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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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3 miles of the Big Elk Creek, which feeds into the Chesapeake Bay at the Elk River, is part of the newly designate Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

Check out one of Pennsylvania’s new state parks: Big Elk Creek in Chester County

The Big Elk Creek State Park will ask the community how they want to how they want to use the park.

3 years ago

Looking up North Broad Street with the Divine Lorraine Hotel visible
Business
Changing Communities
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Game-changer for North Broad? After years in the works, an official business district looks close to reality

Pointing to success elsewhere in Philly, advocates say the BID is just what the corridor needs.

3 years ago

Massive junkyard fire in North Philly September 27, 2022. (6abc)
Philadelphia
Public Safety
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Massive junkyard fire sends black plume of smoke into Philadelphia sky

A massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section was sending a black plume of smoke into the sky on Tuesday evening.

3 years ago

Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot near a high school in Philadelphia
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

14-year-old killed, four students injured in shooting near Roxborough High School

According to Philadelphia police, at least two shooters ambushed a group of teenagers following football scrimmages.

3 years ago

Listen 1:18
Wind turbines are seen up close and in the distance in the ocean.
Delaware
Energy
Environment
Sustainability

Rehoboth hosts update on wind projects off Delaware beaches

The Rehoboth Beach commissioners offered an update Tuesday on a pair of offshore wind projects proposed off the Delaware coast.

3 years ago

The Confederate flag and monument at the Marvel Carriage Museum. (WHYY file)
Delaware
History
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Delaware town again votes to fund Confederate flag-flying museum

The second vote to fund Georgetown’s Marvel Museum comes after the state AG said Council violated open meeting laws when they re-issued a $25,000 check.

3 years ago

Indian cuisine is seen overhead at Amma's
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Acclaimed South Indian restaurant Amma’s opens a third location in University City

Expect spicy, vegetable-focused dishes and a family atmosphere, with lots of room for large groups.

3 years ago

Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen and Congressman Donald Norcross cut the chain on an illegal dumping site at 7th and Chestnut streets to begin the process of cleaning up a 40-foot-tall mound of debris that has been troubling residents for years. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Environment
Infrastructure
New Jersey

Camden officials take over illegal dumpsite to begin cleanup

Long a nuisance in Camden’s Bergen Square neighborhood, officials cut the chain to access an illegal dumpsite that includes a 70,000-ton toxic dirt pile.

3 years ago

Penn students and supporters rally at the encampment on College Green Monday. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Environment
Higher Education
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Penn students accuse school of ‘intimidation’ at housing, climate protest encampment

Students have camped out for over a week, demanding the school divest from fossil fuels and help save the UC Townhomes. They say they’re facing backlash.

3 years ago

Women hold flags of Latin American countries.
NPR
Business
National
Race & Ethnicity
TV

How some businesses flounder with Hispanic Heritage Month marketing efforts

From superheroes praising tacos to an improper tilde, many businesses fail to connect with members of the community during Hispanic Heritage Month.

3 years ago

People gather around a table with water bottles and snacks. A sculpture, trees, and street are visible in the background.
Employment
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia Museum of Art workers strike, again

The union says management has stalled in negotiations for a first contract.

3 years ago

A former Carson Wentz Eagles jersey repurposed as an A.J. Brown jersey
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Eagles fans take over Washington’s stadium, with many turning ‘Wentz’ jerseys into ‘Brown’

Philadelphia’s football team faced their former QB on Sunday, and sacked the heck out of him in their win against the Commanders.

3 years ago

Police and paramedics work at the scene of a shooting at school No. 88 in Izhevsk
Gun Violence
International

13 people killed, 21 wounded in school shooting in Russia

Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement that seven children were among those killed in the shooting in the school in Izhevsk.

3 years ago

A little girl sits on her dad's shoulders, waving Puerto Rican flags in both hands.
Community Events
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Thousands pack Ben Franklin Pkwy. for Puerto Rican Day Parade

The theme of this year’s event was “The Puerto Rican Dreamers,” recognizing the achievements made by Puerto Ricans to inspire young Philadelphians.

3 years ago

A close-up of plantain crops damaged by Hurricane Fiona.
NPR
Environment
Food & Drink
National

Fiona destroyed most of Puerto Rico’s plantain crops — a staple for people’s diet

Bananas, papaya and coffee were also affected, according to Puerto Rico's agriculture secretary. The plantain is one of the island's top commodities.

3 years ago

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