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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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Winter Solstice celebrations, last-minute holiday shopping, a One-Man Nutcracker performance and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 18-21: Jazz night at the Delaware Art Museum, Rod Wave in Philly and a special holiday concert in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

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Fans wrap around the block for the last days of Philly’s Wanamaker Light Show

More than 73,000 visited Wanamakers in the first three weeks of the revived Christmas light show, for what could be its final season.

1 month ago

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The Billies look back at a year full of notable Philadelphians

From a trailblazing minister to the founder of the city’s first woman’s sports bar to an advocate for gun violence survivors, here’s a look back at the annual celebration.

1 month ago

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Menorah lightings, breakfast with Santa and a hot chocolate crawl in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 11–14: Enjoy a festive weekend with Olympic skating, holiday festivals galore and an adults-only Lego party.

1 month ago

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Kids carry a banner during El Museo del Barrio's 47th annual Three Kings Day parade in New York
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From parrandas to Three Kings Day, Southern Delaware welcomes Puerto Rican holiday culture

Southern Delaware families can experience Puerto Rican holiday traditions as Culture Club PR hosts music workshops, crafts and other celebrations.

1 month ago

The Residents' Memorial tree in Ocean City, New Jersey
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Ocean City’s beach trees grow into a shoreline tradition

Dozens of Christmas trees are rising from the sand, a tradition that began with one tree in 2019 and has grown into a community-wide holiday ritual. Here's where to find them.

1 month ago

Marcia Reiver, a ceramic artist in Ardmore, shows off her wares
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Ardmore hosts first-ever holiday market

This year’s holiday market is part of the Ardmore Initiative’s goal of making the town “the main street of the Main Line.”

1 month ago

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Rapper Meek Mill performs before Game 5 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia.
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Holiday tree lightings, Meek Mill, plus the chance to play blackjack with the Philadelphia Flyers in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 4-7: A sensory-friendly ‘The Nutcracker’ performance, George Lopez standup in Philly and a rare book fair.

2 months ago

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Winter wonderland at the shore: Here’s what to do in Cape May this holiday season

Cape May has become one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest winter destinations. Explore the town’s top holiday events.

2 months ago

Sebastian Gomez (center), with Philly Achilles' Chris Aiello (right) and Johnny Fitton, after completing Sunday's 2025 Philadelphia Marathon in less than 3 hours, 30 minutes. (Courtesy of Katie Curran)
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‘His personal hype team’: First-timer crushed his marathon goal — with help from Philly Achilles

Sebastian Gomez, who is autistic, topped his goal in completing the Philadelphia Marathon, with support from two members who help people with disabilities compete and connect.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings thousands to Ben Franklin Parkway for the annual holiday tradition

Despite it being the coldest Thanksgiving in Philadelphia since 2018, thousands bundled up to watch the city’s parade.

2 months ago

A happy turkey makes a balloon appearance at the 103rd Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Thanksgiving Day Parade, Eagles game, holiday shows and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 27-30: A holiday book fair in Del., Thanksgiving in Philly and the Home for the Holidays concert in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 months ago

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Wilbur, a beagle, barking among other dogs
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To bark is divine: The contest that the National Dog Show is not going to televise

Before the National Dog Show taped in Philadelphia, it held an off-book barking contest. Here’s what barking tells us about dogs.

2 months ago

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Billy Penn

Billies Awards return Dec. 10 as Billy Penn celebrates its 11th anniversary

Join us for a night celebrating some of the biggest stories — and most fascinating Philadelphians — of the past year.

2 months ago

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Art festival launching in Philadelphia in 2026

ArtPhilly will showcase Philly culture, past and present.

2 months ago

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