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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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Business
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The story of how bubble gum was invented by a Philadelphia candy accountant

He worked for the Fleer Corporation, which had great luck with Chiclets and was also known for trading cards.

2 years ago

People walk down a road with damaged and burned wreckage visible on either side
Environment
National
Public Safety

Survivors of the deadly Maui wildfires start returning to ruins. The death toll is likely to rise

Officials raised the death toll to at least 80 and warned that it could rise again as search efforts continued.

2 years ago

Rowhomes in Nicetown, Philadelphia are visible.
Gun Violence
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

Nicetown CDC offering a beacon, lighting the way to less violence in Philadelphia

The Nicetown Community Development Corporation is looking to a new administration for the help they need to wage a long-term fight on violence.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen, left, and J.T. Realmuto celebrate after Lorenzen's no-hitter during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

8 phun phacts (yes) about Michael Lorenzen’s legendary Phillies no-hitter

The Philly newcomer is from a high school that produces ace pitchers, apparently! And his Vans are going to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

2 years ago

roller coaster at an amusement park.
Pennsylvania
6abc

Dorney Park announces new roller coaster for 2024: Iron Menace

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom released CGI animations of what visitors can expect on Iron Menace in 2024.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Weston Wilson reacts after hitting a home run against Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore
Philadelphia
Sports

Weston Wilson played 706 games in the minors. The 28-year-old rookie homered in his first Phillies at-bat

“I did not feel my legs,” Wilson recalled of his trip around the bases.

2 years ago

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver during a bill signing ceremony at the state capital in Trenton, N.J., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019
Community Events
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey begins a 3-day celebration honoring Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver

The Garden State’s first Black lieutenant governor will be remembered over the next three days.

2 years ago

A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

6 people hurt after 2 SEPTA buses crash in South Philly

It’s the tenth crash involving a SEPTA vehicle so far this year, and the third reported this week.

2 years ago

Spain's Laia Codina (center) celebrates with teammates Esther Gonzalez (left) and Irene Paredes (right) after scoring her team's fourth goal on Switzerland during the round of 16. (Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
NPR
Gender
International
Sports

Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women’s World Cup

Here are the stars to watch and the key storylines to follow in the quarterfinal matches that begin Thursday.

2 years ago

Trash collectors from Marsabit Safi Services offload waste at the Dadach Boshe dump. Even though Kenyan banned single-use plastic bags in 2016, they're still piling up at the dump and blowing off to litter the landscape and bodies of water.
NPR
International
Law
Sustainability

The toughest plastic bag ban is failing: A tale of smugglers, dumps and dying goats

Kenya was hailed for its decision to outlaw single use plastic bags in 2016, with remarkably hefty penalties. So why are the bags back in stores and piling up in dumps.

2 years ago

firetrucks responding ata scene
Environment
Pennsylvania
6abc

Firefighters on scene of hazardous materials spill in Downingtown

The county's hazardous response team shut down streets in the area when the call came in around 10 a.m. Wednesday.

2 years ago

Jackson and his barber, Ree.
NPR
Kids
National

A boy on the autism spectrum struggled with a haircut. His barber saved the day

Getting haircuts was one of Jackson's biggest fears. But one barber's patience and creativity made the ordeal something he now looks forward to.

2 years ago

Oil spill
Environment
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Coast Guard finally shares details on Navy Yard oil spill: It was a faulty diesel fuel tank

After the quick cleanup, officials say the remaining oil will “naturally dissipate.”

2 years ago

(Courtesy of 6abc)
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation
6abc

Wrong-way driver causes chain-reaction crash in Havertown; 4 people hurt

Chopper footage showed an SUV in the air wedged between a SEPTA bus and a tractor-trailer.

2 years ago

Bottles of tomato sauce on a supermarket shelf
Business
Food & Drink
New Jersey

Camden-based Campbell Soup will buy maker of Rao’s sauces for $2.7 billion

The transaction will help diversify and strengthen Campbell’s Meals & Beverages division, Campbell’s President and CEO Mark Clouse said in a statement.

2 years ago

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