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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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Architecture & Design

From left, City Councilmember Mark Squilla, Congressman Brendan Boyle and state Sen. Nikil Saval
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

The Chinatown Stitch lives: A $10 million design grant keeps the park project moving forward

Planners are lobbying the federal government for restoration of a rescinded $150 million grant.

1 hour ago

Chinatown has been separated by the Vine Street Expressway since the 1980s. Officials are hoping money in the Infrastructure and jobs bill will be slated to cap the expressway
Urban Planning

Plan to keep Chinatown Stitch alive after federal funding loss hits hurdle over design funding questions

Regional planners are questioning a proposal to redirect $12.5 million to complete the project’s design phase without construction funding secured.

2 weeks ago

the Joe Frazier statue in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Smokin’’ Joe Frazier statue gets approval to move on up from South Philly to the Museum of Art

The heavyweight champion, an inspiration for Sylvester Stallone’s fictional boxer, will move to a spot near the foot of the museum's steps — after Rocky moves to the top.

1 month ago

The Arch Street United Methodist Church at Broad and Arch Streets
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Years in the making, historic Center City church gets massive makeover

Methodist congregation known for social justice advocacy supports $6.7 million rehab project.

1 month ago

A rendering of what South Broad Street would look like facing North, with large sections with trees and bushes on either side of the street and the median.
Urban Planning

How Philly’s Avenue of the Arts will be transformed into a green space

South Broad Street in Center City begins a small step toward a 10-year, $150 million greening project.

2 months ago

Listen 1:05
Senior couple organizing items in the home attic
Studio 2
Lifestyle

How to declutter your home

What do we really need, and how can we get rid of clutter? What’s the line between memorabilia and trash?

Air Date: December 22, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:17
board members at a meeting
Education

Philly school board begins exploring agreement to hand over abandoned properties to the city, despite criticism

The potential deal could be beneficial to both parties, giving a boost to the mayor’s ambitious housing plan and saving the district from excess expenses.

3 months ago

Architect Frank Gehry sits on a stage with his hands extended outward and upward
Urban Planning

Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time who helped redesign the Philadelphia Art Museum, dies at 96

Gehry helped the museum with its "Core Project," a major renovation project that was four years in the making.

3 months ago

Shown is Philadelphia along the Delaware River, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia wants residents’ input to shape the city’s future

The public survey is part of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s work to update the city’s comprehensive plan.

4 months ago

Listen 1:11
A map of the proposed redevelopment of Market East in Philadelphia is displayed
Billy Penn
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Parker vows that, this time, Market East planning will succeed

Residents are invited to contribute ideas for revitalizing the stagnant retail corridor.

4 months ago

Solar panels are visible outside of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
Science

From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are two stadiums that are frequently recognized for their efforts to lower their carbon footprint.

6 months ago

The round visitor center building in LOVE Park
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Saving LOVE Park’s saucer: Philly historical commission poised to designate ‘iconic’ property

The circular structure has sat vacant for about a decade. The city hopes to fill it in time for a jam-packed year of national events.

6 months ago

Listen 1:09
Animism sculpture
Arts & Entertainment

Owning the means of production: New Jersey’s Grounds for Sculpture merges with the fabrication company next door

Seward Johnson established his atelier in 1974 to give artists greater involvement in the technical production of their work.

10 months ago

Listen 1:21
A co-working space area
Urban Planning

Philly’s new office culture: co-working for connection, not just convenience

Across Philly, co-working spaces aren't just about sharing desks — they're reshaping work culture by creating communities that boost collaboration and innovation.

11 months ago

High iew of ''Don't Forget to Remember (Me)'' braided pathway at Bryn Mawr College
Education

Bryn Mawr College illuminates the forgotten names of its historic Black staff

“Don’t Forget to Remember (Me)” by Nekisha Durrett is a landscaping monument challenging the college’s racially exclusionary past.

11 months ago

Listen 1:20
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