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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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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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It’s okay to say ‘you’re beautiful’ to your kids

The mid-week trip to Tampa was offered to me with relatively little notice. Of course I said yes. Freelancers always says yes. ...

8 years ago

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Delaware singer takes on national TV competition

Newark's Kelsea Johnson has received an outpouring of support from Delaware fans after securing a spot on NBC's singing competition 'The Voice.'

8 years ago

Rose Marie Beauchemin Verzella uses a template to pick the size of Maureen Matteis-Bilbee’s nipple and areola tattoos. (Alex Stern for WHYY)
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After mastectomy, some women visit tattoo artists

The “illusion of protrusion” makes for a realistic nipple tattoo.

8 years ago

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Some day my prince will not come — and that’s actually fine

I've definitely put myself out there. I'm playing the match game. And? I haven't found him yet.

8 years ago

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7 great ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids in Philly

The achievements of women throughout history have often been overlooked—but during the month of March, arts and cultural organizations ...

8 years ago

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Speak Easy
Philadelphia
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Finding joy in accepting, navigating obstacles on annual Philly perimeter trek

Photographer J.J. Tiziou's yearly walk offers life lessons as well as myriad views of the city.

8 years ago

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Religion

Bed, Bath, and Beyond blessing

Mitzvahs are acts of kindness or reverence generally thought of as “good deeds," which may benefit individuals or the world at large. I’m way behind on my mitzvah bucket list.

8 years ago

 (Jeff Chiu/AP file photo)
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Drunk man takes $1,600 Uber from West Virginia to New Jersey

NJ.com reported Wednesday that Kenny Bachman thought he was taking an Uber to where he was staying, near the West Virginia University campus.

8 years ago

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Delaware
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Trenton ranks last for capital city quality of life, Dover and Harrisburg not much better

The new rankings from Wallethub.com give Trenton the worst rating of any state capital for quality of life.

8 years ago

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Aging
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Discovering my passion for the Eagles later in life

My parents and I were not born Eagles fans. We earned our Eagles pride. It took years, but we were persuaded of the righteousness of our city's gritty underdogs.

8 years ago

Gold medal winner Chloe Kim, of the United States, (1) and bronze winner Arielle Gold, of the United States, celebrate after the women's halfpipe finals at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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8 years ago

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In defense of going over-the-top on Valentine’s Day

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Candy heart messages getting stale? Computer-generated options are no help

Today is Valentine's Day, and if you struggled to find just the right words to tell a special someone how you feel, you have options.

8 years ago

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The future is now

My youngest daughter went through a brief phase last year of constantly reminding us that we were always living in the future. She’d sa ...

8 years ago

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Happy Together

Guests: James Pawelski, Suzann Pileggi Pawelski Love is in the air. Around Valentine’s Day, it can be hard to i ...

Air Date: February 13, 2018

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