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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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a sign for Jamison Elementary School
Education

Central Bucks whistleblower, parents speak out on child abuse investigation

School board member Jim Pepper called on U.S. Attorney General David Metcalf to open a criminal investigation into the alleged abuse.

1 year ago

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the outside of Centennial School District's administrative offices
Education
6abc

Residents raise concerns about top candidate for superintendent of Bucks County’s Centennial School District

When Dr. Abram Lucabaugh led the Central Bucks School District, a federal complaint filed by the ACLU accused the district of discriminating against LGBTQ+ students.

1 year ago

a sign for Stanton Middle School
Courts & Law

‘Absolutely unthinkable’: Delaware principal admits to raping student when she was a teacher

Tasha Oliver sexually abused the female student repeatedly when she taught at Stanton Middle School more than a decade ago.

1 year ago

the entrance to Simon Gratz High School Mastery Charter in North Philadelphia
Education

Most Philadelphia Mastery high schools improved graduation rates in the last 5 years

Five of six city charter high schools operated by Mastery Schools showed improvement in their four-year graduation rates in the last five years.

1 year ago

Listen 1:20
Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen on stage at Gordon Theater
Politics & Policy

Mayor Vic Carstarphen said his city was ‘Camden strong.’ Here are some takeaways from his State of the City address

Carstarphen called the city school district's budget deficit "the elephant in the room" and discussed technology upgrades, public investments and construction projects.

1 year ago

Listen 1:13
police officers in the street
Community
6abc

Philadelphia police officer shot near Overbrook High School; video shows chaotic scene

A witness who recorded video of the chaos said the incident started as a fight. The officer was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital in critical but stable condition.

2 years ago

Mural on display at Mural Arts in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts’ after-school programming prepares students, heals communities

Founded in 1984, Mural Arts Philadelphia has created more than 4,000 murals. The nonprofit organization also helps kids hone their artistic and social skills after school.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
The Jamison Elementary school building
Education

Central Bucks School District child abuse investigation: What you need to know

Three school administrators, including District Superintendent Steven Yanni, have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by an external law firm.

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Education

Philly City Council hears from education advocates, who say Mayor Parker’s budget doesn’t go far enough

Community members testified about staff shortages and advocated for support for unhoused and immigrant students.

2 years ago

Prince Edward at Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
Education

Prince Edward honors Philadelphia teens for extracurricular endeavors, community service

The ceremony was just one stop during Prince Edward’s two-day trip to Philadelphia, which included a dedication ceremony for the Bicentennial Bell.

2 years ago

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Camden City School District State District Superintendent Katrina McCombs
Education

Camden City School District announces cuts to close $91M budget hole

Declining enrollment and increased payments to charter and renaissance schools were cited as factors in the longtime structural deficit.

2 years ago

School District of Philadelphia building
Education

Program aims to fast-track Philly high school students into in-demand, entry-level health care jobs

The joint venture of Jefferson Health, the city school district and Esperanza College aims to address the shortage of health care workers.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
Britain's Prince Edward
Education

Prince Edward to visit Philadelphia to dedicate historic bell, honor students

As a working royal, the prince promotes the benefits of non-formal education, and works to support the arts, heritage and conservation.

2 years ago

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A Philadelphia school bus
Education

Philly Board of Education meeting: Parents and students testify about deteriorating buildings, teacher shortage

The Thursday meeting saw calls for more library funding, addressing the district's staffing shortages and deteriorating buildings.

2 years ago

outside Glasgow High School, the site of Christina School District's administration office
Courts & Law

Delaware school board member challenges residency of fellow board member living in Pakistan

Christina School Board member Naveed Baqir says that while he no longer lives in Delaware, he is still a state resident able to serve on the board.

2 years ago

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