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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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Tulips on display at the 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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February 28 - March 6, 2019

Music, flowers, dance, and the dawn of Women’s History Month

Ushering in Women’s History Month, the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, a weekend of dance and flower power highlight this week’s “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

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Marsha Ambrosius performs during a tribute to lifetime achievement award winner Anita Baker at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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February 21 - 27, 2019

Music, food, festivals and a return to boxing on Broad Street

Musicians with ties to the region take the stage, East Passyunk welcomes restaurant week, and craft beers are on the menu in Kennett Square this week.

6 years ago

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Boyz II Men members, from left, Wanya Morris, Nathan Vanderpool, Shawn Stockman and Mike McCary pose for a photo
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February 14 - 20, 2019

Lovely, lively Valentine’s Day array features Magic Gardens, nature … and axes

Last-minute choices for Valentine’s Day ﹘ and “Galantine’s Day” ﹘ an African-American film festival in Delaware, and wildlife on display in this week’s “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

Listen 4:58
Antoinette Reynolds (right) talks with WHYY Health Reporter Nina Feldman.  Reynolds lives across the street and spends lots of her time as unofficial lookout for kids who play in the empty lot at Lowell Elementary. Here, she  celebrates that Lowell Elementary is scheduled to get a playground soon. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Uneven Play

WHYY Community Conversation: The push for playgrounds brings people together

WHYY hosted “Uneven Play,” a community conversation with parents, school district representatives — and kids — to discuss playground inequity.

6 years ago

Outlaw is a pit bull mix available for adoption and currently sheltered at ACCT Philly. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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No-fee adoptions for large dogs this weekend at Philly shelter

Because the shelter is full, Animal Care and Control Team Philly is offering free adoptions of large dogs this weekend.

6 years ago

The greenhouse at the Horticulture Society in Fairmount Park. (courtesy of the Horticulture Society)
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February 7 - 12, 2019

Valentine’s Day celebrations, free fun at the Horticulture Center, romantic feats of clay

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and we’re ready to partake of all things romantic.

6 years ago

Listen 5:02
Josh Millman takes a selfie with one of the cavorting lions dancing on Cherry Street in Chinatown. Millman and hundreds of others came to Chinatown late Monday evening to welcome the Year of the Pig.
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Philly welcomes Year of the Pig with lions, fireworks

Philadelphia's Chinatown celebration welcoming the Year of the Pig featured the Lion Dance performed by the Philadelphia Suns and members of Cheung's Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy.

6 years ago

The 2019 Chinese New Year Festival was held in Northeast Philadelphia at the corner of Frankford and Cottman avenues Sunday afternoon. It was the first festival of its kind in the neighborhood. (Natalie Piserchio for WHYY)
Community

Mayfair’s first Chinese New Year festival honors tradition, welcomes new neighbors

Organizers said they are bringing Chinese cultural events to the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood as more Asian immigrants relocate from New York City.

6 years ago

Listen 1:02
Courtesy of Theatre Philadelphia
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January 31 - February 5, 2019

Great theater, the dawn of Black History Month, and winter festivals are this week’s highlights

Can't bring yourself to watch the Super Bowl this year? Never fear, we've got plenty of other options for you this weekend.

6 years ago

Listen 4:57
RZA from the hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan performs on day two of the Governors Ball Music Festival on Saturday, June 3, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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January 24 - 30, 2019

Hot dancing on cold nights, a classic ‘90s hip-hop collective and Delaware goes gastro

The potential bone-chilling temperatures this weekend won’t matter − as long as you bundle up, that is, or get moving at one of the many dance events in the region.

6 years ago

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Religious leaders  from diverse backgrounds model civil discussion on the difficult topics of race and faith. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

How two Philadelphia groups want to spark tough conversations about race and faith

Interfaith Philadelphia and NewCORE aim to spark conversations about race and faith in the region. There will be three more live events from February through April.

6 years ago

Anisa Shafiq uses a slide projector to mark out a mural of Malala Yousafzai in a hallway of Kensington High School.
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1,000 volunteers will paint inspirational murals at Kensington High on MLK Day

At Kensington High, volunteers intend to paint 100 murals reflecting the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. and other inspiring figures.

6 years ago

You Oughta Know

January 17, 2019

New year, new you? On this You Oughta Know, Dr. Ar ...

Air Date: January 17, 2019

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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January 17 - 23, 2019

Celebrate MLK’s legacy, sample extraordinary wines, and hear the latest from John Oates

Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a service project, attending a jazz concert, and more this week.

6 years ago

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You Oughta Know

You Oughta Know: Behind the Scenes

Air Date: January 11, 2019

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