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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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Policing

Rochelle Bilal speaking at a podium
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly sheriff wants to double size of eviction unit after shootings shuttered for-profit system. She may not get it

The office is the sole entity responsible for carrying out evictions. It's taking months to close cases — and costing landlords.

2 months ago

Listen 1:17
Esta “cámara automática de control de velocidad”
Urban Planning

“Control fotográfico”: Las cámaras de velocidad se están multiplicando en las autopistas y calles residenciales de Delaware.

DelDOT está utilizando las cámaras en las zonas de obras a lo largo de la I-95, y ahora los gobiernos locales han comenzado a instalarlas en los vecindarios.

2 months ago

A man drives through the Philadelphia 2nd District police building
Courts & Law

Man charged with deliberately crashing into Philadelphia police building

Six people were inside the lobby when the crash occurred. None of them suffered serious injuries.

2 months ago

Philadelphians board 32 bus
Courts & Law

Reported crime on SEPTA continues to drop in 2026 after decade lows last year

“Since peaking during the pandemic, crime across the system has consistently declined,” SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said in a release.

2 months ago

Listen 0:50
A man drives through the Philadelphia 2nd District police building
Community

Man arrested after deliberately driving into police building in Northeast Philly, commissioner says, hurting 5

"An absolute deliberate act," Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said of the Tuesday crash in Philadelphia’s Rhawnhurst neighborhood.

2 months ago

an automatic speed enforcement camera
Urban Planning

‘Photo enforced’: Speed cameras are proliferating along Delaware highways, neighborhood streets

DelDOT is using the cameras along I-95 work zones, and now local governments have begun putting them in neighborhoods to slow down traffic.

2 months ago

Listen 1:59
Surveillance photo of protesters blocking an entire sidewalk and one person in the middle of the street.
Courts & Law

Bucks County police chiefs say Quakertown officers’ actions during anti-ICE student protest were ‘justified and within police policy’

Quakertown Borough requested the review in March. An investigation by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is ongoing.

2 months ago

Listen 1:18
side-by-side photos of Matt Meyer and Judge Colm F. Connolly
Courts & Law

‘They will be exposed’: Delaware must surrender wage records for 15 businesses targeted by ICE investigation, federal judge rules

Feds say they are conducting a criminal probe after receiving tips that the companies are illegally employing undocumented immigrants.

2 months ago

Listen 1:48
City Councilmember Rue Landau, at podium, and Councilmember Kendra Brooks
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Parker administration calls anti-ICE bills ‘legally problematic’ but suggests mayor won’t block them

Under the proposed bill, DA Larry Krasner could prosecute federal agents for wearing masks and residents could sue them.

2 months ago

the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ legislation: Here’s what to know as City Council weighs bills

A majority of Philadelphia City Council supports the measures, which would restrict federal immigration enforcement activities in the city.

2 months ago

Un vehículo policial de Delmar, Delaware
Courts & Law

“Nadie está por encima de la ley”: revelan en documentos judiciales la presunta conducta sexual inapropiada de un policía de Delaware con dos mujeres, un hecho que dejó a su jefe “sin palabras”

El oficial de policía de Delmar, Darrell T. Powell Jr., está acusado de contacto sexual ilícito tras haber investigado casos de hurto en las tiendas.

3 months ago

Frank Vanore looks onward
Community
6abc

Police shoot, kill man in West Philadelphia

The man was struck and the officer's partner rushed him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:33 a.m.

3 months ago

Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware leaders launch ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign, urging immigrant communities to prepare for ICE encounters

The effort includes multilingual resources outlining what to do if approached by federal agents, including the right to remain silent, refuse searches and ask for a lawyer.

3 months ago

Listen 0:59
People sitting in the audience during a town hall meeting.
Politics & Policy

Cheltenham to begin interviews for next police chief and kick off search for township manager

The Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners expects to hire a new police chief sometime around July.

3 months ago

ICE agents standing and talking at the Philadelphia airport.
Courts & Law

TSA union leaders, city officials call for ICE to depart from the Philadelphia airport

City Council will soon consider legislation that would further regulate ICE’s activities in Philadelphia, though Mayor Parker remains tight-lipped on the issue.

3 months ago

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