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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

Three ICE agents outside a building
Education

‘They’re scared’: Immigrant students in Delaware fear losing their safe haven at school amid new Trump-era crackdown

Some First State districts have adopted protections for undocumented students, but advocates want state-level action to protect all students.

5 months ago

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Lisa Wilson Riblett looks at the base of a tower
Urban Planning

‘Tree huggers’ of Arden battle to cut down Delmarva Power’s plan to replace electric towers in their village

The project aims to improve reliability in storms for 13,000 customers. Opponents want it rerouted amid environmental, health concerns.

5 months ago

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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

Power struggle: Delaware Senate leaders face off against fellow Democrat Gov. Matt Meyer over control of port

Bethany Hall-Long was governor for two weeks due to a quirk in law, but offered port nominees despite losing to Gov. Matt Meyer.

5 months ago

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This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)
Money

Purdue Pharma reaches new $7.4B opioid settlement deal. Here’s what Pennsylvania and Delaware stand to get

The new settlement deal could net Pennsylvania and Delaware as much as $212 million and $27 million, respectively, in payouts.

5 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Dancing With the Stars,’ Lunar New Year and the Tattoo Arts Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 23 - Jan. 26: ‘The Full Monty’ in Del., a Tchaikovsky performance in Philly and Peabo Bryson in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

5 months ago

Listen 4:53
Cerron Cade headshot
Courts & Law

Ex-Delaware budget director pleads guilty to shoplifting from Home Depot, but will become Mayor Carney’s chief of staff

Cerron Cade was arrested for six “skip-scanning” incidents. Wilmington Mayor Carney said Cade admitted “his mistakes” and will join the administration.

5 months ago

Listen 1:45
Heat pumps can work for both heating and cooling. You can think of a heat pump as an air conditioner that can also work backward.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Biden administration awarded home energy rebate money to Pa., Del., N.J. in final days

The rebates will reduce the cost of electric heat pumps, electric stoves, wiring and insulation. They’re expected to roll out this year.

5 months ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer takes oath
Politics & Policy

‘New direction’: Delaware’s new governor calls for bold steps to meet state’s challenges in inauguration speech

Newly sworn in, Matt Meyer promised to focus on public education, housing and rising inequality as governor.

5 months ago

Participants speaking to each other
Politics & Policy

Delaware ACLU trains activists to repel threats to immigrants, reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ protections under Trump

The state’s ACLU chapter hopes to prepare residents for potential policies under the incoming Trump administration.

5 months ago

Matt Meyer speaking into a microphone
Politics & Policy

As Matt Meyer becomes Delaware’s new governor, here’s who he’s picked to help him run the First State

With just a few holdovers from the previous administration, Delaware’s new governor is filling his cabinet with lots of new faces.

5 months ago

gamers
Community

Delaware launches statewide K-12 esports program, linking gaming passion to real-world career opportunities

The newest Delaware high school competition also offers students career pathways in design, cybersecurity and more via hands-on learning.

5 months ago

Residents doctors and fellows
Health

Jefferson Health and ChristianaCare resident doctors join local wave of unionizing

Resident doctors from several major health care institutions in the region voted to form unions in the past two weeks.

5 months ago

Participants at the MLK Day of Service at Girard College create banners.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

MLK Day of Service, Ben Franklin’s birthday party and ‘Delco: The Movie’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 15–19: MLK concert in Delaware, Center City Restaurant Week in Philly and Winterfest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

5 months ago

Listen 5:29
Ernest Congo speaks behind a podium
Education

‘Let’s go to war’: Wilmington officials propose educational advocacy office to improve student outcomes

City officials say the Office of Educational Advocacy would focus on the whole child and give City Council a voice it lost more than 40 years ago.

5 months ago

Listen 0:55
Traci Murphy of the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence, and board member George Higgins
Courts & Law

‘Another failure by the gun lobby’: Supreme Court won’t review Delaware’s firearms control laws, but legal battles continue

Recent laws ban the sale of assault-style weapons, limit ammunition magazines to 17 rounds, and require a permit to purchase a handgun.

5 months ago

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