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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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Employment

A student at A. Philip Randolph Career and Technical High School. (City of Philadelphia)
Politics & Policy

Ballot question will ask: Should technical ed students receive a hiring preference for Philly jobs?

The charter change would add graduates of career technical programs to the groups receiving a preference in civil service exams.

3 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall
Money
Billy Penn

Philly is cutting the wage tax to boost business. What does that mean for workers? (Spoiler: not much)

The wage tax is Philadelphia’s single biggest bucket of revenue, bringing in more than $1.5 billion annually.

3 years ago

President Biden stands with a group of federal firefighters.
Politics & Policy

Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters

President Joe Biden has signed off on giving federal wildland firefighters a hefty raise for the next two fiscal years.

3 years ago

Members of Local 54, a union of Atlantic City casino workers, stand together, with one person raising their fist in celebration.
Community

Atlantic City casino workers push for a contract with strike wild card in hand

Negotiations will continue this week between Atlantic City casinos and the union, whose workers have authorized a strike on Fourth of July weekend.

3 years ago

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry in Harrisburg is shown in this file photo.
(Jelani Splawn, Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy

$3 million federal grant to tackle disparities in Pa. unemployment compensation

The state plans to use the grant to improve access for specific groups of underserved Pennsylvanians, including workers with limited English proficiency in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Keisha Hudson poses for a portrait
Courts & Law

Philly defender association calls for pay parity with DA’s office

Keisha Hudson, leader of the Defender Association of Philadelphia, speaks with WHYY host Cherri Gregg about the DAP's fight for fair pay.

3 years ago

Listen 6:00
The front page of The Philadelphia Inquirer the day after the School District of Philadelphia suspended more than two dozen suspected Communists. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Schooled
Education

Red tape: The untold stories of Philadelphia’s 1950s teacher purge

New tapes shed light on an old story: the suspension of 32 Philly teachers during the 1950s. We explore what happened, and what it tells us about ourselves.

Air Date: June 16, 2022

Listen 49:32
Members of Local 54, a union of Atlantic City casino workers, stand together, with one person raising their fist in celebration.
Community

Union authorizes Atlantic City casino strike next month

Atlantic City casino workers have authorized their leaders to call a strike against the gambling houses if new contracts are not reached by the beginning of July.

3 years ago

A SEPTA police officer stands on the platform of the Somerset stop
Courts & Law

SEPTA boosts police pay to $62,000 in an effort to improve safety and officer retention

The move is one of many designed to improve safety on the SEPTA system which will see spending on safety efforts increase by 50%.

3 years ago

Radio Times

Return to the office?

Some employers are demanding remote workers return to the office but a majority want to stay at home. Lessons from remote and in-person work this hour.

Air Date: June 15, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:30
President Joe Biden addresses the AFL-CIO convention
Politics & Policy

In Philly speech to AFL-CIO, Biden decries D.C. gridlock and urges Pa. to elect Fetterman

Biden told the labor leaders there is “no bigger, stronger voice for working people” than Fetterman, whose election could give Dems control of the Senate.

3 years ago

The National Labor Relations Board is holding a hearing to consider Amazon's objections to the union election at a warehouse on Staten Island. Amazon is seeking a new election. (Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Community

Amazon seeks to overturn historic Staten Island union victory at labor hearing

A hearing is underway to consider whether the Amazon Labor Union's historic union victory on Staten Island should stand — or whether a re-do election is warranted.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy
6abc

President Biden to visit Philadelphia on Tuesday, speaking at AFL-CIO convention

The convention brings 57 unions together to debate, vote on resolutions and chart the course for the labor movement's future.

3 years ago

Joyful kids were welcomed into the pool for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed city amenities at the James Finnegan Playground in Southwest Philadelphia on June 30, 2021
Community

Philly expands summer activities to help young people stay busy in creative ways

From camp experiences to extended hours at PAL locations, city officials are looking to provide a creative outlet for Philly young people this summer.

3 years ago

A closeup of City Hall
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Legislative effort to rehire retired Philly police officers is on ice

Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration could take action on its own, but it’s unclear if or when that might happen.

3 years ago

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