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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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Saturday night violence in Philadelphia leaves several dead, including 14-year-old

Two teenagers, including a 14-year-old, were among four people killed in separate shootings on Saturday night in Philadelphia.

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Philly’s hot podcast studio: How two longtime producers are growing the city’s audio scene

Alex Lewis and John Myers are the duo behind Rowhome Productions.

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‘Nutritious and delicious’: Vetri’s teaching kitchen is all about cooking up healthy meals with neighbors

At the teaching kitchen, food is a way to bring people together to connect and learn.

3 years ago

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War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes’ path to Paris Olympics

Russian bombardments have wrecked training venues. Air raids disrupt training sessions. Athletes have lost family members and friends. Or they worry that they will.

3 years ago

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QVC, one of Chester County’s largest employers, lays off hundreds of people

The West Chester-based television network is cutting 400 jobs. The company is one of the largest employers in the county and hopes its multi-year plan can keep it afloat.

3 years ago

Zandra Flemister, the first Black woman in the Secret Service, left the agency after four years because of discrimination. She is seen here escorting Prime Minister of Jamaica Michael Manley during his 1977 visit to Washington.
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Zandra Flemister blazed a tough trail in the Secret Service. Now she’s getting credit

Flemister, who died last week, was the first Black woman to serve as a special agent in the 1970s, but was forced out by racial discrimination.

3 years ago

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft corporate vice president of modern Llife, search, and devices speaks during an event introducing a new AI-powered Microsoft Bing and Edge at Microsoft in Redmond, Wash., earlier this month. Jason Redmond /AFP via Getty Images
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Technology

Microsoft’s new AI chatbot has been saying some ‘crazy and unhinged things’

After Microsoft's powerful AI chatbot verbally attacked people, and even compared one person to Hitler, the company has decided to rein in the technology until it works out t

3 years ago

Owner Omar Quiñonez puts a pizza in the display case at Amy's Pizzeria. A customer is visible seated at a table on the other side of the counter.
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

Amy’s Pizzeria in Hatboro overwhelmed with local, global support after viral video of racist attack

The owner says Amy’s Pizzeria is getting calls from around the world. Some callers make donations, others order pizzas to be delivered to local spots.

3 years ago

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Emergency crews continue to search through the wreckage after a train accident in the Tempe Valley near Larissa, Greece on Tuesday evening. At least 43 people were killed
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Greek prime minister says ‘human error’ caused a train collision that left 43 dead

A passenger train and a freight train were traveling down the same track when they crashed head-on, sending the first two passenger carriages flying into the air, twisting bac

3 years ago

A view of the scene Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, as the cleanup continues at the site of of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailment that happened on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio
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Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash

The legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, increasing penalties for violations

3 years ago

TikTok announced new restrictions this week meant to help teen users reduce their screen time
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TikTok sets a new default screen-time limit for teen users

The changes are meant to help teens limit their screen time and be more intentional about how much of their day they spend on TikTok.

3 years ago

Additional benefits during the pandemic helped SNAP recipients reduce hunger and buy more expensive, healthy food. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
NPR
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Income Inequality

Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end

Millions of Americans will have less to spend on groceries as emergency food assistance that Congress enacted early in the pandemic has ended.

3 years ago

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Media
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

Philadelphia news consumers want to see more crime, infrastructure, and education in local reporting, study finds

“The News Philadelphians Use: Analyzing the Local Media Landscape,” looks at how Philadelphians engage with media and their perceptions of local coverage.

3 years ago

Rueben Jones of Frontline Dads leads a march against gun violence through the streets of North Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

North Philly gun violence activists ask for $100M and vow to work together

Gun violence activists gather in North Philly to call for investment in the neighborhood after a mass shooting and the killing of a Temple University police officer.

3 years ago

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