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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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Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

The move raises concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.

3 years ago

ACCT Philly is now working with an animal sanctuary that can take the 8-foot alligator. (6abc)
Animals
Philadelphia

8-foot alligator removed from Hunting Park home

ACCT Philly is now working with an animal sanctuary that can take the 8-foot alligator.

3 years ago

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New Jersey
Public Health
6abc

N.J. CRC votes to allow Curaleaf to renew its recreational weed license

"The conditions contained in these resolutions presented today offer Curaleaf a second chance to course correct."

3 years ago

File photo:- Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin arrives for the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Health Care
National
Sports

Bills GM: Damar Hamlin cleared to play after cardiac arrest

The 24-year-old from the Pittsburgh area collapsed on the field after making what appeared to be a routine tackle in the first quarter of a Jan. 2 game against the Bengals.

3 years ago

A Southwest Airlines ground crew directs a plane out of the terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank
National
Transportation

Southwest passengers face delays after nationwide grounding

Southwest Airlines says planes are taking off again after departures were held up because of what the airline calls an intermittent technical problem.

3 years ago

Some packets contained several forms of identification, including a social security card.
Community Events
Incarceration
Philadelphia

Interactive simulation gives Philadelphians a glimpse at the harsh realities many former prisoners face when reentering society

A simulation at the Constitution Center Monday highlighted the challenges formerly incarcerated people often face when attempting to reenter society.

3 years ago

Listen 1:07
Amanda, a 4-year-old dog available for adoption at ACCT Philly
Animals
Philadelphia

Facing a dog flu outbreak, ACCT Philly has less than a week to get 70 dogs adopted or fostered

The city’s only open-intake shelter is offering $400 gift cards as an incentive for residents who foster a dog for a month.

3 years ago

Listen 7:46
Madeel Abdullah, President National President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association serves participants small dishes of dates and spicy chickpeas which are eaten as part of breaking the fast during an Interfaith Iftar at the Baitul Aafiyat Mosque
Community Events
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Religion

During Ramadan, Muslim leaders hope to shield Philly youth from gun violence

Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis is primarily taking the lives of Black men, and both churches and mosques are dealing with the aftermath.

3 years ago

Listen 5:17
Helen Gym
Elections
Employment
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Gym safety plan offers ‘guaranteed employment’ for adults under 30, source of funding unclear

In addition to offering guaranteed work, the mayoral candidate also plans to declare a state of emergency for the city’s gun violence.

3 years ago

Listen 1:18
Evans Chebet (left) and Hellen Obiri, both of Kenya, pose on the finish line after winning the men's and women's division of the Boston Marathon
National
Sports

Boston Marathon sweep for Kenya, but not favorite Kipchoge

Defending champion Evans Chebet has won the Boston Marathon again. Hellen Obiri won the women’s race in 2:21:38 to complete the Kenyan sweep.

3 years ago

A police officer drives past the house Monday, April 17, 2023, where 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot Thursday when he went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers in Kansas City, Mo
Black Lives Matter
Gun Violence
National
Public Safety

Man charged in shooting of Black teen at his front door

The prosecuting attorney said at a news conference that Andrew Lester shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital on Sunday.

3 years ago

Norman Brooks covers the door of the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio, the scene of Saturday's deadly mass shooting in Dadeville, Alabama
NPR
Crime
Gun Violence
National
Public Safety

Officials have identified the 4 people who died in an Alabama shooting

Another 28 people were injured. Authorities have given few details about the weekend shooting during a birthday party, including if they knew of any suspects or a motive.

3 years ago

David's Bridal
Business
National
Pennsylvania

David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy, but your order is safe

David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy protection, the second time the firm has sought such protection in the last five years.

3 years ago

The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Homelessness
Housing
Pennsylvania

Delco coalition addressing issues facing unhoused people

The new coalition has already identified barriers in shelter access, such as proof of Delaware County residency requirements and low wages for homeless outreach workers.

3 years ago

From left to right, Wes Allen, Kavi Shahnawaz, and Kai Willis-Carroll gave a presentation on transgender rights at the 1st Annual Philadelphia Civics Day. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Elections
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia
Politics

High schoolers participate in 1st Annual Philadelphia Civics Day

Students from schools such as Constitution High School, Central High School, and Lincoln High School presented presentations on current policy.

3 years ago

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