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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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Patty Torres, organizing director for Latino advocacy group Make The Road PA, speaks at the capital. She's accompanied by member leaders of Make The Road, State Sen. Nikil Saval, and State Representatives Sara Innamorato and Elizabeth Fiedler. (Armando Jiminez-Carbarin / Make the Road Pennsylvania)
Community

Pennsylvania needs rental assistance and eviction diversion programs, activists and lawmakers say

Study cites housing affordability exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic.

3 years ago

University City Townhomes in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Frank Rizzo, the UC Townhomes, and the fight to save Black Philadelphia

Section 8 housing in Philadelphia has been the source of community and political conflict for decades — and is re-emerging today in University City.

3 years ago

Local officials pose for a ribbon-cutting at an affordable housing cvomplex
Urban Planning

New senior housing in Strawberry Mansion hailed as example worth repeating

The 78-unit complex, situated on a former equestrian facility, is being touted as a model for providing seniors affordable, maintenance-free housing.

3 years ago

Elkins Park residents are fighting a development they believe would increase flooding along the Tookany Creek. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Cheltenham residents fear a proposed housing development could increase flooding along Tookany Creek

Cheltenham residents fear a proposed housing development could increase flooding along Tookany Creek in Montgomery County.

3 years ago

The exterior of The Divine Lorraine
Community
Billy Penn

The Divine Lorraine is ending apartment leases as it turns into a ‘managed hotel property’

The historic building is on a fast-changing section of North Broad Street.

3 years ago

Signs that read, ''I Buy Houses'' and ''We Buy Houses'' can be seen posted on a street pole in Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Philly law cracks down on blockbusting ‘We Buy Houses’ solicitations

Steep penalties against unscrupulous investors aim to protect homeowners from being pressured into below-market sales.

3 years ago

A sign is posted in New Hope, Pa., upon entering Bucks County from New Jersey, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community

‘They’re stuck, they’re scared’: For older people, Bucks County has a major affordable housing crisis

Advocates see a rise in people on the brink of displacement or already unhoused. Older adults face unique obstacles to finding new places to live.

3 years ago

Listen 5:37
Vice President Kamala Harris appears in front of a mic at a press conference
Politics & Policy

U.S. plan aims to end racial, ethnic bias in home appraisals

The plan contains 21 steps to improve oversight and accountability, including a legislative proposal to modernize the governance structure of the appraisal industry.

3 years ago

Habitat for Humanity staffers celebrated on March 22nd, after receiving the news of Mackenzie Scott's $5 million donation. (Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia)
Community

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia receives a $5 million ‘unrestricted’ donation from Mackenzie Scott

A $5 million donation to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia will serve as a catalyst in the agency’s efforts to disrupt the cycle of poverty through affordable housing.

3 years ago

The exterior of a home needing repair
Politics & Policy

GOP legislators are backing Philly Dems’ housing bill. Why? Blight is a statewide issue

Several key Republicans are getting behind legislation sponsored by Philly Democrats to use surplus state funds for home repairs.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Housing Authority's headquarters. (Darryl Murphy/ WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly hopes to lure new property owners to voucher program with bonus money

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is offering signing bonuses and free insurance to landlords who join the agency’s housing voucher program.

3 years ago

File photo: A row of houses on North 27th Street in North Philadelphia.  (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
PlanPhilly

Need a new roof? One Pa. lawmaker wants to help pay for home repairs for those who can’t afford it

Lawmaker’s proposal would provide $50,000 to make home repairs and weatherization improvements to help Pennsylvanians stay in their homes.

3 years ago

Philly skyline
Politics & Policy

$36 million federal grant to help reduce homelessness in Philadelphia

The HUD funds will support existing programs working to provide housing and other assistance through the city’s Office of Housing Services.

3 years ago

Vacant lots on the 1600 block of Page Street. (Google maps)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Stalled affordable housing project in North Philly gets new life

Council President Clarke originally held up the resolution needed to build six homes after hearing neighborhood complaints about parking.

3 years ago

A home at 58 West Pitman Street in Penns Grove, with an auction sign in front of it
Urban Planning

Penns Grove hopes to turn vacants into value by auctioning borough-owned properties

The small borough in Salem County, N.J. hopes properties sold at auction will be added back to the tax rolls while generating some money to plan future projects.

3 years ago

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