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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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Zack Wheeler strikes out 8, NL champion Phillies beat Marlins 4-1 in Wild Card Series opener

The Phillies moved within a victory of an NL Division Series matchup against Atlanta.

2 years ago

Kyle Schwarber rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Miami Marlins pitcher Bryan Hoeing, left, during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

8 things to know ahead of the Phillies’ wild card series against the Marlins

Miami’s got the league batting champ — but he might not play. They’re not great on offense — but do love a comeback.

2 years ago

Trapeze artists perform in Cirque du Soleil's ''Bazzar'' at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

To Cirque, or not to Cirque? Philly circus pros weigh in on Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil makes the North American debut of “Bazzar” in Philly, a city with a strong homegrown circus scene.

2 years ago

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Closeup of Penn Medicine researchers Katalin Karikó Ph.D. and Dr. Drew Weisman Ph.D. in a Penn Medicine lab. (Peggy Peterson Photography courtesy Penn Medicine)
Science

Decades of ‘resilience’ led to Penn Medicine researchers’ Nobel Prize

Katalin Karikó Ph.D. and Dr. Drew Weisman Ph.D. won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine and their colleagues raised a glass to toast it in the hospital lobby.

2 years ago

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Looking out at the Philadelphia skyline from the Allegheny SEPTA station
Health

A record number of people died from drug overdoses in Philadelphia last year as racial disparities widen, new report shows

Drug overdose deaths increased for the fourth year in a row, according to a new city report, including a 20% jump among Black residents.

2 years ago

Sajda ''Purple'' Blackwell writes down suggestions for solutions. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Community

‘It seems like rage is the only way’: In a West Philly community meeting, accountability, and fatigue follow 2 nights of unrest

Thursday’s conversation followed several days of unrest, after the decision by Judge Wendy L. Pew to drop charges against Mark Dial.

2 years ago

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Aftermath of people ransacking a liquor store
Courts & Law

DA Krasner plans to individually review charges against every person arrested in Philly looting last week

Krasner said most of the individuals are young and have no criminal record.

2 years ago

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Wreckage is seen following a crash on the Schuylkill Expressway.
Community
6abc

14-year-old driver charged after multi-car crash on Schuylkill Expressway; 15-year-old killed

The 15-year-old and three other minors who were inside the car were taken to CHOP.. The 15-year-old succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

2 years ago

Josh Kruger and his beloved cat, Mason.
Community

Philly journalist Josh Kruger fatally shot inside Point Breeze home

"His recovery, survival, and successes showed what's possible when elected leaders reject bigotry and work to uplift all people," said the LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.

2 years ago

Exterior photo of Pan American Academy Charter School.
Education
Billy Penn

How charter schools work in Philadelphia, and why they’re controversial

10 questions about charters, answered.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker walking into a press conference
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Cherelle Parker on the Sixers arena, the next police commissioner, and the situation in Kensington

The likely next mayor chatted with NBC Philadelphia about a wide range of issues affecting the city.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee
Community
6abc

The Phillies are set to take on the Marlins in the Wild Card Series. Here’s what you need to know

The series starts Tuesday night at Citizen's Bank Park.

2 years ago

Katalin Kariko, left, and Drew Weissman, pose with trophies
Science

Nobel in medicine goes to 2 Penn scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Karikó and Weissman met by chance in the 1990s while photocopying research papers.

2 years ago

Police are seen outside a Lawncrest home following a triple homicide on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.
Courts & Law

A man suspected of fatally shooting 3 people is shot and killed by police in Philadelphia

A fourth shooting victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.

2 years ago

The exterior of Penn Museum in West Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Museum will no longer display exposed human remains

In an update to its Human Remains Policy, the archeology museum will no longer consider exhibiting any exposed human remains.

2 years ago

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