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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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Teaberry ice cream is bright pink, but has an intense mint flavor  (INSTAGRAM / @YICONLINE)
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Billy Penn

Why this bright pink mint ice cream is the most-searched flavor in Pa.

Teaberry’s taste is surprisingly intense.

6 years ago

These greens are among the hydroponic crops grown by students at Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In June, the students started to sell discounted boxes of the fresh produce to community members. (Robin Lloyd for NPR)
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Education

How hydroponic school gardens can cultivate food justice, year-round

In neighborhoods with limited access to healthy foods, school gardens can help close the gap — for students and the wider community.

6 years ago

Water ice at John's. (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

Philadelphia water ice finder: 17 ways to get your cool, sweet fix

No other city has summer treats as good as this.

6 years ago

When it comes to Fourth of July barbecue etiquette, Bon Appetit food director Carla Lalli Music says you should avoid hovering if you are a guest. If you want to be helpful, she says, bring some extra ice or non-alcoholic drinks. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
NPR
Lifestyle

Barbecuing this Fourth of July? Here’s what to do and what not to do

To get the do's and don'ts of barbecue etiquette 101, we enlisted the help of Carla Lalli Music, food director at Bon Appétit.

6 years ago

Ed Hipp poses with his wife, Argelis, during Walmart’s Open Call event last week in Bentonville, Arkansas. (Provided)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Ed Hipp, Philly turkey bacon seller nets deal from Walmart

Ed Hipp is gearing up to sell his turkey bacon in local Walmart stores.

6 years ago

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Lifestyle

Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen

Mary Norris, the "Comma Queen" joins Marty to discuss her new book "Greek to Me."

Air Date: June 20, 2019 10:00 am

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GOP Congressman Glenn Thompson displays his pro-dairy t-shirt to a surprised but appreciative crowd. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Politics & Policy

Pa. congressmen bring their milk crusade to Harrisburg

The dairy industry is struggling, and its plight has only gotten worse in the last year.

6 years ago

Shopping carts filled with free frozen treats outside Rittenhouse Market on Saturday. (Courtesy of Colette Alexandre)
Community
Billy Penn

Free ice cream! Power outage at Rittenhouse Market leads to sweet sidewalk giveaway

“Why not fill up people’s freezers instead?”

6 years ago

Rob Lucas, owner of Donkey's Place in Camden, holds a plaque that recognizes his restaurant's inclusion in the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, which identifies ten New Jersey restaurants visited by the celebrity chef. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Anthony Bourdain ate here: New Jersey honors its native son with food trail

A year after his death, the host of “Parts Unknown” is being honored by his home state.

6 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Eat Philly’s best BBQ with impressive young first responders — and no lines

The impressive group of first responders we showcased in the latest edition of Who’s Next.

6 years ago

Lettuce sprouts amid rows of plastic covering the ground at One Straw Farm, an organic operation north of Baltimore. Although conventional farmers also use plastic mulch, organic produce farms like One Straw rely on the material even more because they must avoid chemical weed killers, which are banned in organic farming. (Lisa Elaine Held/NPR)
NPR
Science

Organic farming has a plastic problem. One solution is controversial

Many organic farmers would love to find an alternative to plastic, but they say there isn't one at the moment.

6 years ago

Pastrami sandwich at The Rooster (Alexandra Hawkins)
Community
Billy Penn

The Rooster is closing for good: Why CookNSolo is shutting down the charitable diner

After two and a half years, the restaurant was *costing* money instead of making it.

6 years ago

Bren Smith is a seaweed farmer and co-founder of GreenWave, a nonprofit that supports and trains ocean farmers. (Courtesy of GreenWave)
NPR
Science

Kelp has been touted as the new kale, but it has been slow to catch on

While seaweed has a lot of things going for it in terms of nutrition, the lack of infrastructure to process it and people's tastes have not been quick to adopt it.

6 years ago

Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Generations of Yuengling employees say they stay for more than a love of lager

The Yuengling family has run the company for six generations and says 10% of the 150 employees at its Pennsylvania breweries go back at least two generations.

6 years ago

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Manakeesh Bakery in West Philly drastically reduces its hours during Ramadan
Manakeesh Bakery in West Philly drastically reduces its hours during Ramadan (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

What happens to business when restaurants close for Ramadan?

Proprietors say cooking while you’re thirsty is worth it for faith. And relatively speaking, the monetary hardships don’t weigh heavily on many Muslim restaurateurs.

6 years ago

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