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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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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
National
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Transportation

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

4 years ago

TikTok announced new restrictions this week meant to help teen users reduce their screen time
NPR
International
Politics
Technology

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.

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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Media
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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.

4 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.

4 years ago

Philly Phreeze 2023: A polar plunge to raise money for lifeguards so more Philadelphia public pools can open
Community Events
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Sports
Billy Penn

Photos: ‘Philly Phreeze’ polar plunge raises $65k to help open city pools

The event was organized to pay for bonuses intended to offset the pervasive lifeguard shortage.

4 years ago

Shovels outside Disston Recreation Center
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

Philly’s Rebuild program is finally on track to finish all the renovations on its list — half as many as originally planned

Mayor Jim Kenney’s massive public space initiative is finally back on track to finish the renovations on its list, but the future is unclear.

4 years ago

the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence in West Oak Lane
Community Events
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia
Religion

Arrest made in West Oak Lane mosque vandalism, suspect identified

The suspect accused of vandalizing the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence last Friday has been captured, according to prosecutors and police. More details are expected.

4 years ago

Listen 1:14
Chess pawns ready to meet their players at the Wild Card match (Ella Lathan/WHYY)
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia chess clubs are thriving in this year’s chess tournament

The After School Activities Partnerships held its annual chess tournament for Philadelphia’s public schools.

4 years ago

Chick-fil-A (6abc)
Business
Food & Drink
Pennsylvania
6abc

Chick-fil-A Royersford says customers under 16 must have an adult to dine in restaurant

A Montgomery County fast food restaurant is banning those under the age of 16 from dining in without an adult after a series of unacceptable behaviors.

4 years ago

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Media
Technology

AI learns to outsmart humans in video games – and real life

Initially, AI was used on games like checkers and chess to test at winning strategy games.

4 years ago

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Gun Violence
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Safety

After Strawberry Mansion shooting, community members offer support and solutions

Residents of Strawberry Mansion, where seven people were shot last Thursday, say more school safety support and resources for families are needed to stop the violence.

4 years ago

Listen 1:47
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Addiction
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Delaware
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‘It makes you feel normal’: Delaware’s Pallet Village helps those experiencing homelessness

After some setbacks, the Pallet Village in Georgetown finally opens, housing nearly 50 people experiencing homelessness and other challenges.

4 years ago

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History
National

‘Powder keg’ for 9/11: 1993 trade center bombing remembered

The explosion in an underground parking garage killed six people, including a pregnant woman. More than 1,000 people were injured.

4 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
National
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Public Safety
Transportation

Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume

Federal environmental authorities say shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment will resume Monday to two Ohio sites.

4 years ago

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