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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 relationship between Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack has never been a close one, and became especially strained after Wolf stripped Stack of his security detail and other staff following verbal abuse allegations. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

In ‘unprecedented’ Lt. Gov. race, Stack reckons with a crowded field

Of all the crowded races in Tuesday's primary election, perhaps none is odder than the one for lieutenant governor.

8 years ago

People cast their votes at a polling location in South Philadelphia.  (AP File Photo/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

On primary day, Republicans and Democrats agree new congressional map may cause confusion

Both Republicans and Democrats expect some party members to show up to the polls on Tuesday and be surprised to learn that their congressional district has changed.

8 years ago

Listen 03:18
Stoneleigh Gardens is the newest preserve from Natural Lands. Formally the estate of the Haas Family, the gardens and grounds will open to the public ion Mother's Day. Many of the structures are over 100 years old. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Community

Conservancy mobilizes as Lower Merion looks to Stoneleigh garden for school use

The fast-growing Lower Merion School District will enroll as many as 700 new students over the next decade.

8 years ago

Labor leader John Dougherty (Emma Lee/WHYY, file)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Money

Electricians union spends big on Philly legislative race

IBEW Local 98 drops $112,500 on state legislative race in South Philadelphia

8 years ago

Mariner East 2 pipeline construction crews work in the backyards of homes on Lisa Drive in West Whiteland Township, Chester County, on May 2. (Marie Cusick/WITF)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Courts & Law

Sunoco at PUC hearing: No alternative to building ME2 in Chesco

Sunoco rejected a state senator’s demand that it halt construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline in Chester County.

8 years ago

Patrick McDonnell, secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, announces
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Courts & Law

Pa.’s Volkswagen settlement money to go toward cleaner vehicles, engines

Pennsylvania will use the $118 million it received in a settlement with Volkswagen to fund grants and rebates for cleaner vehicles and engines.

8 years ago

(Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Election Day: Pennsylvania primary 2018

The following Voters’ Guide focuses on competitive primary races in the Philadelphia region.

8 years ago

Listen 3:32
Stoneleigh Gardens is the newest preserve from Natural Lands. Formally the estate of the Haas Family, the gardens and grounds will open to the public in May 2018. Many of the structures are over 100 years old. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

Finding Natural Lands in the suburbs with opening of Main Line garden

For more than 60 years, the Natural Lands organization has worked to preserve open space and connect people to the natural world.

8 years ago

Listen 3:47
Ashley Lunkenheimer (left) and Mary Gay Scanlon (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Year of the woman presents tough choices in Philly-area races

Emily’s List is supporting five women in Pennsylvania congressional races.

8 years ago

Listen 5:27
Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, Scott Wagner, participates in a debate at the National Constitution Center.
Politics & Policy

Pa. gubernatorial candidate Wagner supports abortion restriction

GOP contenders Paul Mango, Laura Ellsworth are also anti-abortion.

8 years ago

Three Mile Island nuclear plant is scheduled to be dismantled between 2034 and 2044. (Joanne Casarro/WITF)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Community

As nuclear power loses ground to natural gas, environmentalists are torn: Are the risks worth saving it for climate’s sake?

8 years ago

Supporters of a medical marijuana-growing facility speak at Philadelphia City Hall Wednesday. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

City councilman, Pa. lawmaker call for medical pot-growing facility in Philly

Pennsylvania's Department of Health is accepting applications until May 17 for the second phase of the medical marijuana program.

8 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Pa. hospitals voice concern over Wolf’s budget plan

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania is raising some alarm over a fee hike Governor Tom Wolf wants to include in next year's budget.

8 years ago

Pittsburgh lawyer and gubernatorial candidate Laura Ellsworth talks with a potential supporter at a Bryn Mawr farmers' market. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Politics & Policy

With primary approaching, GOP candidates for Pa. governor fight to distinguish themselves

The primary is on Tuesday, May 15.

8 years ago

Discussing expungement measures, Pennsylvania state Rep. James Roebuck speaks Tuesday at Philadelphia City Hall along with state Reps. Morgan Cephas (right) and Angel Cruz. (Tom MacDonald/ WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Pa. lawmakers weigh measures to clear criminal records for some

Three lawmakers who have worked on the legislation visited Philadelphia Tuesday to discuss the array of bills.

8 years ago

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