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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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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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Billy Penn

From Fireball shots to stolen chicken fingers, your best stories from the Draught Horse (RIP)

The Temple bar is closing for good after two decades.

4 years ago

Radio Times

The dark side of the American supermarket

Benjamin Lorr on his book "The Secret Life of Groceries," an investigation into the grocery store industry and the difficult lives of workers along the food supply chain.

Air Date: February 1, 2021

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Lifestyle

Cooking adventures from your home kitchen

At the beginning of the pandemic, people turned to their kitchens for creativity. But as we continue to stay at home, how can we enjoy and remain inspired by cooking?

Air Date: January 29, 2021

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A viewing was held at The Met for Philadelphia restaurateur KeVen Parker, who died of cancer on Jan. 14 at age 57. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Community

The ‘epitome of Black excellence’: friends, mentees, and acquaintances remember KeVen Parker

Parker’s public viewing at the Met Monday drew a steady trickle of people. One by one, people shared examples of Parker’s advice, encouragement, and generosity.

4 years ago

State Sen. Vincent Hughes,  D-Philadelphia, speaks during a news conference at Andrew Jackson Elementary School in 2013 in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Community

Food distribution hub gets a million dollars to fund repairs and go solar

A solar upgrade is on the way for a food distribution hub in Philly.

4 years ago

Parks Pop-up at Fairmount Horticulture Center (FCM Hospitality)
Community

Parks on Tap opening physically distanced indoor dining at Fairmount Horticulture Center

In non-pandemic times, Parks on Tap, run by Philly Parks & Rec and restaurant group FCM Hospitality, brings its boozy setup to public parks in neighborhoods across the city.

4 years ago

Anush Sridharan and his partner Gina Tomaine chose The Head & The Hand Books to be their first real date out since the pandemic started. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

Rent out this entire Kensington bookstore for a romantic, affordable, indoor date night

The Head & The Hand Books offers a candlelit setting where couples have the space all to themselves.

4 years ago

Ruth 'Butter' Ginsburg and Butter Baby Yoda
Community
Billy Penn

Butter Baby Yoda, Ruth ‘Butter’ Ginsburg: Vote for your favorite DIY sculpture at the Pa. Farm Show

They're no Butter Gritty, but some entries are pretty sweet.

4 years ago

Neighbors Allison Sacks (left), Brayden Varr (center) and Christie Vazquez (right) outside the Station Bar at 16th and McKean streets in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Community
Eyes on the Street

4 broken windows, 150 311 calls: What needs to happen before a bar is shut down?

We fear how many other businesses in the city are breaking laws and impairing the quality of life for residents without any consequences.

4 years ago

The 104-piece nigiri plate at Royal Izakaya
Community
Billy Penn

Royal Izakaya’s $1,000 nigiri plate is basically art

Chef Jesse Ito usually turns down requests because the dish is so time intensive.

4 years ago

KeVen Parker (Courtesy of Center City District)
Community

‘Just a trailblazer’: Philly mourns the loss of KeVen Parker, Ms. Tootsie’s owner and entrepreneur

Parker leaves memories of delicious soul food and a generous spirit that lifted others, including many young people he mentored and aspiring entrepreneurs.

4 years ago

An array of sandwiches from Haddon Culinary
Community

‘Collingswood Prime’: N.J. borough offers free shipping to support small businesses

Collingswood residents can now utilize a fee-free shipping service to certain shops and restaurants.

4 years ago

Dustin Mitchell fills up a growler for take-out orders at Iron Hill Brewery. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community

Restaurants could see post-pandemic boom, leading economist tells Del. business leaders

While bars and restaurants will likely return to business as usual once there’s widespread vaccination, JP Morgan Chase’s James Glassman says other sectors could see changes.

4 years ago

The new ad campaign to support Center City restaurants evokes WWII posters of Uncle Sam and Rosie the Riveter. (Courtesy of Center City District)
Money

Center City District ad campaign aims to help restaurants survive

With images evoking battles of the past, the promotion encourages people to order takeout meals directly from the restaurants.

4 years ago

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal holds a press conference in Newark, N.J. on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (Office of the Attorney General/Tim Larsen)
Politics & Policy

N.J. charges 12 more bars and restaurants with COVID-19 violations

N.J. bars face penalties of up to 66-day liquor-license suspensions for ignoring COVID restrictions.

4 years ago

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