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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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People sitting in the seats during a Trenton City Council hearing.
Politics & Policy

Trenton City Council delays vote on ICE cooperation ban after pushback on immigration detainers

The proposal has been tabled for two weeks after tensions between city council members and immigrant activists flared at Thursday’s council meeting.

3 months ago

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Close up of a siren on top of a police car at night.
Courts & Law

Montgomery County encourages immigrants to call 911 after decline in non-English emergency calls

In 2025, overall use of Language Line, which provides translation for more than 240 languages in real time, was down 12.4% from 2024.

3 months ago

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ICE agents go after protestors outside the Delaney Hall detention center during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J. Inside the facility, detainees carried out a labor and hunger strike for days over alleged living conditions.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill announces protest zones around Delaney Hall, citing concerns over ICE agent surge

The governor said protecting demonstrators and federal immigration enforcement officers is her administration's top priority.

3 months ago

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ICE agents use their baton as they clash with protesters outside the Delaney Hall detention center during a protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J.
Politics & Policy

‘Modern-day concentration camp’: Escalating violence reported at Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey

Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was denied entry to the facility this week, said Health Department inspectors were not allowed to do a full inspection.

3 months ago

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Exterior of Moshannon
Community

Pennsylvania advocates call on ICE to release Moshannon detainee for medical treatment

Izzy Aly, a Florida resident and Egyptian national, was detained in December 2025. His medical condition requires “urgent” care, according to a coalition of advocates.

3 months ago

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A Trenton Police car is parked in the street at night with it's siren flashing
Politics & Policy

Trenton, New Jersey, wants to prohibit local police from assisting ICE

The council president described the proposal as the most comprehensive effort to date in addressing issues related to immigration enforcement.

4 months ago

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Eviction notices on tents at a Wilmington homeless encampment
Community

Wilmington issues eviction notices at homeless encampment as Mayor Carney states area was always ‘temporary’

The city gave out tents to people living at Christina Park. Now, it wants the tents back and the residents gone.

4 months ago

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Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Courts & Law

Northeast Philly drug investigation uncovers gun making operation, police say

Working on a tip, police say they raided two homes, finding cash, drugs and an alleged gun manufacturing operation with dozens of working and disassembled weapons.

4 months ago

The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey
Politics & Policy

Jersey Shore towns are adopting new curfews and safety rules. What you need to know before making your summer plans

Several laws aim to stop pop-up parties and flash mobs promoted on social media before they cause a problem.

4 months ago

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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.

4 months ago

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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.

4 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.

4 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.

5 months ago

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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.

5 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.

5 months ago

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