza.

2 years ago

Ukrainian soldiers carry shells to fire
NPR
Government
International
Military

In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains

On Saturday, the U.S. House approved nearly $61 billion in assistance, including nearly $14 billion to help Ukraine buy advanced weapons systems and defense equipment.

2 years ago

a Delaware State University sign
Crime
Delaware
Gun Violence
Higher Education

Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University; campus closed

Dover police say officers responded at 1:40 a.m. Sunday to a report of shots on campus. A Wilmington woman who was not a registered student was found with a gunshot wound.

2 years ago

black bear
Animals
Neighborhoods
Outdoors

New Jersey warns residents to be on the lookout for black bears this spring

While bears are more commonly seen in the northwest part of the state, bears have been sighted across all 21 counties.

2 years ago

police car lights flashing
Gun Violence
Law
Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

Man shot by police after domestic argument inside Philadelphia apartment complex

The officers involved in this shooting are being placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

2 years ago

Melissa Lynn Torre, founder of the Vellum Street Soap Company, with recycled glass jars and bottles she uses to package the skin products she creates and sells. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Business
Environment
Sustainability

Looking to cut down on plastics? These Philly-area stores could help

Advocates say corporations need to change their practices to tackle plastics pollution. In the meantime here are some local options for those looking to cut their consumption.

2 years ago

Single Water Meter
PlanPhilly
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Philly water bills will rise in September. But more people are getting automatically enrolled in a discount program

Tens of thousands of Philly water customers could be automatically enrolled in a discount program this year, while others may see their bills go up.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
Building a picnic table
Housing
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Hundreds help clean and green neighborhoods in West Philly

More than 500 people joined ACHIEVEability to help with the beautification effort to promote civic pride.

2 years ago

People discussing housing
Community Events
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Philly’s housing market takes center stage during ‘Bridging Blocks’ event

About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.

2 years ago

Demonstrators wave a huge Iranian flag in Tehran
NPR
International
Military

Israel launches missile strikes into Iran in response to Tehran’s attack Sunday

The strikes appear to be the response Israel vowed to carry out after an Iranian attack on Sunday, when Tehran fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel.

2 years ago

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