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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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Martha Graham Cracker
Community

After leukemia diagnosis, drag performer Martha Graham Cracker is searching for a stem cell donor

The beloved drag cabaret performer has been diagnosed with leukemia. A South Street block party Wednesday will search for a stem cell donor match.

3 years ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters
Education

Philly superintendent restructures district leadership in pursuit of academic gains

Superintendent Tony Watlington announced six new sub-offices in the district’s central office and several new hires, including a new chief financial officer.

3 years ago

Gospel winner Frantastic Noise (center) received the check for $1,000 during Tuesday's PHL LIVE Center Stage Award Show. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

PHL LIVE Center Stage honors musicians during first award show in 2 years

Philadelphians full of good spirits came to World Café Live on Tuesday to see the latest talents emerging from the PHL LIVE Center stage contest.

3 years ago

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Fred Ginyard just before entering the courthouse on December 20, 2022. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Courts & Law

‘An unjust system’: Philly advocates hold 24-hour bailout ahead of the holidays

Cash bail in Philadelphia disproportionately punishes poor people and people of color, advocates say.

3 years ago

A scene from one of mayoral candidate Jeff Brown's TV ads, the first in the race. (Jeff Brown for Mayor)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Jeff Brown, with no political experience, is fashioning an outsider’s campaign for Philly mayor

The closest comparable figure is probably Tom Knox, who lost to Nutter in the 2007 primary.

3 years ago

Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice
Courts & Law

Ethics board says Philly judge ruled on cases early to leave for trip

When questioned, Brumbach said she only marked citations on “what she thought the outcome should be,” according to the complaint.

3 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Community
6abc

Elementary school in Rhawnhurst placed on lockdown after student brings gun, police say

Authorities say the student is in custody and the firearm has been recovered.

3 years ago

Ximena Violante appears in a video
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Lullaby Project pairs artists with parents to write songs for their babies

The ongoing program pairs artists with parents to write lullabies for their babies, crystalizing their first years in song.

3 years ago

Listen 3:13
Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Arts & Entertainment

AP source: Eagles QB Hurts suffers sprained right shoulder

The 24-year-old has morphed into a serious NFL MVP candidate in his second season as a starter.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Suspect charged after shootout with officer at King of Prussia Mall identified

According to Upper Merion Twp. police, the incident started with a hit-and-run in the area of the mall.

3 years ago

(FlightRadar24)
Community

Fighter jets flew over Philly to chase a civilian plane out of restricted airspace

The president is in Delaware today, so flying nearby is a no-no.

3 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a press conference
Courts & Law

Police charge 8 in Cobbs Creek mass shooting

The arrests include the person who bought the gun and resold it to the person who couldn’t legally own the firearm.

3 years ago

Reuben Jones
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

57 blocks in Philly are prone to shootings. Community groups are mobilizing to curb the gun violence

The “57 Blocks Project” wants to create positive change in neighborhoods most impacted by violence. There are already dozens of nonprofits working in these areas.

3 years ago

More than 150 people packed the sidewalk outside of the Betsy Ross House in Old City for a Menorah lighting on Dec. 18, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Menorah lighting at Betsy Ross House signals start of Hanukkah season

More than 150 people gathered in Old City to kick off the eight-day observation.

3 years ago

Listen 1:07
Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Arts & Entertainment

Hurts runs for 3 TDs as Eagles squeeze by Bears 25-20

The Eagles, with the best record in the NFL, made just enough plays to come away with a tighter-than-anticipated win.

3 years ago

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