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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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Relatives and friends mourn the death of Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha, a member of the U.S.-based aid group World Central Kitchen who was killed as Israeli strikes hit its convoy delivering food in Gaza, during his funeral in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Tuesday. (Said Khatib/AFP via Getty Images)
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Community

These are the World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza

The food charity, which feeds people in disaster zones, identified those killed: three Britons, an Australian, a Palestinian, a Pole and a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada.

1 year ago

Di Bruno Bros. storefront
Community
Billy Penn

Di Bruno Bros. secures investment from Brown’s Super Stores

The brand founded in Philly in 1939 enters a new chapter with new financial backing from former mayoral candidate Jeff Brown.

1 year ago

Algorithm Vegan Grill's Nashville Hot sandwich uses brined Blackbird Seitan, dredged in seasoned flour and lightly fried, with homemade bread and butter pickles in a sweet potato bun.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Algorithm Vegan Grill shifts focus to food truck after shutting down Queen Village brick-and-mortar

Owner Matt Rafferty discusses the challenges and highlights of a year-and-a-half on Passyunk Ave.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts during a baseball game vs. the San Diego Padres on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies home opener, Easter Promenade and the Carole King musical in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 28–31: Easter Promenade in Philly, "Just Like Janis!" in N.J. and Shakes-Beer in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Encanto Kicks & Coffee, on 2110 E Norris Street, offers Puerto Rican coffee and limited edition sneakers.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Encanto Kicks and Coffee combines Puerto Rican brews and limited edition sneakers

The new Fishtown cafe also features pastries and apparel.

1 year ago

Ryan Hegarty, assistant director of Stockton University's Maple Project
Community

Maple syrup from New Jersey: You got a problem with that?

Stockton University is using $1 million in federal grants to explore whether a viable syrup industry can be created using a species of maple tree common to southern N.J.

1 year ago

An illustration of a cheesesteak and a bottle of ketchup with a Billy Penn logo
Community
Billy Penn

All hail the cheesesteak: A national day in honor of the often-imitated, rarely duplicated Philly favorite

What better time to dig into the Billy Penn archives and catch up on all things cheesesteak you might have missed.

1 year ago

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NPR
Health

More than 440,000 Starbucks mugs recalled after reports of a dozen injuries

The mugs were manufactured by Nestlé USA and sold as part of a 2023 holiday Starbucks-branded gift set sold online and at Target, Walmart and Nexcom.

1 year ago

Aerial view of a master plan of phase 2 of development
Urban Planning
6abc

Phillies partner with Comcast Spectacor for Sports Complex development in South Philadelphia

Phase 1 the $2.5 billion overhaul was announced last month, and proposed plans for Phase 2 accompanied the announcement from the Phillies.

1 year ago

Disney's 'Frozen the Musical'
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ Jo Koy and Garden State Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Celebrating Teddy Pendergrass in Philly, The Garden State Film Festival in N.J. and Winterthur’s House of Style Weekend in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

Listen 5:30
A view from above of chicken mandi, spicy labneh, falafel, and hummus at Fishtown's Jordanian Alamodak Restaurant & Hookah Bar.
Community
Billy Penn

Where to have iftar and sohour in Philadelphia this Ramadan

With several of the city’s restaurants setting up buffets and special menus, this month offers a chance to explore a range of North African and Asian cuisine.

1 year ago

A freshly decorated Key Lime pie rests on a counter in a busy bakery kitchen at Michele's Pies, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Norwalk, Conn.
Education

What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday, making the pie eaten at Pi Day gatherings all the sweeter.

1 year ago

From bike gear, jerseys to bike trails - lots to talk about ahead of the expo on March 16 and 17.
Photo: Bina Bilenky
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Bike Trends and Trails, Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg, Beer and Cheese – What a Pairing

With warm weather coming, it's time to dust off your bike and pump up those tires. We're talking about the joys of biking and the best places to do it in our region.

Air Date: March 12, 2024 12:00 pm

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Community
Billy Penn

Getting to know you: This is what chatGPT says Philly is famous for

chatGPT says Philly is best known for history, food and even greenspace, but information science experts break down what the AI bot is actually doing.

1 year ago

A half portion of the Chibano sandwich--roast pork simmered in special marinade, with ham, cheese and Chinese pickles--served with mojo-spice blend plantain chips.
Community
Billy Penn

Chibanos pop-up lands with Chinese-Cuban flavors at Solar Myth

The family recipe-inspired menu returns to the South Philly venue for a final two-day run starting this Saturday.

1 year ago

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