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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 Philadelphia Parking Authority parking meter
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

PPA on-street parking rates have gone up in Center City

The Philadelphia Parking Authority expects the rate increase to generate an additional $4 million in revenue.

11 months ago

Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J.
Politics & Policy

Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack down

Federal prosecutors say N.J. Rep. McIver interfered with law enforcement during an ICE facility visit. It's not the only clash between Democrats and the Trump administration.

11 months ago

A rendering of an overhead view of the proposed 22nd Police District
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After yearslong battle, work has begun on new headquarters for Philly’s 22nd Police District

The North Central Public Safety Building will include a new police station and a Police Athletic League center.

11 months ago

Listen 1:11
Temple University Police Sergeant Chris Fitzgerald poses for a photo
Courts & Law
6abc

Man charged with killing Temple Police Sergeant Chris Fitzgerald found guilty of first-degree murder

Miles Pfeffer was also found guilty of criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, disarming an officer, robbery, theft, evading arrest and weapons crimes.

11 months ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen in a file photo.
Courts & Law

Family of boy fatally shot by Philadelphia police officer agrees to $3M settlement

Authorities have said Thomas “T.J.” Siderio was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot into his back.

11 months ago

Over a dozen SEPTA police officers take the oath of office
Urban Planning

SEPTA swears in new transit police officers amid budget woes and ongoing safety concerns

The transit agency is facing funding opposition from Pennsylvania Republicans over safety. SEPTA says it plans to hire new officers despite its budget crisis.

12 months ago

Donald Trump, escorted by Angela F. Ochoa, walks from Marine One to board Air Force One
Politics & Policy

Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities

In a social media post Sunday, the president called on ICE officials “to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”

12 months ago

Three ICE agents outside a building
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers move bills limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents to a floor vote

Delaware police trade unions oppose legislation limiting cooperation between local and federal immigration agencies.

12 months ago

Protesters attempt to block a vehicle from leaving the Delaney Hall Detention Facility during protests
Courts & Law

4 detainees escape from Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention center, Department of Homeland Security says

Authorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from the New Jersey facility. There were reports of a possible uprising and disorder at the facility Thursday night.

12 months ago

a crashed vehicle in the street
Community
6abc

Families pushing for answers after teens killed in Limerick Township crash during police chase

Tuesday night's crash in Montgomery County killed three teens and left a fourth injured. Officers say they followed the car because the teens allegedly stole from a Target.

12 months ago

Nelly Jiménez-Arévalo, Montgomery County's first ever director of immigrant affairs, stands at a podium to speak
Community

Norristown immigrants fearful after ICE raids; Montco officials voice support

Community members continue to call for commissioners to pass a welcoming act and train county employees on how to interact with ICE agents.

12 months ago

Mark Dial walking into courthouse
Courts & Law

Mark Dial trial: Former Philly officer found not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter in Eddie Irizarry killing

Dial was found not guilty of third-degree murder, but was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter.

1 year ago

Un agente del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE) escucha durante una sesión informativa, el lunes 27 de enero de 2025, en Silver Spring, Maryland
Politics & Policy

El breve acuerdo de Camden con ICE genera alarma y acción en Delaware

El alcalde de Camden, Larry Dougherty, dice que él no estuvo involucrado directamente en el acuerdo y que no lo vio como un problema importante en ese momento.

1 year ago

Officers are seen next to a police vehicle in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Philadelphia police shoot and kill armed man during struggle with officers in Fairhill: Officials

At some point, police say the suspect's gun discharged, and that's when two officers opened fire, hitting the man in the torso.

1 year ago

Bob Harvie speaking into a microphone at a press conference
Community

Bucks County commissioners say sheriff does not have power to sign agreement with ICE

The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has threatened to file a lawsuit challenging the agreement.

1 year ago

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