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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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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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A student participates in a reading and writing lesson at a Head Start program in Florida
Education

Head Start escapes elimination in 2026 proposed budget from Trump administration

In 2024, the U.S. Head Start budget was $12.2 billion. “We recognize that we have no certainty,” said the executive director of the Pennsylvania Head Start Association.

1 week ago

The aftermath of the plane crash
Community

A Philadelphia woman is the 8th person to die from the January crash of a medical plane

City officials say a 34-year-old died in a hospital April 27, months after her fiancé died after their vehicle was hit by debris. The other six victims were all in the plane.

1 week ago

Climate Justice Coalition
Urban Planning

PGW customers tell regulators to reject potential rate hike, plan better for climate impacts

Philadelphia Gas Works says inflation has caused it to seek a 13% rate hike. Environmentalists say customers shouldn’t have to pay for the utility’s lack of action on climate.

1 week ago

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Leigh Goldenberg standing in the Wilma Theater
Arts & Entertainment

Philly theaters reel from sudden loss of NEA funding

Arts organizations in Philadelphia and elsewhere scramble to cope with an abrupt cancellation of promised federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

1 week ago

Listen 2:32
Rite Aid store
Money

Massive layoffs at Rite Aid’s Philly HQ after filing for bankruptcy

The Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy had more than 1,000 corporate workers at the Navy Yard until layoffs.

1 week ago

Listen 0:45
Close up view of mural on the facade of Saint Malachy School
Community
Billy Penn

‘Great anticipation with a tinge of worry’ in Philly as papal conclave nears

As the Catholic Church begins the process to replace Pope Francis, the local LGBTQIA+ community reckons with hope and nerves.

1 week ago

Rendering of the new logo for the Xfinity Mobile Arena
Community
Billy Penn

Wells Fargo Center gets a new name and, sadly, it’s not one that y’all proposed last summer

It might be “Gritty’s Castle” in our hearts, but it will be Xfinity Mobile Arena on the side of the building.

1 week ago

Michael DelBene and Mayor Cherelle Parker speak about July 4, 2025
Community

LL Cool J to headline Philly’s Fourth of July celebration

The Welcome America celebration is Philadelphia’s 16-day festival from Juneteenth until Independence Day.

1 week ago

Listen 0:54
The correctional complex on State Road in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly primary voters will see three ballot questions. Here’s what they mean

The amendments would boost spending on affordable housing, increase prison oversight, and create an advocate for unhoused people.

1 week ago

Window air conditioning units
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

No free A/C units through LIHEAP in Pennsylvania this summer

The program, funded primarily with COVID relief money, provided free air conditioning units and fans the last three summers. It saw overwhelming demand.

1 week ago

Listen 1:04
Mural on display at Mural Arts in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts’ after-school programming prepares students, heals communities

Founded in 1984, Mural Arts Philadelphia has created more than 4,000 murals. The nonprofit organization also helps kids hone their artistic and social skills after school.

1 week ago

Listen 1:03
Donald Guy Generals speaks
Education

Judge denies effort to reinstate Community College of Philadelphia’s president

Former Community College of Philadelphia president Donald Generals tried to get his job back in court, but a judge ordered against it.

1 week ago

Listen 0:51
Rite Aid store
Community

Rite Aid returns to bankruptcy protection as it seeks to sell most assets

Major drugstore chains and independent pharmacies have been closing stores and struggling with several challenges.

1 week ago

Inside Barstool Sansom Street bar in Philadelphia
Community

Temple student suspended for antisemitic message at Philly’s Barstool bar, employees fired

“In the strongest terms possible, let me be clear: antisemitism is abhorrent,” Temple President John Fry said in a statement.

1 week ago

Police take shooting suspect Maurice Hill into custody
Courts & Law
6abc

Maurice Hill found guilty for attempted murder of Philadelphia police officers during 2019 shooting

Authorities said Hill fired more than 100 rounds at narcotics officers during the incident that took place in the city's Nicetown-Tioga section.

1 week ago

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