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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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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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Adam Woolley instructing the class on the aerial swing. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
LGBTQ

A Pride Month event teaches LGBTQ teens circus techniques and connecting skills

Staff at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts demonstrated the basics of aerial sling, juggling and trampoline, to help kids `find their tribe.’

5 years ago

This Jan. 26, 1965, file photo shows Mildred Loving and her husband Richard P Loving. Bernard S. Cohen, who successfully challenged a Virginia law banning interracial marriage. (AP)
NPR
History
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Today is Loving Day — when interracial marriage finally became legal in the U.S.

The Lovings had committed what Virginia called unlawful cohabitation. Their marriage was deemed illegal because Mildred was Black and Native American; and Richard was white.

5 years ago

Last year the city unveiled a new Pride flag ZARI TARAZONA / BILLY PENN
History
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly LGBTQ history: An overview of the city’s legacy of pride

From Quaker house parties to the black-and-brown striped flag.

5 years ago

Apple announced this week at its Worldwide Developer Conference a new feature in its forthcoming operating system, iOS 15, that will digitize state-issued licensees and ID cards. (Apple)
NPR
Technology

Apple iPhones can soon hold your ID. Privacy experts are on edge

Buying a coffee and grabbing a train is already possible with an iPhone, but Apple wants to replace the physical wallet completely.

5 years ago

Celena Morrison is the Executive Director of the Office of LGBT Affairs for the City of Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community Events
LGBTQ
Philadelphia

‘More Color, More Pride’ flag ascends at Philly City Hall

The flag, created in 2017, includes black and brown stripes in addition to the traditional six-color rainbow layout.

5 years ago

Al Lynch rode his horse to Malcolm X Park from North Philadelphia to celebrate Juneteenth. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community Events
History
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity

Trenton to mark Juneteenth next weekend with first citywide celebration

The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County plans to host a three-day Juneteenth celebration next weekend in Trenton.

5 years ago

A police body camera image shows bystanders including Darnella Frazier (third from right filming) as former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was recorded pressing his knee on George Floyd's neck in Minneapolis. (Minneapolis Police Department via AP)
NPR
Black Lives Matter
Policing
Social Justice

Darnella Frazier, who filmed George Floyd’s murder, wins an honorary Pulitzer

The video played a major role in igniting a global protest movement against police violence, and was used as evidence in the trial of Floyd's killer.

5 years ago

Stephen Bilenky holds a steel bike frame at Bilenky Cycle Works in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Government
International
Transportation

How a Philly bike dude built British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new ride

Bearded bike-maker Stephen Bilenky typically builds high-performance steel bikes using vintage milling machines.

5 years ago

Multiple homes went up in flames in Eagleville, Pennsylvania on Thursday afternoon after authorities say a code enforcement officer encountered a homeowner who was allegedly armed with a weapon. (6ABC)
Public Safety
6ABC

Body of homeowner found after explosions, fire in Eagleville, Pa.

The body of the man who witnesses say chased a code enforcement officer with a gun Thursday was found inside the rubble of his Eagleville home shortly before midnight.

5 years ago

Photos courtesy of Netflix
Radio Times
Architecture & Design
LGBTQ
Visual Arts

“Worn Stories” and the clothing that makes us

For many of us, the items in our closet hold meaning, memory, and stories within their seams. On this show, we explore those stories and ask what our clothing means to us.

Air Date: June 11, 2021

Listen 49:15
Philadelphia skyline
Business
Economy
Philadelphia

Convention and Visitors Bureau wants groups to `Meet the Moment’ in Philly

A new marketing blitz targets markets just a short hop away, as well as local businesses that could keep their conferences here.

5 years ago

William Hite speaks at a press conference.
K-12
Philadelphia

Thousands of Philly students line up to take advantage of expanded summer programs

Using federal stimulus dollars, the district is combining academics with other ways to enrich the learning experience for students. Almost 15,000 students have signed up.

5 years ago

Image showing the Colonial Pipeline Houston Station facility in Pasadena
NPR
National
Technology

U.S. suffers over 7 ransomware attacks an hour. It’s now a national security risk

The surge in attacks has been years in the making. Last year, there were 65,000 ransomware attacks, according to the cybersecurity company Recorded Future.

5 years ago

(Photo by BENCE BOROS on Unsplash)
Things To Do
Community Events

Pride, Philly Beer Week, a Prince tribute, and Take 6 in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

June 10-13 - Prince tribute, Philly Pride, Beer fest, Take 6

5 years ago

Listen 3:52
Visitors mill about The Boathouse at FDR Park
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Tacos, crab cakes, spiked desserts: What to eat and drink at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Maybe skip the veggie hoagie, but there are local food trucks, a beer garden, and seating that overlooks the lakes.

5 years ago

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