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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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Delaware

The Delaware River near Bristol, Pennsylvania
Science

New tool shows toxic PFAS chemicals pervasive in Delaware River

The so-called “forever chemicals” were found at higher levels between Chester and Pea Patch Island.

4 days ago

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State Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers propose adding $87M to FY2027 budget, exceeding governor’s growth cap

Lawmakers targeted improvements in education and child care, focusing on early education and underserved students.

5 days ago

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Drummers lead a Pride parade
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Pride march, St. Vincent with the Pops, the Chinese Lantern Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 4-7: Indie Horror Film Fest in Del., live theater at Philly’s Carpenters’ Hall and Tonewood 10 in South Jersey are among the highlights.

5 days ago

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The living shoreline off the coast of Lewes, Delaware
Science

Living shoreline aims to mitigate flooding, erosion in Lewes, Delaware

The project aims to reduce the risk of infrastructure damage while supporting marine habitats and recreational fishing.

5 days ago

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La representante estatal Kim Williams habla sobre un programa piloto que desea financiar
Community

“Seguros, apoyados y listos para aprender”: Defensores en Delaware impulsan un plan piloto de vales de alquiler para estudiantes que carecen de hogar.

Para recibir vales, los jefes de familia deben cumplir con los requisitos de ingresos y estar trabajando, buscando empleo o realizando capacitación laboral.

6 days ago

Las bebidas con infusión de THC han proliferado en las licorerías de Delaware
Politics & Policy

Un proyecto de ley excluiría a las tiendas que venden productos derivados de cannabis y restringiría la venta de bebidas con THC en Delaware a las licorerías, los dispensarios de cannabis y las microcervecerías

Las tiendas que venden productos de CBD no tendrían permitido ofrecer bebidas embriagantes, mientras los legisladores hacen un segundo intento por regular la materia.

6 days ago

Aerial view of Fenwick Island
Courts & Law

‘The stuff of science fiction’: Nonhumans can continue voting in Delaware beach town after judge tosses ACLU’s challenge

State lawmakers let Fenwick Island change its charter in 2008 to permit voting by corporations, trusts and other “artificial" entities.

6 days ago

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Matt Meyer speaking at press conference
Education

Delaware to establish its first medical school in partnership with Philadelphia-based Jefferson University

The state says the four-year school will train doctors in Delaware and help address provider shortages, particularly in rural communities.

7 days ago

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John Carney signing bill for Wilmington's 2027 budget
Community

‘Both arbitrary and cruel’: Critics blast Wilmington mayor for evicting people experiencing homelessness from area park

Mayor John Carney took issue with the tactics of protesters who have been demanding more aid to Wilmington’s rent-burdened renters and more shelter beds.

2 weeks ago

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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (left) and Colm F. Connolly
Courts & Law

‘Naked racial profiling’: Bitter Delaware officials lose appeal over surrendering wage records in illegal immigration probe

“Anonymous tips” led ICE investigators to seek wage records for 15 businesses, the attorney general said. She suspects more subpoenas are coming.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:55
Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 05/28/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this May episode to address top issues like government transparency, education, and healthcare. 

Air Date: May 28, 2026 9:00 pm

Listen 50:10
Bruce Springsteen performing on stage with a guitar
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Roots Picnic, West Philly Porchfest, Bruce Springsteen and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 28–31: Wine, Food & Music Festival in Delaware, jazz and classical music in Philly and Soar and Shore Airshow in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 weeks ago

Listen 5:08
three self-portraits next to three other works on a wall
Arts & Entertainment

Historic Delaware museum marks America’s 250th with contemporary art that challenges America’s past

The Rockwood Museum pairs works by five regional artists with its historic collection to explore race, identity and who is included in “We the People.”

2 weeks ago

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The Port of Wilmington in Delaware.
Urban Planning

Cost of Delaware port project rises, but officials won’t say where the additional money will come from

Phase-one costs of the Edgemoor container terminal construction have ballooned from $415 million to $669 million.

2 weeks ago

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La histórica iglesia Mother African Union
Community

Una histórica iglesia de Wilmington resulta dañada en un incendio masivo

Líderes religiosos, residentes y funcionarios electos se congregaron en Wilmington después de que un incendio destruyera gran parte de la histórica iglesia.

2 weeks ago

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