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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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The protests converged at the University of Pennsylvania on April 25, 2024, where students are attempting to occupy the campus grounds. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Student protest amidst war in Gaza, former Obama White House social secretary Deesha Dyer, cocktail brothers

Protests over the war in Gaza have erupted at colleges and universities in our region. We talk with a student newspaper reporter about what activists on both sides are saying.

Air Date: April 30, 2024 12:00 pm

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A Tyson Foods chicken product
Environment
Pennsylvania
Preservation
Public Spaces

Report: Pa. chicken plant pollutes waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus

A Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County is one of several Tyson plants that researchers say discharged pollutants by piping wastewater into waterways.

1 year ago

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A box of bell peppers sitting on a table
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New Jersey

A Mercer County group is helping make food pantries more accessible to people with disabilities

Trenton Health Team has expanded a free food-finder online directory, which provides critically important accessibility information.

1 year ago

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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Lawsuit
Law
New Jersey
Public Health

Union asks judge to dismiss anti-smoking lawsuit targeting Atlantic City casinos

Local 54 of the Unite Here union says many of its 10,000 workers could lose their jobs and the means to support their families if smoking were banned.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Parking Authority's AutoPark at Old City
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

As the bus turns: New proposal for intercity bus stop is Old City parking garage

Philly’s wandering bus terminal for Greyhound and other carriers could land at the AutoPark at Olde City.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce
Media
Sports

Jason Kelce will join ESPN and be part of ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame show, AP source says

Kelce is expected to replace Robert Griffin III, who would continue with the network as a college football analyst.

1 year ago

Larry Krasner
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Philly DA predicts record low for violent crime in 2024

District Attorney Larry Krasner said there could be a national record for low violent crime as it falls this year in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

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Wally the alligator receives a pet
Animals
Philadelphia
6abc

Emotional support alligator ‘Wally’ was stolen during Georgia trip, released into swamp, owner says

The emotional support animal was then released into a swamp, with roughly 20 other alligators.

1 year ago

Penn Student EncPenn Student Encampment 3ampment 3
Higher Education
National
Protests

Demonstrations roil U.S. campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over the war in Gaza

Many students are demanding their universities cut financial ties with Israel over the large-scale operation in Gaza.

1 year ago

Emily Smith and Julia Zagar
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Jim’s Steaks reopens this week, embracing Isaiah Zagar’s former home

Two South Street landmarks were destroyed in a 2022 fire: Jim’s Steaks and the neighboring Eyes Gallery. The two buildings are now one.

1 year ago

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Runners on the corner of Frankford Avenue and Hagert Street
Community Events
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Sports

‘A true testament to him’: Fishtown Beer Runners celebrate late founder with memorial run

On Saturday at Philadelphia Brewing Co., more than 200 people paid tribute to David April, who founded the group more than 15 years ago.

1 year ago

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Aerial view of St. Thomas Church in Southern Coventry, Pa (Photo courtesy of 6abc)
Crime
Pennsylvania
Personal Finance
6abc

Catholic priest accused of stealing $40K from Chester County church

Lawrence Kozak has been charged with theft and related crimes.

1 year ago

Penn Student Encampment with signs
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Protests

Campus Gaza protests: Here’s what’s happening in Philly, N.J. and Delaware

Here’s the local view of the national outpouring of college students speaking out against America’s involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.

1 year ago

Spain Israel Palestinians
NPR
International
Protests
Social Justice

Hamas releases video of a second American being held hostage in Gaza

U.S. citizen Keith Siegel was reportedly abducted on Oct. 7 from his home in the community of Kfar Azza, close to the Gaza Strip.

1 year ago

Penn Student Encampment 2
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Politics
Protests

Penn students remain steadfast despite orders to end encampment: ‘We will stay until our demands are met’

Penn professors have pushed back against the interim president’s order to end the protest, saying they are "deeply disturbed."

1 year ago

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