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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 cyclist rides down a bike lane in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphia traffic deaths on the rise, despite Vision Zero promise

Two years ago, Philadelphia started a program that promised to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030. But is it working? Officials say it’s too soon to tell.

7 years ago

 The sun sets behind the cross atop the dome of the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

As window for claims closes, Archdiocese of Philadelphia to pay $32M to abuse victims

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has offered over $32 million to victims of sexual abuse so far — a number that’s likely to go up.

7 years ago

A transit police officer keeps watch on the Market-Frankford line. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

SEPTA transit police still awaiting new service weapons

SEPTA’s police force is still carrying the Sig Sauer P320 handgun, after a transit police officer’s P320 service weapon fired while holstered at Suburban Station.

7 years ago

Rosh Hashanah begins on Sunday and marks the first High Holiday since the Tree of Life synagogue shooting last October.(Katie Blackley / WESA)
Community

Security at Pittsburgh area synagogues expected to be strict this year

Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday evening and security for Pittsburgh area Jewish New Year celebrations are expected to be greater than previous years.

7 years ago

Diamond McClain, 17, testifies about her experience with violence in her community. She hopes to open a resource center for women and girls to come and receive help with difficult issues in West Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘You have a voice’: Young Philly writers take a stand against gun violence

Members of Mighty Writers presented an original booklet containing student writings about how violence has affected them and their communities.

7 years ago

Senators listen during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 25, 2019, in Harrisburg, Pa. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Key state senator voices doubts about gun safety bill in Pennsylvania

The Senate Judiciary Committee finished two days of hearings about guns, mental health and the Second Amendment.

7 years ago

The state House chamber.  (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Key Pa. House committee abruptly bars door to new gun control legislation

GOP Chairman Rob Kauffman says in particular, a high-profile “red flag” bill won’t be considered “so long as Chairman Kauffman is chairman.”

7 years ago

(Bastiaan Slabbers for Billy Penn)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Pa. doesn’t mandate driver’s ed, despite studies showing it reduces injuries

School districts are already overburdened — but there could be a workaround.

7 years ago

(Jen Kinney for Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

‘Shooting people is deescalation’: Three days with teachers training to use guns in schools

The training provides a glimpse of how Pa. schools could change if armed teachers become a new normal in classrooms.

7 years ago

Listen 5:46
Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery on August 8, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Community

Philly Fire Department personnel no longer at PES refinery site 24/7

Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said only trace amounts of dangerous hydrofluoric acid remain at the damaged Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.

7 years ago

In this Feb. 9, 2015 file photo, an honor guard stands at the entrance before ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new 1st Infantry Division Headquarters at Fort Riley, Kan. Prosecutors say a U.S. Army infantry soldier stationed at Fort Riley shared bomb-making instructions online and also discussed killing activists and bombing a news network. The Justice Department says Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, that private first class Jarrett William Smith was charged with distributing information related to explosives and weapons of mass destruction. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner File)
Courts & Law

U.S. soldier arrested after discussing bomb attack, targeting left-leaning activists and a media organization

Court papers say Smith also suggested targeting a major news network with a car bomb. The news network was not identified.

7 years ago

In this Sept. 7, 2019 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, speaks during the New Hampshire state Democratic Party convention, in Manchester, NH. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

In gun buyback talk, how do you round up so many weapons?

The prospect of significant gun measures has faded in recent weeks under the Republican-controlled Senate and President Donald Trump.

7 years ago

The Haverford Board of Commissioners met for the first time since Bon Air volunteer firefighter company was shut down on Wednesday September 4th because a member had sought membership with the Proud Boys. The actions by the township have residents split. The township announced that the fire house will be reopened. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
The Why
Community

How a firefighter’s extremist ties divided Haverford

A volunteer firefighter's interest in the extremist group the Proud Boys has Haverford Township residents fighting over whether it should vet the views of public servants.

Air Date: September 19, 2019

Listen 14:22
State Rep. Todd Stephens, R-Montgomery, speaks in the state Capitol on Sept. 17, 2019. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Community
PA Post

As lawmakers return to Harrisburg, activists focus on ‘red flag’ gun bill

Both sides will keep a close eye on Senate hearings next week.

7 years ago

NPR
Health

‘Tip of the iceberg’ — 1 in 16 women reports first sexual experience as rape

More than 3 million women experienced rape as their first sexual encounter, according to a new study, which surveyed women ages 18 to 44.

7 years ago

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