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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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Criminal Justice
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
6abc

Mayor of Bucks County borough charged in April hit-and-run crash

The mayor of Morrisville Borough, Bucks County has been charged in an April 2023 hit-and-run crash, according to the district attorney's office.

3 years ago

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Law
Philadelphia
Policing

Philly cops fired over offensive Facebook posts can pursue First Amendment claim, court rules

A dozen Philly police officers who were fired or suspended for racist and violent social media posts can pursue a lawsuit against the city, a federal appeals court ruled.

3 years ago

Trump is visible in front of a U.S. flag.
Crime
Government Accountability
Law

Donald Trump described Pentagon plan of attack and shared classified map, indictment says

An indictment charging former President Donald Trump with mishandling classified documents has been unsealed.

3 years ago

Donald Trump
Crime
Government Accountability

Here are the other investigations Trump has to worry about

The former president faces a string of inquiries in various states and venues as he campaigns for a second term in the White House.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight
Crime
Government Accountability

Trump indicted: What to know about the documents case and what’s next

The federal charges represent the biggest legal jeopardy so far for Trump.

3 years ago

Trump speaks onstage.
Law
National
Politics

Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president

The indictment carries unmistakably grave legal consequences, including the possibility of prison if Trump's convicted.

3 years ago

Tow people at voting stations.
Elections
Law
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Delaware County rejected voters’ flawed mail ballots. Then it refused to count their in-person votes

While the legal dispute only involves roughly a half-dozen voters, it could have implications statewide.

3 years ago

A number of fake fentanyl pills seized by DEA are displayed in a pile.
Addiction
Criminal Justice
Delaware

‘Told you it was some fire’: Delaware fentanyl seller gets more than seven years in prison after deadly deal

The user wanted fentanyl, and paid with his life. Advocates and law enforcement agents agree the case illustrates the escalating dangers of fake pills.

3 years ago

A protester, holds a poster of Ajike Owens at the Marion County Courthouse, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Ocala, demanding the arrest of a woman who shot and killed Owens, a 35-year-old mother of four, last Friday night, June 2. Authorities came under intense pressure Tuesday to bring charges against a white woman who killed Owens, a Black neighbor, on her front doorstep, as they navigated Florida’s divisive stand your ground law that provides considerable leeway to the suspect in making a claim of self defense
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
National
Race & Ethnicity

Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats

Authorities say a white Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor told investigators she felt threatened by the victim and her young children.

3 years ago

Evan Milligan, Deuel Ross, Letetia Jackson, Terri Sewell, Janai Nelson
Government
Law
National
Social Justice

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case

The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case.

3 years ago

Trump at a rally
Crime
Government Accountability

Justice Dept. moves closer toward possible indictment of Trump in classified documents investigation

Prosecutors recently issued the Trump legal team a target letter, which is often but not always a precursor to criminal charges.

3 years ago

A blurred image of an NYPD police car in motion.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety
Race & Ethnicity

Stop and frisk is being used illegally in New York City, a new report shows. What lessons can Philly learn?

New York Police Department officers are not complying with federal legal standards for stop and frisk, according to a new report from a public oversight agency.

3 years ago

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A bicycle lane along Market Street in Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

New PPA unit contributed to big uptick in tickets for blocking Philly bike lanes

The agency launched the dedicated unit last month as part of a broader focus on public safety violations.

3 years ago

Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Economy
Government Accountability
National

Justice Jackson reports flowers from Oprah, designer clothing as Thomas delays filing disclosure

The details of gifts given to Jackson were among the reports provided by most members of the court in their annual filings.

3 years ago

Police car with siren flashing at night.
Crime
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Defense lawyers ask judge to rule in their favor in lawsuit involving fatal police shooting

Attorneys for Delaware’s largest county and three police officers are asking a federal judge to rule in their favor in a lawsuit stemming from a fatal police shooting in 2021.

3 years ago

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