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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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Politics & Policy

Mayor Marty Small
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Atlantic City Dems seek to block change of government vote

Atlantic City's Democratic Party is seeking to block a special election next month on whether to eliminate an elected mayor in favor of an appointed city manager

7 years ago

(Richard Vogel/AP Photo, file)
Environment
Transportation

N.J. launches $5,000 rebate for electric vehicles purchases

It’s part of a push to increase electric vehicles on New Jersey’s roads tenfold by 2025.

7 years ago

The Republican National Committee has mailed forms, called the “2020 Congressional District Census,” to selected homes in Montgomery and Berks counties in recent weeks. (provided)
National
Pennsylvania

GOP ‘congressional census’ circulates in Montco and Berks County, causes confusion

A local lawmaker is warning people to look out for a political questionnaire, designed to look like the 2020 census, that seeks donations for the Republican Party.

7 years ago

The empty lot at 13th and Bainbridge Streets in South Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Real Estate

South Philly lot named in Kenyatta Johnson indictment to hit market ‘very soon’

The city of Philadelphia is moving forward with plans to develop housing on land at the center of a federal corruption case.

7 years ago

Campaign worker Madisson Morris, of St.Paul, Minn., sets up flags at the election night headquarters for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.,Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Sanders edges Buttigieg in NH, giving Dems 2 front-runners

The strength of Sanders and Buttigieg was matched in reverse by the struggle of former Vice President Joe Biden

7 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks during a campaign event at Hopkinton Town Hall on Feb. 9 in Hopkinton, N.H. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
NPR
Elections
National

Tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang dropping out of 2020 presidential race

Yang built his campaign around a signature policy proposal — universal basic income — rising from relative obscurity with a loyal following of supporters.

7 years ago

State Rep. Seth Grove, R-York County, takes the oath of office during swearing-in ceremonies. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives swearing-in ceremony is held in the state Capitol House Chambers, Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The ceremony marks the convening of the 201st legislative session of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. (Dan Gleiter/PennLive)
Keystone Crossroads
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. House lawmaker wants to end ‘honor system’ that allows agencies to hide contracts

Under state law, all agencies and departments are required to publish contracts worth at least $5,000 to an online search tool for government spending.

7 years ago

Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery on August 8, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Energy
Environment

Philadelphia proposes banning hydrofluoric acid, toxic chemical in refinery explosion

The proposal stems from last summer’s explosion at the PES refinery in South Philadelphia. The company is winding its way through bankruptcy.

7 years ago

(Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Early voting is here! How to vote by mail in Pennsylvania

Cast a ballot from your bed.

7 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg generated criticism after a 2015 audio clip resurfaced in which he defends aggressive police tactics targeting minority communities. (Carlos Osorio/AP Photo)
NPR
Elections
Race & Ethnicity

‘Throw them against the wall and frisk them’: Bloomberg’s 2015 race talk stirs debate

Michael Bloomberg is distancing himself from a 2015 speech in which the former New York City mayor defended aggressive police tactics in minority neighborhoods.

7 years ago

Residents arrive to vote in the New Hampshire Primary at Bishop O'Neill Youth Center, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Elections

New Hampshire primary 2020: Liveblog

Follow the latest updates as New Hampshire voters head to the polls.

7 years ago

Temple students Luisa Suarez and Conall Smith (right) interviewing former Mass. Gov. Bill Weld in New Hampshire. (Kenneth Cooper)
Elections
Higher Education
National

Believing in your own power: Lessons from N.H. primary

Temple University students are learning more than journalism skills while covering the New Hampshire primary.

7 years ago

Rutgers University football
Higher Education
New Jersey
Sports

N.J. Senate approves legislation allowing college athletes to earn money from endorsements

The Fair Play Act would allow college athletes to strike endorsement deals using their name, image, or likeness. But critics and a time lag are working against the move.

7 years ago

N. State Road in Springfield, Delaware County Pa. (Google Maps)
Infrastructure
Streets & Roads
Taxes

To fund road repair, Delco may charge more for vehicle registration

Delaware County officials are mulling a new $5 fee on vehicle registrations. It could help raise millions to fund road and bridge repairs.

7 years ago

To Honor and Serve, right, with jockey Jose Lezcano aboard, heads to the finish line during the running of the Pennsylvania Derby horse race at Parx Racing, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Bensalem, Pa. Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Sports
PA Post

Horse racing industry stages rally to buck Gov. Wolf’s plan to raid its trust fund

The groups says the move to take $204 million from a $250-million fund would result in “the end of horse racing in Pennsylvania."

7 years ago

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