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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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Mayor Jim Kenney (in blue) and Mable Ellis Welborn (in maroon), board chair of the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust, unveil the new name of the international arrivals hall at the Philadelphia airport. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
History
Philadelphia
Travel

Philadelphia airport names international arrivals hall after Dr. Leon Sullivan

The name of the Philadelphia activist for advocated for Black entrepreneurialism and the anti-apartheid movement will greet international travelers coming to Philly.

4 years ago

Mom Natali Rosario (left), 17 year-old Ivan (center) and pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Tina Loven (right) spoke to the media about Ivan’s recovery a year after he was shot in the head near his high school, October 18, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Gun Violence
Health Care
Philadelphia

One year later: A Philadelphia student and shooting survivor spreads hope for others impacted by gun violence

A year after suffering from a gunshot wound to the head outside his North Philadelphia school, Ivan Cuevas and his family show what survivorship can look like.

4 years ago

Crates of avocados wait to be processed
Community Events
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

‘Avogeddon’ hits Philly: Surplus avocados to be given away for free

Local nonprofit Sharing Excess will give away thousands of avocados for free at FDR Park this week after supply chain issues result in a massive surplus at area food banks.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper, center, is doused in booze in the locker room
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Could this be the start of another golden stretch for the Phillies? Memories from the 2007 NL East clincher

Fans feel a lot like they did a decade ago: they believe in this team again.

4 years ago

On Oct. 17, 2022, The Wardrobe hosted a free clothing drive at its Old City location for members of the LGBTQ community. Clothing items for all genders and sizes were available. Pre-registration was required. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Employment
Income Inequality
LGBTQ
Philadelphia

Wardrobe event looks to ease shopping experience for Philly’s LGBTQ+ community

Local nonprofits and activists met Monday at The Wardrobe in Old City for an event meant to address clothing insecurities in Philly’s LGBTQ community.

4 years ago

The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate a win over the Atlanta Braves after Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Phillies won, 8-3. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Mental Health
Philadelphia
Sports

Philly sports’ winning streak boosts spirits across the Delaware Valley

This week, the Phillies and Union continue their playoff runs. The 76ers tip off in their regular season opener Tuesday.

4 years ago

A person raises their arms as they walk forward. More people holding a sign that reads Peoplehood walk behind them.
Community Events
Neighborhoods
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

22nd Peoplehood Parade returns to West Philly with art, music, and Gritty costumes

At this Spiral Q event, it doesn’t matter what you look like or where you come from — or even if folks can’t quite pin down your origin story.

4 years ago

Both sides of a highway jam-packed with cars
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Philly drivers have it the worst compared to other cities

Commuters' frustrations are justified, says a new report looking at everything from the cost of parking to how long drivers sit idle.

4 years ago

(Courtesy of Frutero)
Changing Communities
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Flavors of the East and South America find a home in Philadelphia

Local entrepreneurs announce plans to expand all natural fruit flavored ice cream business beyond Philadelphia.

4 years ago

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Brothers Kaleb Rush (left) and Kolby (right) are the owners of Saint Rocco’s, a gourmet dog treat company in Bucks County, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Animals
Business
Pennsylvania

It started as a pandemic passion project. Now, 2 brothers are opening up a gourmet kitchen for dogs in Bucks County

What started in the early days of the pandemic as a passion project has blossomed into a full-on shop that serves dogs high-quality treats in Bucks County.

4 years ago

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Business
Crime
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Wawa to close 2 Center City Philadelphia locations due to continued safety concerns

The beloved convenience store chain says it is closing stores at 12th and Market streets and 19th and Market streets.

4 years ago

Pictured items include a jawn pillow from The Pillow Works, the Drawn Jawn coloring book by Katie Otte, a jawn sticker from South Fellini and a print that says
PlanPhilly
Changing Communities
History
Philadelphia

‘Jawn’ is more than a noun. It connects us to who we are, beyond our city and region

The word ‘jawn’ can be used to replace any noun in a sentence, but the term is more than an interchangeable Philly word. It has a deeper meaning, writes Kae Lani Palmisano.

4 years ago

A portion of 13th Street in Philadelphia's Gayborhood has been renamed for Jeff Guaracino, the 48-year-old CEO of Visit Philadelphia, who died in December of 2021. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
History
International
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Travel

Philly tourism trailblazer gets Gayborhood street named after him

Jeff Guaracino is known as one of the forces behind the Philly tourism campaign “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay.”

4 years ago

File photo: Hundreds gathered at Gorgas Park Thursday for a prayer vigil following Tuesday's deadly shooting at Roxborough High School. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Gun Violence
Incarceration
Kids
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania prisoners are giving their own money to families impacted by gun violence

The “Community Bereavement Fund”, launched by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men, went live today to offer assistance to families who’ve lost a child to gun violence.

4 years ago

A fire burns at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in June 2019, hours after a series of early morning explosions at the 150-year-old industrial complex at 3100 W. Passyunk Ave. (Emma Lee / WHYY)
Energy
Philadelphia
Public Safety
StateImpact Pennsylvania

PES refinery explosion investigation says EPA should scrutinize deadly chemical hydroflouric acid

The Chemical Safety Board’s investigation points to a corroded pipe as the source of the explosion. It also says several safety provisions failed to kick in immediately or wer

4 years ago

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