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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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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

PPA says ‘internet fraud’ is why you can’t pay a parking ticket with your license plate number anymore

The convenience was only a pandemic allowance, an agency spokesperson explained.

3 months ago

The University City Townhomes on the 3900 block of Market Street in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Changing Communities
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Income Inequality
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Developer filing suit over City Council vote to block sale of affordable rentals in University City

The owner of an affordable rental project in University City wants to sell the property, and is going to court over a just-passed City Council bill to ban the sale.

3 months ago

Many trees were felled as part of the restoration and renovation of the Cobbs Creek golf course and community engagement center, as seen on February 27, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Philadelphia
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Tree removal and a campaign donation shine light on Cobbs Creek Foundation’s $1 lease agreement

The Cobbs Creek Foundation drew scrutiny for chopping down hundreds of trees and making an improper political donation. What’s inside its lease with the city?

3 months ago

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Philadelphia
Transportation

$96 million federal grant should keep SEPTA rolling through 2024

The $96 million grant, courtesy of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, will help plug holes in SEPTA’s operating budget amid reduced ridership.

3 months ago

Homes are pictured across from Fairmount Park
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Housing
Income Inequality
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Philly’s rent relief program gets new funding. It won’t last long

The money is expected to last two weeks and help hundreds of households.

3 months ago

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Streets & Roads

Washington Avenue planning chaos ends with city choosing hybrid design

The city’s final design to narrow a busy section of Washington Avenue will be a mix of three, four, and five lanes.

3 months ago

Many trees were felled as part of the restoration and renovation of the Cobbs Creek golf course and community engagement center, as seen on February 27, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Environment
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Public Spaces

Alarms raised after hundreds of trees removed from city-owned Cobbs Creek Golf Course

A nonprofit promises to restore the public golf course to its historic design, but park users and flood advocates are crying foul over the removal of trees.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia

Philadelphia holding on to population through COVID, but worry remains that crime will take a future toll

A report from the Center City District says city living remained attractive during the pandemic with continued robust construction and rapid home sales.

3 months ago

Will Tung and his daughter Juniper cross Washington Avenue.
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Streets & Roads

Safety and Equity on Washington Avenue

The "final design" decision to take Washington Avenue from 5 lanes to 3 was praised by many - then scrapped after concerns from vocal community organizations.

Air Date: February 25, 2022 10:00 am

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Grey rat near wooden wall on floor.
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Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

City Council to property owners: Get rid of the rats

If signed into law, property owners would be required to prepare and execute a rat abatement plan before demolishing or fully rehabbing a building.

3 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Outdoors
Public Spaces

Why the Philly Peace Park sees a string of devastating burglaries as an ‘opportunity’

The nonprofit is not pressing charges after essential farming equipment was stolen, opting instead for a community-based solution to a string of burglaries.

3 months ago

Extensions from the 25th Street Viaduct hang over sidewalks
PlanPhilly
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

Nearly 7 years after promised repairs, neighborhood patience wears thin over crumbling railroad viaduct

The city’s Law Department is weighing its options on speeding up repairs, but a City Council member wants action sooner.

3 months ago

Will Tung and his daughter Juniper hold signs that say
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Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

Scrapping the original city plan for Washington Ave. compromises safety

Philadelphia planners have reversed course on a plan for traffic flow on Washington Ave, and it’s going to compromise the safety of neighbors.

3 months ago

Water pools at the intersection of South 56th Street and Chester Avenue
PlanPhilly
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Residents left without heat for days after Kingsessing water main break are frustrated with city’s outreach

Some Kingsessing residents are looking for the city’s help to recover after their homes were flooded last week in a massive water main break.

3 months ago

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Race & Ethnicity
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Philly startup awarded $450K to ‘change the face’ of real estate development

The Growth Collective will use the money to support seven development companies, all of which are Black-owned and operated.

3 months ago

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