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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 Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
6abc

Police: Dispatch errors made after first killing by accused Philadelphia mass shooter

The error has people in this heartbroken neighborhood wondering if the killings on the following day could have been prevented.

3 years ago

The First Bank of the United States, at the corner of 3rd and Chestnut streets, will soon begin a $50 million renovation to turn this in  into a museum of the American economy. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Business
History
Philadelphia
Politics

Alexander Hamilton’s First Bank to become a museum of the American economy

The 1797 building in Philly’s Old City was the center of Hamilton’s national bank concept. It will house a museum of the American economy.

3 years ago

Listen 4:43
Warren County Jail
Crime
Pennsylvania

Search continues for ‘very dangerous’ jail escapee; stockpiles, campsites found

Thirty-four-year-old Michael Burham fled the Warren jail late Thursday by climbing on exercise equipment and using bed sheets to escape through a window.

3 years ago

Tierra Colombiana Restaurant
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Fire erupts at popular North Philadelphia restaurant amid severe storms

Fire officials are working to determine whether the fire was caused by lightning.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Jose Alvarado pitches during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies place reliever Alvarado on the injured list with left elbow inflammation

Alvarado dealt with similar inflammation in early May and was sidelined for four weeks.

3 years ago

Elon Musk looks on during his visit to the Vivatech technology startups and innovation fair at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 16.
NPR
Technology
Transportation

Suspended from Twitter, the account tracking Elon Musk’s jet has landed on Threads

The account ElonJet tracked the movement of Elon Musk's private jet in real time, until it was suspended by Twitter last year. Now, it has resurfaced on Meta's Twitter rival.

3 years ago

Brenden Aaronson of the United States in action during the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022
International
New Jersey
Sports

Leeds midfielder, Medford native, Brenden Aaronson joins Union Berlin on loan

The 22-year-old United States midfielder has agreed a season-long deal after Leeds was relegated from the Premier League last term.

3 years ago

Checking in to the 50th anniversary party for Dignity Philadelphia, held May 2023 at the Mummers Museum
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Religion
Billy Penn

Philly’s LGBTQ Catholic church celebrates 50 years of acceptance and community

Nestled in the heart of the Gayborhood, Dignity’s Philly chapter has members of all ages, from Gen Zers to Boomers

3 years ago

Atlantic City Electric said more than 24,000 customers were initially impacted but as of 4:24 a.m. Sunday morning, the power has been fully restored. (6abc)
Energy
New Jersey
6abc

Service fully restored in Wildwood after substation fire knocked out power for days

Atlantic City Electric said more than 24,000 customers were initially impacted but as of 4:24 a.m. Sunday morning, the power has been fully restored.

3 years ago

Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops' conductor for more than three decades, died Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was 89. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
6abc

Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist and ex-conductor of the Philly Pops, dies at 89

Nero led the Philly Pops until 2013, exiting his leadership role when the orchestra said it could no longer afford him.

3 years ago

Pa. State Police (Dan Gleiter/PennLive)
Incarceration
Pennsylvania
Policing
Public Safety

Inmate suspected of homicide escapes from a Pennsylvania jail using bed sheets

Authorities are searching for an inmate described as “very dangerous” who officials say escaped from a jail in northwestern Pennsylvania using bed sheets.

3 years ago

Khamila
Community Events
Food & Drink
Pennsylvania

Glenside business celebrates Black-owned spirits, and promotes ‘Black excellence’

The event spotlights Black-owned spirits from the tri-state distilleries.

3 years ago

A view of an intersection
Gun Violence
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philadelphia community tries to heal from trauma as shooter’s mental health comes into focus

Community organizations and faith leaders wondered how they could give people a safe place to heal when such a large swath of the neighborhood had become a crime scene.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts says, ‘There’s a thrill in not being satisfied’

After leading the Philadelphia Eagles almost to victory at the Super Bowl and earning a record-setting contract, Jalen Hurts continues to pursue improving in his craft.

3 years ago

Police direct traffic at an intersection in Wildwood.
New Jersey
Public Spaces
6abc

Substation fire knocks out power in Wildwood area; some service restored

Atlantic City Electric expects to have all customers restored by 3 p.m. Saturday, some customers could be restored even earlier.

3 years ago

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