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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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Pennsylvania

Danelo Cavalcante is seen on surveillance footage after escaping from Chester County Prison.
Courts & Law

Schools shut down as manhunt for Chester County prison escapee expands

Law enforcement officials have widened the search perimeter after Danelo Cavalcante was spotted on security cameras at Longwood Cameras on Monday night.

2 weeks ago

A power plant is seen in the distance.
Politics & Policy

‘We should be doing more’: Pa.’s expanded environmental justice policy goes into effect this month

The new policy applies to inspections and enforcement, as well as engagement. It goes into effect this month but is still open for comment.

2 weeks ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro at a bill signing ceremony
Politics & Policy

New Pa. rules mean more small diverse businesses can win government contracts

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order in Philadelphia that mandates state agencies to award more government contracts to small and diverse businesses.

2 weeks ago

Danelo Cavalcante appears in surveillance footage on the left; on the right is Cavalcante's mugshot
Courts & Law
6abc

Escaped Chester County prisoner seen on trail cam at Longwood Gardens; search prompts school closures

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and the Kennett Consolidated School District will be closed Tuesday.

2 weeks ago

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Urban Planning

‘Phoenixville is connected’: Borough set to embark on two major transportation projects

The Borough of Phoenixville is looking to complete two transportation construction projects, thanks to a pair of timely grants.

2 weeks ago

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Community
6abc

4 confirmed sightings of escaped Chester County prisoner; residents urged to stay on alert

Danelo Cavalcante was spotted Saturday on surveillance video on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township.

3 weeks ago

Julie Smith outside her home in Media, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

First annual EcoFest is coming to Media Borough

Transition Town Greater Media is hosting its first annual EcoFest on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Park in Media Borough.

3 weeks ago

A prisoner who has escaped walks down the street.
Courts & Law

Convicted murderer who escaped Pennsylvania prison is spotted nearby on surveillance cameras

Authorities say a recently convicted murderer was spotted on residential surveillance cameras in an area not far from the prison.

3 weeks ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Spotlight PA

Cats and cannons collide at Gettysburg’s feline-themed Civil War museum

The Civil War Tails museum of Gettysburg, Pa., uses handmade cat figurines and dioramas to portray pivotal battle moments.

3 weeks ago

A prisoner who has escaped walks down the street.
Courts & Law

A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania and wanted in Brazil remains at large after prison escape

A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania for the fatal stabbing his ex-girlfriend remains at large, a day after he escaped from a county jail.

3 weeks ago

Students walking in the hall at school.
Education

Students with disabilities in Pennsylvania will get more time in school under settlement

Under the new policy, students will be eligible to receive free services until they turn 22, rather than aging out of the program the summer after they turn 21.

3 weeks ago

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Community
6abc

‘Extremely dangerous’ man convicted of murder escapes from Chester County prison

Danelo Cavalcante was convicted for fatally stabbing his 33-year-old former girlfriend in April 2021. He is also wanted for a murder in Brazil.

3 weeks ago

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. budget inches forward, but lawmakers still split on stalled education funding

The Pa. Senate has moved key code bills that would enable some budget spending, but Democrats say they don’t go far enough.

3 weeks ago

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Science

More than 70% of Pennsylvania rivers, streams contain PFAS

Valley Creek is just one waterway out of many across the U.S. with elevated PFAS levels caused by wastewater treatment plants and electronics manufacturing facilities.

3 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Municipalities say Pennsylvania court ruling on stormwater fees could drain them financially

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is considering a case that puts at stake millions of dollars that help local governments manage stormwater runoff.

3 weeks ago

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