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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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Shopping online for gifts this month? Here’s what packaging can be recycled in Philly

Online purchases are delivered with lots of packaging. Here’s what to do with bubble wrap, plastic mailers, packing peanuts and more.

5 months ago

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Studio 2
Science

Unidentified drones: Experts explain the unexplained

Reports of drone sightings continue to cause concern. What started in New Jersey weeks ago, has spread to sightings in other areas, including the Philadelphia suburbs.

Air Date: December 17, 2024 12:00 pm

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Science

Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences

Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights first spotted in New Jersey last month and now being seen across the U.S. have raised concerns among residents and officials.

5 months ago

The U.S. Capitol is seen at dawn in Washington
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Pa. health providers urge Congress to extend Medicare telehealth options set to expire in 2025

Policies expanding access to telehealth for Medicare participants will end Dec. 31 unless Congress extends them this week.

5 months ago

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Science

$73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pump 2.1 million cubic yards of sand onto the shoreline between the Manasquan Inlet and Seaside Park.

5 months ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Science

Drone detectors in New Jersey have found ‘little or no evidence’ of wrongdoing, governor says

Over the weekend, 13 suspected sightings were reported, Gov. Murphy said Monday. Federal officials say drones aren't being operated with bad intent or by foreign governments.

5 months ago

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Health

Take note of these new health care laws coming to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in 2025

State legislatures passed new laws on medical debt, cancer testing, insurance coverage and more. Some will kick in early in the new year.

5 months ago

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PlanPhilly
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Flying this holiday season? Here’s what to know about the climate impact

Aviation is one of Philly’s largest sources of carbon emissions, but other forms of transport aren’t necessarily a better option.

5 months ago

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Health

Americans are furious over health care. Is this an Occupy Wall Street moment?

The public outrage unleashed by the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO echoes the anti-banking fury after the financial crisis.

5 months ago

 In these stills, captured by from security cameras, Luigi Mangione is shown just before and after his deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing has sparked a national conversation about public outrage over America's health insurance and wider health care system. (New York City Police Department via AP)
The Pulse
Science

Why We’re All So Outraged

Why are we so outraged all the time? We explore how outrage connects to fear and perceived harm.

Air Date: December 13, 2024

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Health

New Jersey comptroller stops Medicaid funding for the worst-rated nursing home in the state

N.J. Medicaid funding for the state’s lowest-rated nursing home is cut off. The N.J. state comptroller says the facility improperly collected millions and offered subpar care.

5 months ago

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Science

New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change

New Jersey is considering charging fees on producers of fossil fuels to help the state that is home to several oil and gas facilities fight the effects of climate change.

5 months ago

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Science

Toxic PFAS detected in household dust samples in New Castle, Del.

CDC researchers detected several types of PFAS in outdoor and indoor air, as well as in household dust found on surfaces and in vacuum cleaners.

5 months ago

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Studio 2
Health

CEO killing: A mirror to America’s broken healthcare system?

It’s been a week since ...

Air Date: December 11, 2024 12:00 pm

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Mark Cuban poses with University of Pennsylvania Health System CEO Kevin Mahoney (left) and Penn Medicine vice president and chief pharmacy officer Nishaminy Kasbeker (center).
Health

Penn Medicine partners with Mark Cuban’s pharmacy company to source generic medications for retail locations

Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs marketplace company is designed to help hospitals and health systems source generic drugs from manufacturers.

5 months ago

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