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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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Hillel at the University of Delaware breaks ground on new $12M Jewish student center to meet growing community needs

The new 18,000-square-foot Kristol Center for Jewish Life will feature study rooms, lounges, a kosher kitchen and space for 250 students.

2 weeks ago

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Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick
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Michael Vick sparked protests when he joined the Eagles in ’09. Some fans can’t forgive his cruelty

Michael Vick's signing with the Eagles in 2009 sparked outrage among fans due to his dogfighting conviction. Some fans have moved on, but others remain upset.

2 weeks ago

Pierre Robert
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Philadelphia

Philly DJ Pierre Robert, the ‘heart and soul of WMMR,’ has died

One of the most recognized voices in the region, Robert spent 44 years on the air in Philadelphia, all with WMMR.

2 weeks ago

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130,000 South Jersey residents rely on SNAP. Here’s how to find alternative food resources — and how to help — amid the government shutdown

About 1 in 8 Americans relies on the food assistance program. Among them are more than 800,000 New Jerseyans, with approximately 75,000 recipients in Camden County.

2 weeks ago

A worker drops liquid chocolate onto sprinkles
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Politics

Here’s why Philadelphia chocolatiers are optimistic despite inflation

Cocoa prices are climbing but Philly’s Craft Chocolate Makers say they are not worried about losing customers.

2 weeks ago

Food sitting in boxes at a distribution center
Food & Drink
Government Accountability
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania
WITF

‘Now I have nothing’: Pennsylvanians expect hardship without SNAP

Gov. Josh Shapiro joins Democrats’ lawsuit for emergency SNAP funds amid government shutdown.

2 weeks ago

The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., American Water, its building in Camden, N.J., seen in the foreground on June 17, 2024. The company is merging with Essential Utilities. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Business
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania

American Water, Essential Utilities to merge, creating $40B public water utility

The combined company will serve more than 2,000 communities, with customer prices set to remain the same.

2 weeks ago

TSA workers and air traffic controllers just missed their first full paycheck
Employment
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

‘On a scale of 1 to 10, we’re a negative-2’: Airport workers struggle amid shutdown

As the federal government’s shutdown continues into a fourth week, TSA workers in Philly are feeling the effects.

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia
Sports

Why the Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ play is causing such a stir

The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected the "tush push" play, but opponents and officials struggle to counter it.

2 weeks ago

Congregate meals bring senior center members together
Aging
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Community garden feeds aging adults’ need for good nutrition and good company

Gardening clubs and nutrition programs are just a few of the supports the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging offers to seniors in the city.

3 weeks ago

a crowd of Philadelphians in LOVE Park
Community Events
History
Philadelphia

Philadelphia marks 30th anniversary of Million Man March as reminder to ‘always push back against injustice’

The 1995 march in the nation’s capital called on Black men to unite to work toward social and civic change.

3 weeks ago

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a sign for Lincoln University and police lights
Crime
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania
6abc

1 dead, 6 injured after shooting during homecoming celebration at Lincoln University

A person was detained, said Chester County's district attorney, adding that it was possible that there might be another shooter. Classes will be suspended Monday.

3 weeks ago

Betsey Piette holds a sign that reads
International
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Policing

Philly activists mark 100th peace vigil for Gaza outside of Sen. John Fetterman’s Old City office

Protesters called on Fetterman to stop military aid to Israel and speak up in support of aid to Gaza.

3 weeks ago

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A control tower is seen at Newark Liberty International Airport
Government
National
Travel

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

Flights were delayed Thursday at major airports like LaGuardia and Newark due to air traffic controller shortages.

3 weeks ago

Joanne Craig, chief impact officer for the Foundation of Delaware County
Home & Family
Kids
Pennsylvania

‘It takes a village’: Foundation for Delaware County launches Family Village

The Foundation for Delaware County is bringing all of their programming under one tent to create a continuum of care for families with low incomes.

3 weeks ago

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