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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 U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent watches as undocumented immigrants are loaded onto a plane
Community

Days into the new Trump administration, worries spike amid a show of force on immigration

As Trump touts deportation efforts, waves of worry have reverberated around the U.S. — including in New Jersey, where officials said immigration agents made illegal arrests.

1 year ago

An example of a rape kit
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill formalizing a tracking system for rape kits

The tracking system allows sexual violence survivors and investigators to keep track of evidence in cases.

1 year ago

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Community

Newark, N.J. mayor condemns ICE raid on local fish market, calls it unconstitutional

Newark, N.J. Mayor Ras Baraka says there can be disagreements about immigrants, but everyone must respect and follow the U.S. Constitution.

1 year ago

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Matthew J. Platkin speaks
Politics & Policy

A judge blocked Trump’s executive order eliminating birthright citizenship. New Jersey immigrants are still fearful

A group that supports immigrants in South Jersey is launching Rapid Response ICE watch teams and holding Know Your Right community workshops.

1 year ago

Listen 1:19
A mansion on a large estate
Community

Longtime Philadelphia TV anchor and former N.J. lawmaker Diane Allen is selling her historic mansion along the Delaware River

Allen says the time has come to downsize and spend more time with family.

1 year ago

Listen 1:17
Two Dancing with the Stars cast members dancing
Arts & Entertainment

‘Dancing With the Stars,’ Lunar New Year and the Tattoo Arts Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 23 - Jan. 26: ‘The Full Monty’ in Del., a Tchaikovsky performance in Philly and Peabo Bryson in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 year ago

Listen 4:53
George Norcross sitting in the courtroom
Courts & Law

George Norcross’ attorneys argue in court their ‘well-connected’ client turned Camden around as they seek dismissal

Defense attorneys argue George Norcross' connections to Camden city government, which is not a crime, turned the city around.

1 year ago

Marty Small
Politics & Policy
6abc

Embattled Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. says he will seek re-election

The campaign announcement comes just five days after Mayor Marty Small Sr. was back in court to plead not guilty to allegations of witness tampering.

1 year ago

Heat pumps can work for both heating and cooling. You can think of a heat pump as an air conditioner that can also work backward.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Biden administration awarded home energy rebate money to Pa., Del., N.J. in final days

The rebates will reduce the cost of electric heat pumps, electric stoves, wiring and insulation. They’re expected to roll out this year.

1 year ago

George Norcross
Courts & Law

Attorneys for George Norcross to argue charges against him should be dismissed

Prosecutors argue defense attorneys for the South Jersey Democratic boss and his co-defendants don’t understand the charges against them.

1 year ago

Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
Politics & Policy

New Jersey leads effort to challenge Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship

N.J. Attorney General Matt Platkin said Tuesday that he’s leading a group of 22 states, D.C. and the city of San Francisco in filing a lawsuit blocking Trump’s order.

1 year ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Politics & Policy

Hours after inauguration, N.J Gov. Phil Murphy asks Trump to review NYC congestion pricing ‘disaster’

With the congestion pricing toll, drivers must pay an extra $9 to enter midtown Manhattan.

1 year ago

Ronsha Dickerson posing for a photo outside underneath a tree
Community

Camden activists call George Norcross indictment vindication: ‘We’ve been warning everyone for years’

Black and Latino activists have raised concerns about Norcross and his supporters for years, but said their concerns and complaints were ignored by city and state officials.

1 year ago

Listen 3:29
A PATCO fare gate at the 8th and Market stop.
Urban Planning

PATCO is preparing to ‘tap and go’ this summer with new fare collection system

The rail service between Camden County and Philadelphia will begin to accept bank cards and mobile payment directly. The Freedom Card will remain for now.

1 year ago

FILE - Containers of Zyn, a smokeless nicotine pouch, are displayed for sale among other nicotine and tobacco products at a newsstand on Feb. 23, 2024, in New York.  (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Health

FDA regulation of nicotine pouches can help prevent youth use, say Rutgers researchers

Nicotine pouches are a newer class of smokeless products that don’t contain tobacco. Zyn became the first FDA-authorized brand on Jan. 16.

1 year ago

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