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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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Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip in Rafah, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)
International
Military

UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip.

2 years ago

House Republicans selected Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La.,to be the latest nominee for Speaker of the House.(Jose Luis Magana/AP)
NPR
Government
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House to enter 22nd day without a speaker, but with a new nominee for the job

House Republicans selected Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana to be their latest candidate for speaker.

2 years ago

Maria Battista (Via candidate website)
Government
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Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

Candidate for Pennsylvania appeals court in November election struck by car while placing yard signs

Maria Battista's campaign said she was released Monday after being treated for minor injuries, including a hairline fracture of her collarbone.

2 years ago

Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., arrives as Republicans meet to decide who to nominate to be the new House speaker, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
Government
National

Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination

He reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House denied him the votes he would need.

2 years ago

A building destroyed in the Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip is seen in Rafah on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
International
Public Safety

Israel increases strikes on Gaza and 2 more hostages are freed. UN says aid sent so far is a trickle

With Israel still barring the entry of fuel, the U.N. said aid distribution would soon grind to a halt when it can no longer fuel trucks inside Gaza.

2 years ago

David Oh at a mayoral candidates forum in March; Cherelle Parker at a mayoral candidates forum in January
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
6abc

A New Chapter: The Philadelphia Mayoral Town Hall

The candidates for Mayor of Philadelphia are in the 6abc Studios for A New Chapter: The Philadelphia Mayoral Town Hall

2 years ago

Nicholas O'Rourke
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly Democrats expel member for Working Families Party support, as 100+ Dems sign WFP endorsement letter

“Thank you, and have a great life,” the ex-committeeperson was told.

2 years ago

Palestinians look for survivors after the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Rafah
International
Public Safety

Israel strikes across Gaza after allowing another small aid convoy into the besieged enclave

The WHO said seven hospitals in northern Gaza have been forced to shut down due to damage from strikes, lack of power and supplies, or Israeli evacuation orders.

2 years ago

People on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing watch as a convoy of lorries carrying humanitarian aid crosses to the Gaza Strip on Sunday.(Mohammed Assad/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
International
Military
Public Safety

2nd batch of aid crosses into Gaza as Israel intensifies strikes

Fourteen trucks with essential supplies provided by the United Nations entered the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday. It included water, food and medical equipment, but no fuel.

2 years ago

An exhortation to vote at Graffiti Pier in Philadelphia.
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

Youth voter turnout in Philly is on the rise, but tens of thousands still don’t cast a ballot

Several groups are working to increase voter engagement among 18- to 24-year-olds, including the Campus Vote Project.

2 years ago

The Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pa.
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Social Justice

Pennsylvania governor’s office settles for $295K a former staffer’s claim senior aide harassed her

The settlement stems from allegations made by the woman against Mike Vereb, who served as Shapiro’s secretary of legislative affairs until his resignation last month.

2 years ago

Jim Jordan in congress
Government
Government Accountability

House Republicans reject Jim Jordan a third time for the speaker’s gavel as opposition deepens

In all, Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues, leaving him far from the majority needed.

2 years ago

Rowhomes in Wilmington
Delaware
Employment
Government Accountability
Policing

Wilmington still has five-year residency rule for city employees, but Mayor Purzycki not enforcing the law

City Council members say the decision is legally theirs to make. But a bill to lift the rule is on hold after vocal foes descended on chambers Thursday.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Capitol building at night
Employment
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. tax credits result in ‘mixed bag’ for job creation

A recent state analysis of 20 state tax credit programs found seven accomplished their legislative intent.

2 years ago

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip
International
Public Safety

Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released

The pair, who also hold Israeli citizenship, were the first hostages to be released, and more than 200 are still being held.

2 years ago

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