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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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Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Cobbs Creek students are making gun violence prevention a priority in their West Philly neighborhood

Boys’ Latin students are participants in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Nursing Pathways Program, which introduces teens to careers in medicine.

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Malala Yousafzai in Philadelphia: Nobel laureate accepts WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award, gives a shoutout to the Eagles

The advocate for girls' education worldwide has a new memoir about moving beyond the “bravest girl in the world” label.

4 months ago

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Philadelphia

Philly Pride Festival moves to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for 2026

Philadelphia Pride 2026 will be held Sunday, June 7, with live shows, food trucks and LGBTQ+ vendors. Tickets go on sale next month for $10.

4 months ago

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Media
Pennsylvania

A nonprofit lifeline for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as more papers seek nonprofit sector help

This move reflects a growing trend as newspapers face declining advertising and circulation revenues.

4 months ago

Paulo Costa, left, of Brazil, fights Azamat Murzakanov, of Russia
Community Events
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

‘A great fight town.’ UFC returns to Philly as latest major sports event planned for 2026

UFC 330 will be the MMA promotion’s first event in the city since 2019, and the first “numbered” event here since 2011.

4 months ago

The Philadelphia Flyers gather around the net of goalie Dan Vladar
Philadelphia
Sports

The Flyers are back in the playoffs after 6 years. Here’s what to know

After a six-year drought, the Orange and Black are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

4 months ago

Ashly Robinson
International
New Jersey
6abc

Family seeks answers after South Jersey woman found dead in Zanzibar

According to her family, Ashly Robinson was celebrating her 31st birthday in Zanzibar on April 5. Less than a week later, she was dead.

4 months ago

A production of Hansel and Gretel
Community Events
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

It’s about to be PrideAF. More on Philly’s new queer art festival

Philly’s LGBTQ+ opera singers, drag artists and performers are coming together for a celebratory lineup of June shows.

4 months ago

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Community Events
Delaware

A weekend of culture, connection and community: Delaware Together Day aims to unite across differences

Eunity Delaware is hosting a three-day interfaith celebration bringing communities together through a parade and fair focused on unity and connection.

4 months ago

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Reading Terminal Market
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly weekly events calendar: April 13 to 19

From film screenings and singalongs to night markets and designer pop-ups, Billy Penn highlights some of the best local activities to join in on this week in Philly.

4 months ago

21-year-old chef RJ Smith
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Running a kitchen at 21: Ocho Supper Club’s RJ Smith talks his Rittenhouse Hotel residency

Philly’s culinary wunderkind reflects on the rise of Ocho Supper Club, gaining local fame and what the future holds.

4 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey
Philadelphia
Sports

Philadelphia 76ers to face Boston Celtics in first round of NBA playoffs

The Sixers defeated the Orlando Magic in the play-in tournament, earning a first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics in the playoffs.

4 months ago

First responders gather near a partially collapsed CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry

The deceased, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., were found less than 12 hours after the demolition of the garage was completed and the site declared safe for workers to enter.

4 months ago

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Addison Weismiller of St. Georges Tech faces off against an opponent
Delaware
K-12
Sports

‘It’s all gas, no brakes’: Delaware fully sanctions high school girls wrestling

The number of girls competing has nearly tripled over three seasons. Next year, the sport will have its first official state championships.

4 months ago

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Three people work on plants outside in Delaware
Delaware
Outdoors

Horticultural students graduate from ‘Branches to Chances’ program in Delaware

The return-to-work program offers residents a chance to gain gardening and landscaping skills.

4 months ago

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