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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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More U.S. parents than ever have paid leave this Mother’s Day — but most still don’t

Momentum is building in the Senate and House to expand paid leave. With no federal law, 13 states and the District of Columbia have adopted paid family and medical leave laws.

1 year ago

Celena Morrison, Philadelphia's executive director of LGBT Affairs is arrested along with her husband following a traffic stop on I-76.
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Pa. trooper who arrested LGBTQ+ leaders in Philly no longer works for state police

In March, Celena Morrison and husband Darius McLean were arrested after a traffic stop on an elevated stretch of highway in the city, part of which was captured on video.

1 year ago

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ACCT Philly dealing with severe overcrowding, in need of short-term fosters

"We were Instacarting dog crates because we had no place for these dogs to sit," said ACCT Philly's executive director.

1 year ago

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Point-in-time count offers ‘snapshot’ of homelessness in Montgomery County

The count showed an uptick in people experiencing homelessness — although more people were in emergency shelters rather than outdoors compared to the year before.

1 year ago

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Delaware
Employment
Race & Ethnicity

How Delaware’s Hispanic Commission works to improve economic outcomes for Latinos

A key priority for Delaware’s Hispanic Commission is ensuring immigrants can use their degrees from their native countries.

1 year ago

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Brandon Marsh
Philadelphia
Sports

This one time, with a band question, Phillies fan sparks a ‘Sexy’ slogan

Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh was mic'd up during a game, and when asked what his hypothetical band name would be, his response launched a new slogan.

1 year ago

Cavan Sullivan
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

What to know about the Philadelphia Union’s newest — and youngest — player

Philly-born and Norristown-raised, 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signed the biggest homegrown player deal in Major League Soccer history.

1 year ago

Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia
Policing
Politics
Protests

Photos: Philly police dismantle Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Penn, arrest dozens

Here's a look at how the scene at the University of Pennsylvania unfolded, in photos.

1 year ago

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Community Events
Pennsylvania

Inaugural Delco Gives Day raises $1.6 million for Delaware County nonprofits

Gritty and the Phillie Fanatic showed up to celebrate the end of the Foundation for Delaware County’s first annual day of giving.

1 year ago

Earl Wilson
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Preservation

After decades of pressure, Eastwick celebrates major milestone in Clearview Landfill cleanup

The EPA says the landfill cap will protect nearby residents from toxins. The cleanup was sped up with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

1 year ago

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Photos of the vandalism are circulating on social media showing the words
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Protests
6abc

Jewish fraternity house at Temple University vandalized with ‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted on roof

An investigation is underway after the incident at the fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi.

1 year ago

the encampment at Penn
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Protests

Penn places students on mandatory leave of absence for pro-Palestine encampment

Further action is pending disciplinary investigations by Penn's Center for Community Standards and Accountability, a Penn spokesperson said.

1 year ago

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Addiction
Government Accountability
Homelessness
Philadelphia

Kensington sweep ‘doesn’t make a dent’ but is a start, says City Council member

Councilmember Quetcy Lozada was at K&A as the city cleared encampments Wednesday morning. "I wasn't disappointed,” she said, “I was just concerned.”

1 year ago

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Community Events
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Billy Penn

Philly’s first Beerathon brings 5K run and festival to the Navy Yard

Runners receive a beer at each mile marker during Saturday’s event, with food trucks, music, and tastings from over a dozen breweries.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philly selected to host ultimate frisbee Championship Weekend

The Philadelphia Surge hope to be in the PUL finals when it’s hosted at Drexel’s Vidas Field in late June.

1 year ago

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