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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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The scene at the 2019 Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey. (Courtesy of Robert Siliato Photography)
Down the Shore
Arts & Entertainment

Sea.Hear.Now Festival on Asbury Park beach postponed until 2021

A beach concert festival featuring major acts on the beach in Asbury Park has been postponed until next year.

6 years ago

Jeff Bradshaw
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 06/22/2020

This week; the new marijuana decriminalization bills in NJ, how SEPTA is keeping things clean during a pandemic, and a brass ensemble energizing the protests in Philly.

Air Date: June 22, 2020 12:00 am

Listen 49:00
Nicole Jordan
Arts & Entertainment

Meet Nicole Jordan, the Philadelphia Orchestra’s first full-time Black woman musician and new music librarian

Nicole Jordan will be the first Black woman to join the orchestra as a full-time member in the organization’s 120-year history.

6 years ago

Bandcamp has pledged to donate its cut of sales made on this and every subsequent Juneteenth holiday to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Guillaume Payen/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Bandcamp, much-loved indie music marketplace, launches a Juneteenth tradition

On this and every subsequent Juneteenth, the platform intends to direct its usual revenue share to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

6 years ago

NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Queer As Punk: A Guide To LGBTQIA+ Punk

The term "punk" has a long queer history predating its use in contemporary music. A "punk" has always meant a person up to something disreputable and socially deviant.

6 years ago

The Roots Picnic
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Indefinitely postponed: Looks like the Roots Picnic won’t happen this summer

Event organizers will offer refunds to ticketholders by Aug. 9.

6 years ago

A 'No to Zero' graphic protesting Mayor Kenney's budget proposal to eliminate the city's art office
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment
Eyes on the Street

Art helps democracy. Mayor Kenney’s plan to zero out Philly’s arts office hurts us all

Philly’s arts office responds to the cultural and ethnic diversity that makes up our vibrant neighborhoods.

6 years ago

“Seven O’Clock Shout
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Orchestra to premiere new work written for the pandemic

“Seven O’Clock Shout,” written and performed in isolation, is a tribute to moments of humanity during strife.

6 years ago

Listen 2:23
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2018 file photo, the Instagram app logo is displayed on a mobile screen in Los Angeles. Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world went dark on Tuesday in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and the many killings of black people around the world that has caused outrage and protests. Instagram accounts, from top record label to everyday people, was full of black squares posted in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Community

Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday

Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

6 years ago

Stone Pony Summer Stage
Down the Shore
Arts & Entertainment

Iconic Jersey Shore venue cancels outdoor summer concert series

A venerable Asbury Park club revered for helping to launch some of New Jersey's musical legends has canceled its outdoor concert series amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

INSTAGRAM / @DJRICHOCHET03
Community
Billy Penn

Dance party with a purpose: Philly DJs spin up a fundraiser for fellow creatives

Tune into IG Live on Saturday afternoon.

6 years ago

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup: Memorial Day edition

This week: the difficulty of transitioning from military service to civilian life, saving John Coltrane's house, and teaching kids how to solve conflicts without violence.

Air Date: May 25, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
Little Richard performs at the 93rd birthday and 88th year in show business gala celebration for Milton Berle
Community

Little Richard, rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87

Pastor Bill Minson, a close friend of Little Richard's, told The Associated Press that Little Richard died Saturday morning.

6 years ago

A Naval Aircraft Factory float heads south on Broad Street in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Choral music about 1918 flu resonates today

The Crossing choir premiered the original work last year. “Protect yourself from infection” is now available to stream online.

6 years ago

Listen 2:14
Love from Philly virtual music concert
Arts & Entertainment

Massive Philly music festival launches online this weekend

From John Oates to Christian McBride to The Districts to Schooly D, the 75+ acts will benefit the musician relief fund.

6 years ago

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