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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

A group of Dauphin County Democrats gathered in Harrisburg to watch election returns come in. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

With election results in, many Pa. Dems optimistic about next year

Onlookers in the commonwealth say they're already ahead looking to 2018.

8 years ago

The amendment could eventually mean homeowners pay less in property taxes, but it's not likely to happen soon. (AP)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. voters pass property tax amendment

Pennsylvania voters agreed to a ballot measure that will amend the constitution to let municipalities stop charging property taxes.

8 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Elect Larry Krasner speaks at his victory party
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Quiet Philly area elections pack a punch

This off-off-year election could have a major impact in Philadelphia and one suburban county.

8 years ago

York City Council President Michael Helfrich, a Republican, embraces a supporter after winning the mayor's race. (Emily Previti/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Democrats dominate major mayors’ races in Pennsylvania

Democrats secured the mayor’s offices in several Pennsylvania cities, although the Republican nominee did win one of the state's most hotly contested races.

8 years ago

A polling place at Paulsboro Sportsmen’s Club in Paulsboro, New Jersey.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania and New Jersey 2017 general election results

Check here for the results of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey races we'll be watching most closely.

8 years ago

(image via https://fizzanocannonforjudge.com/)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Republicans furious over ballot error in Philadelphia

Ballots in an unknown number of Philadelphia polling places misstated the name of a Republican statewide judicial candidate.

8 years ago

(<a href='http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-140867215/stock-photo-symbol-of-law-and-justice-law-and-justice-concept.html'>Photo</a> via ShutterStock)
Speak Easy
Courts & Law

We should keep partisan politics out of Pennsylvania’s judicial selection

We should not be voting for judges. The partisan process taints the impartiality so critical to the bench, and diminishes public confidence in the court system.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania State Police vehicle
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot during traffic stop

The shooting happened on a highway in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, about 65 miles north of Philadelphia.

8 years ago

Instead of raising taxes, lawmakers turned to gambling to help fill a budget hole. (AP)
Money

It’ll take at least a year to enact Pa.’s new gambling expansion

Enacting the expansion will involve auctioning off casino licenses — something the board has never done before.

8 years ago

Small businesses, like this coffee ship in Pittsburgh, might benefit from the GOP-led tax code overhaul. But some might not. (AP)
Money

Some small Pa. businesses uneasy over proposed tax code changes

Smaller business owners would also get a lower rate on some of their income, but there are limits to who would benefit.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania's oddly-shaped 7th Congressional district is often cited as an extreme example of gerrymandering.(via govtrack.us)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

U.S. Supreme Court allows lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s congressional map to proceed

A federal lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's congressional districts will move forward after a decision by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.

8 years ago

Drivers shift their weight and pull back on their harnesses during an afternoon race at Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack in Chester, Pennsylvania. July 2014
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

Harrah's Philadelphia sued over track conditions after crash paralyzes harness driver

Anthony Coletta was left paralyzed and brain damaged after he was thrown from his sulky and trampled by a horse in a crash his attorney blamed on poor track conditions.

8 years ago

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Politics & Policy

2017 Pennsylvania and New Jersey voter guide

Pennsylvania From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday,  polls will be open for Pennsylvanians to vote on municipal and mayoral races. Vot ...

8 years ago

 (Brennan Linsley/AP Photo, file)
Health

Pennsylvania opens medical marijuana registry for patients, caregivers

Once people sign up, it’s up to state-approved doctors to decide whether to grant a medical marijuana card.

8 years ago

Philadelphia district attorney candidates Larry Krasner and Beth Grossman.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphians prepare to select new district attorney

City voters will choose between a defense attorney and career prosecutor, while New Jersey will elect Gov. Chris Christie's successor.

8 years ago

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