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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 Philadelphia metro area has recovered all its jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic began, this includes retail stores such as those along Fairmount Avenue. (Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY)
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Philadelphia Fed president says regional economy on track for ‘soft landing’

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s president forecasts inflation decline without more interest rate hikes.

3 years ago

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Pennsylvania
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Billy Penn

Everything you don’t pay sales tax on in Pennsylvania, from books to utilities

Sunburn treatments are tax-free, but sunblock isn’t. And pumpkins escape sales tax, but only if you’re planning on one for dinner.

3 years ago

Jorge Rivé demonstrates the company's wireless charging system in a lab.
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KOP startup looks to build electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide

The clean technology startup that builds wireless charging devices for large electric vehicles opened a new research and development laboratory in King of Prussia.

3 years ago

Shop windows on a busy commercial corridor.
Business
Economic Development
Economy
Philadelphia

Most Delaware Valley small businesses surveyed by Federal Reserve didn’t see revenue growth last year

The majority of small businesses across the Delaware Valley did not see an increase in revenue during 2022, but that’s an improvement since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

3 years ago

A U.S. Flag hangs in the background at the corner of Wall and Broad Streets in the heart of the Financial District in New York City, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
Business
Economy
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Wall Street tumbles to its worst loss in months

Yields were mixed after Fitch cut the U.S. government’s credit rating. The downgrade strikes at the core of the financial system.

3 years ago

A display for the Mega Millions lottery
National

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.05 billion after another drawing without a big winner

Mega Millions says the new potential jackpot is the fourth-largest in the history of the game and the fifth over $1 billion.

3 years ago

The PSERS building in Harrisburg.
Economy
Pennsylvania
Personal Finance
Spotlight PA

Many Pennsylvania state retirees say they can’t afford inflation on their stagnant pensions

Nearly 69,000 former public school and state workers retired before Pennsylvania boosted pension payments two decades ago. Some lawmakers now want to give them an increase.

3 years ago

Kubota tractors are stored in Uniontown, Pa., Friday, June 9, 2023.
Business
Economy
National

U.S. economy unexpectedly accelerated to a 2.4% growth rate in April-June quarter despite Fed hikes

Driving the gain was a burst of business investment, which surged at a 5.7% annual pace, the fastest rate since late 2021.

3 years ago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives for a news conference at the William McChesney Martin Jr. Federal Reserve Board Building following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in, Washington
Economy
Government
National

Federal Reserve raises its key rate for 11th time by a quarter-point in its drive to slow inflation

The move lifted the Fed’s benchmark short-term rate from roughly 5.1% to 5.3% — its highest level since 2001.

3 years ago

Richard Hooker Secretary Treasurer of Teamsters Local 623 which represents 5,000 workers across Philadelphia chants with the crowd.
Economy
Employment
Philadelphia

Philly union workers rally just days before UPS contract expires

The union contract between 5,000 Philadelphia Teamsters and UPS will expire on July 31. If no deal is reached, members have authorized a strike.

3 years ago

NPR
Business
National
Personal Finance

Got tipping rage? This barista reveals what it’s like to be behind the tip screen

The rise in tipping has many customers fuming, but one worker who depends on tips says most customers misunderstand what they are.

3 years ago

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Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Real Estate

The Battery in Fishtown is getting a 62-unit boutique hotel

The new Fishtown hotel known as Riversuites is expected to open by the end of the year.

3 years ago

Larry Fletcher sits at a table outside of his restaurant.
Business
Delaware
Economic Development
Race & Ethnicity

Black-owned businesses in Delaware work to overcome financial disparities with help from Black Chamber of Commerce

The Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce formed in 2020 to help Black business owners grow while creating new opportunities for others.

3 years ago

A woman shopping in a supermarket
NPR
Economy

Inflation eases to its lowest in over two years, but it’s still running a bit high

Annual inflation hit 3% in June, the lowest since March 2021, a sign that the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes are having an impact.

3 years ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

‘A return to normal’: New report shows silver lining for renters in Philadelphia

Prices remain high, but aren’t growing at the rate they were during the pandemic.

3 years ago

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