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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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Mikveh Israel rabbi reflects on recent antisemitic attacks as Hanukkah begins

Known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” Mikveh Israel is the oldest continuous synagogue in the U.S. It suffered a series of antisemitic attacks in October.

5 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

No flowers? No problem. Artist Mark Sfirri makes bouquets out of wood in Philly

After 50 years as an artist, Bucks County’s Mark Sfirri has his first solo museum show. And a second simultaneously.

5 months ago

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Zoe Fox with her beloved holiday llama
Community

Some South Philly neighbors want to keep Miracle on South 13th Street holiday tradition, but with less traffic congestion and honking

Last year, one neighbor resorted to making signs that read, "Only a real jabroni would honk at the Miracle" and "Honking makes the baby Jesus cry."

6 months ago

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Celebrating sisterhood: Mother-daughter duo presents a ‘Black Girl Magic Holiday’ at The Divine Lorraine

The event goes through the end of December, and tickets are available on select days and time slots.

6 months ago

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Art Haywood speaks at Philly's 4th annual Palestine Day
Community

Philly’s 4th annual Palestinian solidarity day commemorates contributions of local residents

“The sole purpose of this day is to recognize the longstanding contributions historically, economically, socially of Palestinians,” said Jude Husein, a Palestinian American.

6 months ago

Roger Wing carves an ice sculpture of The Battery in a live ice sculpting demonstrations at the 6th annual Fishtown Freeze event on Dec. 14, 2024. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Community

Fishtown Freeze puts ice sculpting on display

Fishtown Freeze holiday shopping deals last through Sunday.

6 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

West Philly’s Shakespeare in Clark Park goes indoors for a holiday premiere

The longtime outdoor summer company is expanding into seasonal theater that is neither Shakespeare nor in Clark Park.

6 months ago

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Community

‘History has to come to life’: Washington Crossing hosts annual historic reenactment

The Continental Army’s advance across the river into New Jersey was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

6 months ago

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Community

Help for the holidays: Where to get involved with volunteer events around Philadelphia

This holiday season, organizations across Philadelphia offer opportunities for people to help members of their community.

6 months ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

RockyFest, Patti LaBelle and more holiday fun and in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 5–8: The Blind Boys of Alabama in Delaware, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus and Dickens Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

6 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s first-ever RockyFest is a knockout nod to the ‘Rocky’ film franchise

The beloved franchise is the focus of a five-day festival that includes a movie marathon, date nights and a crash course on the Rocky statue.

6 months ago

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Joe and Jill Biden walk between AIDS Memorial Quilts spread over the South Lawn at the White House
Community

Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day

Gathered with the president and his wife, Jill, were survivors, family members and advocates to memorialize the lives lost to the epidemic.

6 months ago

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Community

‘Beyond haircuts’: Wilmington’s free haircut initiative empowers youth with confidence

Wilmington’s free haircut initiative provides youth with clean, confidence boosting hair cuts and styles along with mentorship, food, and other essential resources.

6 months ago

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Community

Goodbye Thanksgiving stress, hello Christmas and Hanukkah: Where to celebrate the holidays in and around Philadelphia

Now that Thanksgiving is over, holiday celebrations all around Philly are in full swing.

6 months ago

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Philadelphia’s 105th Thanksgiving Day Parade hosted by 6abc

The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation marched through Center City and up the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

6 months ago

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