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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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Vintage military vehicles and reenactors take part in a reenactment of the liberation of Paris from German occupation to celebrate its 75th anniversary, in Paris, France, August 25, 2019.  REUTERS/Charles Platiau - RC18C82A7B40
History
International
Military
PBS NewsHour

Paris celebrates its liberation from Nazis, 75 years on

The liberation of Paris was both joyous and chaotic

6 years ago

The Instrument of Hope is lacquered in black except for the shiny brass parts, which are clear lacquered. They include the lead pipe, which is made from bullets set end to end and drilled out so that air can flow through to make it a playable instrument. The tops of the three buttons are made of the sawn-off casing end caps or rims. (Matt Mckay/Publicis North America)
NPR
Public Safety

A trumpet made of bullets and the kids who inspired it take hope around the country

The Instrument of Hope was inspired by an organization called Shine MSD — which stands for Marjory Stoneman Douglas

6 years ago

Hundreds gather at the President’s House on Independence Mall to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first arrival of enslaved Africans. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘We didn’t just sit down and let this happen’: Hundreds in Philly mark 400th anniversary of American slavery

"They're helping to make history. They may not realize it now, but one day they'll be able to look back and say, 'I was there.'"

6 years ago

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The Geico Skytypers are a one-of-a-kind fleet of vintage planes that do precision formation stunts (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Billy Penn

Flying with the vintage WWII stunt team that just buzzed Atlantic City

Pilots line up to join the Geico Skytypers, despite the possibility of crashes.

6 years ago

Clifton Heights Inn was once a Methodist Church and many of the guests who pass through are former congregants. Some have hosted weddings and anniversaries at the church turned inn. (Shahla Farzan/St. Louis Public Radio)
NPR
Religion

Houses of worship find new life after congregations downsize

As the number of Americans who belong to a house of worship declines, congregations are selling their buildings. Some of those former houses of worship are finding new life.

6 years ago

The Philadelphia Soccer Club Coppa Elite team. (Courtesy of Todd Galvelis)
Philadelphia
Sports

Philadelphia girls’ soccer champs excited to see national women’s team play here

Philadelphia Soccer Club Coppa Elite’s under-14 girls' team is excited to see the U.S. National Women’s Soccer Team at its Victory Tour game.

6 years ago

Listen 1:56
Bishop Troy K. Grant delivers a sermon during the
Philadelphia
Religion

After shooting standoff, a sermon of hope and love for community rocked by gun violence

After last week’s shootout in Nicetown-Tioga, the sermons on Saturday were given in a new light — with a focus on hope, unity and healing.

6 years ago

A sign in Cape May instructs swimmers caught in a rip current to swim parallel to the beach to escape. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

N.J. trooper saves man from drowning while vacationing at the Shore

A New Jersey state trooper vacationing with his family at the Jersey Shore recently put his water rescue training into action and saved a man from drowning.

6 years ago

Acting Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine Coulter (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Gender
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

Philly just got its first female police commissioner — 45 years after top cop used ‘God’s wisdom’ to keep women off the force

The 1970s PPD was wary of hormones, bad bones and gullibility.

6 years ago

This painting by Sidney King depicts Virginia in 1619 as a Dutch frigate docks at Point Comfort bringing 20 African slaves to be traded to the settlers for food. (AP Photo)
The Philadelphia Experiment
History
Race & Ethnicity
The Philadelphia Experiment

Point Comfort’s legacy: Slavery and scars, but also strength that builds from pushing back

When you’re always pushing against the weight of oppression, it’s like your soul is pumping iron. The heavier the weight, the stronger your spirit gets.

6 years ago

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Down the Shore
New Jersey

Eight years ago, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook the Jersey Shore

Eight years ago today, the Jersey Shore was rattled by an earthquake that experts say about one-third of the United States population also felt.

6 years ago

Smoke rising from the refinery
Business
Energy

No severance pay or benefits for PES refinery workers; next round of layoffs Friday

Friday will be the last day for union workers at the fire-damaged Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery, except for 83 who will stay on.

6 years ago

Patty Beach, a worker at the South Philadelphia refinery, makes her case to save her place of employment. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Economy
Energy
Environment
Philadelphia
PlanPhilly

Emotions raw, PES refinery workers fight to keep plant open

Refinery unions say the closure of the facility will impact about 36,000 jobs indirectly and that the region will lose $16 billions if it closes permanently.

6 years ago

The Life Do Grow farm in North Philly EMMA LEE / WHYY
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly entrepreneurs crowdfunded $50K to save a neighborhood farm

Stewards want Life Do Grow to become a ‘trampoline’ for local start-ups.

6 years ago

Shoppers line up at check out at I. Goldberg, which will close on Friday after 100 years in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Economy
Philadelphia

A world without I. Goldberg Army & Navy: the iconic store’s final days

The Army & Navy store, a Philadelphia retail institution, has been struggling as Center City rents went up and walk-in trade went down.

6 years ago

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