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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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Economy

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella launches the Keystone Scholars program in Elk County, putting $100 in a college savings account for every child born or adopted there. Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed a law extending the program to all of Pennsylvania.
Education

New Pennsylvania college savings plan targets newborns

The purpose of providing the starter deposit is to raise awareness about the children’s savings accounts, known as 529 accounts.

8 years ago

In this file photo, a welder fabricates anchor bolts for roads and bridges at the custom manufacturer in Pennsylvania.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania among key Trump states more skeptical of free trade, study finds

A study by Bucknell University’s Institute For Public Policy counts Pennsylvania as one of the states where residents are most skeptical of free trade agreements.

8 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is reviewing the latest compromise offered by legislative leaders to arrive at a budget deal. The governor made concessions of his own Tuesday. (Michael Zorn/Invision/AP)
Politics & Policy

Hoping to avert N.J. shutdown, Murphy and lawmakers haggle over budget plan

Without a budget deal by midnight Saturday, there could be a government shutdown that would close state parks and beaches ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

8 years ago

University of Pittsburgh play Penn State at Heinz Field during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Education

Two schools of thought on Pa. venture into sports wagering

Penn State University wants a moratorium on college sports betting — while the University of Pittsburgh wants a piece of the action.

8 years ago

GrowPA aims to grow the state's economy to address the unemployment rate; lessen the burden on the state budget; and reverse the population decline. (Big Stock photo)
Politics & Policy

Joining together to help Pennsylvania grow

This isn’t a political fight. It’s not a partisan struggle. It’s not about political victories or punishment. It’s about opportunity.

8 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney chats with Chung Le, the owner of Pho Saigon Restaurant, in Northeast Philadelphia Monday. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Kenney visits Northeast Philly, chats with immigrant entrepreneurs

The mayor's tour was part of an effort to recognize the growing contributions immigrants and their businesses make in that part of Philadelphia.

8 years ago

Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines are assembled at the company's plant in Menomonee Falls, Wis. Tariffs from the European Union are prompting the company to shift production of some motorcycles for the European market overseas.
(Scott Olson/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Casualty of trade tensions: Harley-Davidson shifting more production overseas

Harley-Davidson says it plans to move production of motorcycles it sells in Europe overseas in response to growing trade friction between the United States and Europe.

8 years ago

European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi speaks with Vice-President of the European Central Bank Luis de Guindos at the ECB Forum in Sintra, Portugal June 19, 2018.  European Central Bank/Handout via
PBS NewsHour
Money

Central bank chiefs of 4 major nations raise trade concerns

8 years ago

Waves breaking along a Jersey Shore beach. (Image: Justin Auciello/for WHYY)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Trump administration replaces Obama-era ocean policy

The Trump administration has revoked an environmental and economic management program for the United States' coastal ecosystems.

8 years ago

Former City Controller Jon Saidel wills serve as co-chairman of the task force. (Tom MacDonald/ WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Financial reconciliation task force aims to prevent ‘kicking can’ to Philly’s next mayor

Former City Controller Jon Saidel, who will co-chair the task force, said the panel will work to make sure the public knows where every dollar belongs.

8 years ago

President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he leaves a meeting Monday in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Trump threatens tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods

The move comes just three days after the president detailed an initial $50 billion in imports that would be taxed an additional 25 percent

8 years ago

In this June 11, 2018 photo, Meg Timson, a human resources manager at the soon-to-open Ocean Resort Casino poses for a photo in Atlantic City, N.J. She held the same job at the casino when it was known as Revel. She is among many workers at Revel and the Trump Taj Mahal who lost their jobs when the casinos shut down who are getting them back now that the casinos are reopening under new owners. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Money

Laid off when casinos closed, back to work with reopenings

On June 28, the Taj Mahal will reopen as the Hard Rock casino and Revel will reopen its doors as the Ocean Resort Casino. Together, they are restoring 6,000 lost jobs.

8 years ago

In this June 16, 2017, file photo, dilapidated storefronts stand along baskets of pink petunias that hang from light posts all over town, watered regularly by residents trying to make their city feel alive again in Aberdeen, Wash. From drivers paying more for gas and families bearing heavier child care costs to workers still awaiting decent pay raises to couples struggling to afford a home, people throughout the economy are straining to succeed despite the economy’s gains. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
Community

Why many Americans aren’t benefiting from robust US economy

The numbers of a vibrant economy don't reflect reality for a range of Americans who still feel far from financially secure even nine years into an economic expansion.

8 years ago

President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping arrive for the state dinner with the first ladies at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Nov. 9, 2017. (Thomas Peter/Pool Photo via AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Trump hits China with tariffs on $50 billion of goods; China says it will retaliate

President Trump is enacting a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion of Chinese goods "that contain industrially significant technologies."

8 years ago

 Members of the Joint Finance Committee meet in Dover in this file photo. (File/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Proposed Constitutional amendment would ‘smooth’ Delaware budget

State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would reduce the drastic swings in Delaware’s budget process.

8 years ago

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