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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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10 underrated Philly books to devour in the quarantine era

Buy them online to support local independent booksellers.

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These Philly stay-at-home portraits show resilience in the face of the pandemic

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Yes, you can go to your community garden; City deems farms ‘essential’

Philadelphia has given community gardens and urban farms the green light to operate during the COVID-19 shutdown with new safety and social distancing measures in place.

5 years ago

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Local officials continue to close beaches, boardwalks in N.J.

More New Jersey municipalities are closing their beaches and boardwalks amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

5 years ago

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‘I’m an essential worker’: Nannies, Uber drivers and other low-wage earners ask Philly for coronavirus relief fund

Nearly 400 people gathered remotely on a Zoom call with city lawmakers.

5 years ago

Signs posted around the offices of Ceiba in Norris Square, Kensington encourage visitors to participate in the 2020 census. (Becca Haydu for WHYY)
Philadelphia
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Stuck home because of coronavirus? Spread the word about the census, Philly groups urge

The census is now online and being mailed to homes across the region. Philly community groups are still trying to get the word out during the pandemic.

5 years ago

Erika Almirón pictured with her mother, Nilda Almirón Niz. Almirón is a social justice activist who is awaiting the results of a coronavirus test and is self-quarantining from family in the meantime. (Liliana Almirón)
Public Health

Philly social justice activist Erika Almirón discusses being tested for coronavirus

Erika Almirón, a social justice advocate in Philadelphia, worries for her family and for those in detention while awaiting her coronavirus test results.

5 years ago

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Philly rushing to add morgue space in advance of COVID-19 death surge

Refrigerated trucks are a potential solution.

5 years ago

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Sweet: Peeps production stops, but Easter is taken care of

The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Just Born confections company said its production facilities there and in Philadelphia closed Wednesday through April 7.

5 years ago

Teaching assistant Shariece Beecham says she will keep going in Babes on the Square Too to care for babies and infants. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware
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Child care workers ‘scared, but they come’ during coronavirus health emergency

Delaware has more than 1,000 child care facilities. They are reeling, but many remain open with reduced enrollment as coronavirus infects more across the state.

5 years ago

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Emptier grocery shelves help cultivate a growing interest in home gardening

Many people have become interested in growing their own vegetables during this pandemic, to try and feed themselves and those around them.

5 years ago

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March 26 - April 1, 2020

A museum’s March Madness, the Boss in concert and the Met online

Unlike the residents of the Philadelphia area in 1918, who suffered through the devastating Spanish flu pandemic, we can turn to online entertainment.

5 years ago

Cars line up at a drive-thru coronavirus test station in the parking lot at Citizens Bank Park.
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Life during coronavirus: the Pennsylvania shutdown in pictures

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5 years ago

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Philadelphia

‘We can’t be around each other in the way we want’: Funerals amid coronavirus crisis

One Philadelphia family said coronavirus tainted their funeral plans. With limits on guests and a traditional repast, this family honors life amid social distancing.

5 years ago

A mural created by artist Nile Livingston was installed at 17th and Vine streets along with a public hand washing station meant for people who are living with housing instability. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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People experiencing homelessness have a place to wash their hands while the city shuts down

As the city shuts down to slow a COVID-19 outbreak, people experiencing homeless are left with fewer resources for personal hygiene when they are needed most.

5 years ago

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