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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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‘We can have nice things’: Philly climate activists rally for investments in public spaces

The Sunrise activists want Philly’s next mayor to put solar panels on rec center roofs, open libraries longer, and turn vacant lots into gardens.

2 years ago

Thousands gather at Independence Hall on Oct. 16, 2023 after a
Community

Thousands ‘March For Israel’ in Philadelphia, vowing the nation will defeat Hamas

As thousands united in supporting the nation, speakers offered prayers for those engaged in combat, taken hostage, and for Israel’s “right to defend itself.”

2 years ago

Bryce Harper, Travis Konecny, and Hirving Lozano
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies and Flyers and Mexico-Germany, oh my! Transit and parking details for Tuesday night in South Philly

The Sports Complex should be rocking all night, and SEPTA and the PPA have made adjustments to make transit as smooth as possible.

2 years ago

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Why some Philadelphians want gas-powered leaf blowers to disappear

Several other cities have already banned or started phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers over their unhealthy emissions.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning in Game 1 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
Community

Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCS

Zack Wheeler struck out eight in six innings to help the defending National League champions win their seventh Game 1 of the last two postseasons.

2 years ago

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Billy Penn

Madira relaunches in Point Breeze with 24 taps, games on the TV, and authentic Indian cuisine

The former bottle shop has been reimagined as a sports bar with a menu that’s “different and unique.”

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Police release name of person arrested in fatal shooting of Philadelphia police officer

18-year-old Yobranny Martinez Fernandez was arrested in Cherry Hill, N.J. early Monday. Police say they continue to look for other people involved in Thursday’s fatal shooting

2 years ago

Fans stream into Citzens Bank Park for Game 4 of the Phillies playoff series game on October 12 2023. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Phillies host Diamondbacks for NLCS Game 1: What to know

Tonight's first pitch is at 8:07 p.m.

2 years ago

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Money

Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy

The DOJ in March alleged that Rite Aid knowingly filled hundreds of thousands of unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances from 2014 to 2019.

2 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

A Philly rising star shines on ‘Amateur Night at the Apollo,’ and moves on to the semifinals

Nathanael Barlow, 16, soulfully sings his way into the legendary Apollo Theater, guided by an uplifting community.

2 years ago

Listen 1:34
The YWCA in Germantown.
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Urban Planning

Developer unveils new plan for Germantown YWCA amid funding concerns

The city selected KBK Enterprises to redevelop the historic property in 2016. But the building remains vacant and blighted.

2 years ago

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Science

This Philadelphia doctor wants you to consider eating animal organs

Eating organ meat is not mainstream in the U.S., leading to waste in the food supply. A doctor wants to change that.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks to throw during a game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Community

Turnovers and sloppy plays send Eagles to their first loss of the season and first ever to Jets

“You look at this game,” Hurts said, “you have so many missed opportunities and really so many mistakes as if you’re kind of giving it away.”

2 years ago

Phillies starting catcher J.T. Realmuto practices ahead of Game 1
Community

The Phillies are set to kick off the NLCS at home. They hope to bring another NL pennant to the ‘best fanbase in maybe all of sports’

Catcher J.T. Realmuto says if the Phillies play with the same confidence they’ve had all season, a World Series could be coming back to Citizens Bank Park.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) works from the mound in the first inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta.
Community

Zack Wheeler blossoms into ace for Phillies, gets Game 1 start against Arizona in NLCS

Wheeler is the Phillies’ most dependable starter as he gets set for Game 1 of the NL Championship Series against Arizona on Monday.

2 years ago

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