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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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Flowers and messages are left by fans to commemorate the death of Ozzy Osbourne
Arts & Entertainment

Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, report says, citing death certificate

The lead singer of heavy metal's pioneering band Black Sabbath and somewhat unexpected reality TV star died on July 22.

10 months ago

Jersey Fresh Jam's Breaking competition
Arts & Entertainment

Trenton’s Jersey Fresh Jam festival marks 20 years of celebrating hip-hop

The annual festival will feature graffiti, breakdancing, MCing and DJing.

10 months ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro listens as he sits with students holding guitars
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro visits West Philly music program to push for additional funding for youth diversion programs

State-funded Beyond the Bars started as a music workshop for incarcerated youth and now boasts dozens of music labs around the city.

10 months ago

Listen 1:22
Rebecca Carpino (left) helps Candice Davis (right) align a makeup brush
Health

Putting their best faces forward: Skin care and makeup help Philadelphia patients after medical trauma

A new therapy support group at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation helps patients regain independence and identity with makeup and skin care classes.

10 months ago

Listen 2:45
Ozzy Osbourne sings into a microphone
Arts & Entertainment

Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

A family statement said he died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76.

10 months ago

The Philadelphia School District All-Star band performs at
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Youth Music Fest celebrates the city’s young talent

The second annual all-city festival drew performers from a dozen music education organizations across Philly.

11 months ago

Listen 1:54
John Toney leading youth summer jazz session
Education

Philadelphia Clef Club undergoing $4.5 million renovation to expand jazz education

Founded in the 1960s, the club is upgrading its facilities and reimagining its education program.

11 months ago

Listen 1:16
Rick Springfield performs at Live Aid
Arts & Entertainment

Rick Springfield, Judas Priest, John Oates and Bob Geldof reflect on 40 years of Live Aid

Simulcast from Philly and London on July 13, 1985, Live Aid was the most ambitious global television event of its time: 16 hours of live music in two different continents.

11 months ago

West Philadelphia Orchestra
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Museum’s Garden Jams kicks off for its second year with West Philadelphia Orchestra

Garden Jams will be hosted every Wednesday for the rest of July. The event offers food, drinks and late-night museum access.

11 months ago

Drummer Ned Sonstein rehearses for an upcoming Live Aid tribute performance
Arts & Entertainment

Scandal, disaster and charity: Philly’s Martha Graham Cracker pays tribute to Live Aid 40 years later

Like the original, Philly’s anniversary Live Aid performance will also be a fundraiser, this time benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

11 months ago

Listen 3:19
People gather for a vinyl club meeting in one of Philadelphia's libraries
Arts & Entertainment

New vinyl club at the Free Library of Philadelphia sees overwhelming numbers, unexpected attendance and interest

Starting as just an idea from personal interest, one of the free library’s newest clubs taps an unexpected note in the community.

11 months ago

Listen 1:00
Rapper LL Cool J speaks into a microphone on stage at an awards ceremony
Arts & Entertainment

LL Cool J, Jazmine Sullivan drop out of Wawa Welcome America July Fourth concert in support of striking city workers

LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan announced their decisions on social media in solidarity of AFSCME District 33 workers, who’ve been striking since July 1.

11 months ago

The Lunar Year performing at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Arts & Entertainment

Spruce Street Harbor Park free concert series ‘spans the gamut’ of what the Philly music scene has to offer

The Live and Local music series will be taking place all summer through Sept. 25 at the Lazy Hammock stage.

11 months ago

Listen 1:20
Nicole Sweeney on the mic at the station’s studio
Arts & Entertainment

Nicole Sweeney brings her national jazz journey back to Philly’s WRTI, where it all began

Nicole Sweeney brings her signature storytelling and soulful presence to Evening Jazz at WRTI, connecting Philly listeners to jazz’s rich legacy.

11 months ago

Yuvi Agarwal plays the keyboard for dogs at the Denver Animal Shelter
Community

Volunteers use the universal language of music to soothe stressed shelter animals

The nonprofit Wild Tunes has enlisted about 100 volunteer musicians and singers of all ages and abilities to perform at nine shelters in New Jersey, Houston and Denver.

11 months ago

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