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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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Pennsylvania

The site of the Revolution Pipeline explosion that occurred in September 2018. (Marcellus Air)
The Why
Politics & Policy

The Chester County DA vs. the Mariner East pipeline

Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan is threatening to sue Sunoco on behalf of residents afraid of sinkholes along the Mariner East 2 pipeline route.

Air Date: September 30, 2019

Listen 12:02
Clergy attended a mass in September 2018 at the Basillica of Saints Peter and Paul for a night of prayer and reflection following revelations of wide spread sexual abuse by priests across the state. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Community

New chapter opens in Pennsylvania in fight over suing church

On Monday, victim compensation funds in Philadelphia, Allentown, Scranton and Pittsburgh will close to applications.

6 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf's spokesman said this week that the governor believes Cheyney is
Politics & Policy
The Philadelphia Tribune

Wolf, state senators continue to back Cheyney despite struggles

As financial and legal troubles batter Cheyney University, the school continues to have friends in high places.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania high court passes on death penalty review

The Pa. Supreme Court has declined a special petition to review the constitutionality of the death penalty but says it will still consider the fairness of individual cases.

6 years ago

Some of Rob Fulper's dairy cows peek out over a fence. (Katie Colaneri/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Study recommends better marketing, new regulations to aid Pa. dairy farmers

A new study details the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s dairy industry and offers recommendations to help it.

6 years ago

In this Aug. 1, 2018 photo weeds engulf a playground at housing section of the former Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster in Warminster, Pa. the foams once used routinely in firefighting training at military bases contained PFAS. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Science

Temple researchers will look at link between PFAS and cancer

University researchers will examine possible associations between PFAS-contaminated drinking water and cancer as part of a federally funded health study.

6 years ago

Matt Brouillette, a conservative activist and well-known Harrisburg figure, is running for state Senate. (Courtesy of Matt Brouillette)
Politics & Policy

Longtime conservative activist to run for vacant Folmer seat

Pa. State Senator Mike Folmer abruptly resigned over a child porn charge. Matt Brouillette says he’s running on a school choice platform.

6 years ago

Senators listen during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 25, 2019, in Harrisburg, Pa. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Key state senator voices doubts about gun safety bill in Pennsylvania

The Senate Judiciary Committee finished two days of hearings about guns, mental health and the Second Amendment.

6 years ago

In this 2015 photo, several brands of cigarettes are on display. (Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Pa. lawmakers open up to raising tobacco purchase age

A bill that would raise Pennsylvania’s tobacco-buying age from 18 to 21 has breezed through the state Senate — and there’s evidence it’ll get a warm reception in the House, to

6 years ago

In this file photo, Mariner East 2 pipeline construction crews work in the backyards of homes on Lisa Drive in West Whiteland Township, Chester County, on May 2, 2018 after sinkholes opened in the area. That caused one of the ME2 project's many delays. (Marie Cusick/WITF)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Sunoco still needs DEP approvals to restart pipeline work in Chester County

The lifting of the injunction at the sinkhole site isn’t a final green light for Mariner East.

6 years ago

Hosts of The Why, Shai Ben-Yaacov and Annette John-Hall. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Why
Urban Planning

Could Fashion District Philadelphia turn Market East around?

The Market East neighborhood has a dismal history when it comes to development. Could the Gallery mall's new replacement, Fashion District Philadelphia, be a different story?

Air Date: September 26, 2019

Listen 15:04
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (left) and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman stand at a podium
Politics & Policy

Pa. governor now supports legalizing marijuana

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is now in favor of legalizing marijuana for recreational use and is asking lawmakers to consider it.

6 years ago

The state House chamber.  (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Key Pa. House committee abruptly bars door to new gun control legislation

GOP Chairman Rob Kauffman says in particular, a high-profile “red flag” bill won’t be considered “so long as Chairman Kauffman is chairman.”

6 years ago

When Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman took office in January, the LG's residence stood empty for the first time in years. (PA Department of General Services)
Politics & Policy

Senate bill could portend the end of the Lieutenant Governor’s mansion at Fort Indiantown Gap

A measure that moved from committee would give the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs jurisdiction over the building and close it off to future lieutenant governors.

6 years ago

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

What the Pa. delegation is saying (or not) about Trump impeachment inquiry

Two moderate Pa. Democrats who have been reluctant to support impeachment proceedings have taken firmer stances in recent days.

6 years ago

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