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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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Community
Billy Penn

Reconsidering streeteries: Council plans hearings on the “frustrating” process for restaurateurs

Outdoor dining areas exploded amid the pandemic, but have been sharply curtailed under often confusing guidance from city regulators.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Money

Businesses give thumbs down to N.J. governor’s proposed transit fee

A top Jersey economist says the governor’s corporate transit fee proposal could hurt the state’s business climate. Business groups agree.

2 years ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at a podium.
Education

‘The full loaf, not just crumbs’: Mayor Parker says more state funding needed to enact year-round Philly schools plan

Parker outlined her vision for Philly's schools to the city's business leaders at the annual Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

2 years ago

Listen 1:27
Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker calls for return to in-person work at Philadelphia offices: ‘Unlock economic opportunity’

Parker is requiring top city officials to work in the office five days a week, but wants all city government and private sector employees to work in person full-time.

2 years ago

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Money

Burger chain Wendy’s looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year

The fast food company is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand.

2 years ago

A Macy's department store is in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
NPR
Community

Why Macy’s is closing 150 department stores

The new CEO is culling "underproductive" locations, while opening more upscale Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury stores. Here's what's happening with the chain.

2 years ago

ChristianaCare Primary Care at Jennersville. (Google Maps)
Health

ChristianaCare plans to open 2 ‘neighborhood hospitals’ in Delco in 2025

In addition to the planned micro-hospital at the former Jennersville campus, ChristianaCare is now looking to build two “micro-hospitals” in Delaware County.

2 years ago

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Nikisha Bailey and Matthew Nam
Community

Black-owned roaster Win Win Coffee will soon start brewing in Kensington

The Philly entrepreneurs are building a network of coffee farmers across the African diaspora to build more Black wealth.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
Quetcy Lozada looks out on council chambers while seated at her desk.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia to outlaw Kensington Avenue’s night life past 11 p.m., except bars

The stretch of 24-hour smoke shops, bodegas and take-out food joints along Kensington Avenue must close at night if City Council changes the law soon.

2 years ago

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A cleaning cart beside the door of a hotelroom.
Community

N.J. labor officials are working to educate large hotel and motel owners about the state’s panic device law designed to protect housekeepers

Hotels that violate the law can be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 for the first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations.

2 years ago

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Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lunar lander was carried into orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Feb. 15. Gregg Newton/AFP via Getty Images
NPR
Science

Private company Intuitive Machines is set to land on the moon. Here’s what to know

The Houston-based company hopes to make the first successful commercial landing on the lunar surface. It would also be America's first soft landing in decades.

2 years ago

File photo: This Sept. 16, 2013, file photo shows the ESPN logo prior to an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Cincinnati.
Courts & Law

FuboTV files lawsuit over ESPN, Fox, Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery sports-streaming venture

FuboTV not only wants the proposed joint venture shut down, but it is seeking cash damages.

2 years ago

Small businesses on Baltimore Avenue
Money

Philly small business grants up to $10K available before COVID-19 relief money runs out

There’s $10.5 million in federal grants available for minority-owned small businesses across Pennsylvania — but time is running out to apply.

2 years ago

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The logo for Capital One Financial is displayed above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
NPR
Money

Capital One is acquiring Discover in a deal worth $35 billion

The companies are teaming up, in part, to expand their payment network.

2 years ago

Norman Royal poses for a picture outside
Urban Planning

Plans to transform downtown Dover launched with $25 million in state funding

Revitalization plans include critical infrastructure upgrades and a six-story retail-residential project

2 years ago

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