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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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Community

Shopping? Take a hike! Philly has options to get outside on Black Friday

Philadelphia has 800 miles of trails. Groups are organizing walks to get folks outside on the biggest shopping day of the year.

1 year ago

Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen grins after announcing the final phase of the removal of the mound of dirt and debris illegally dumped at 7th and Chestnut streets.
Community

Camden’s toxic dirt pile to be cleaned up by February 2024

Crews started removing debris from an illegal dump site in the city’s Bergen Square neighborhood beginning last March after officials took over the property.

1 year ago

Conrad Benner stands in front of a mural in Fishtown
Arts & Entertainment

WHYY launches new podcast revealing the city’s street artists

The new podcast from WHYY taps into Philly’s community of public artists, both legitimate and “non-commissioned.”

1 year ago

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Mural
Community

Philadelphia ballroom scene takes center stage in new Gayborhood mural

The massive mural sits on 13th street between Pine and Spruce Streets.

2 years ago

A tree is visible laid on its side in front of a crowd of people outside.
Arts & Entertainment

With the holiday season fast approaching, Philadelphia begins setting up tree outside City Hall

The concolor fir tree stands at over 50 feet tall and will be on display until January 1.

2 years ago

National Park officials, donors, organizers and planners gather to break ground for the Bicentennial Bell Garden
Arts & Entertainment

The Queen’s bell will live on in Independence Park

The Bicentennial Bell was presented to Philly by Queen Elizabeth II in 1976. It will have a second life in the Benjamin Rush Garden.

2 years ago

Gardeners and advocates sit in chairs at a community garden.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We’re here to start a conversation’: Philly gardeners talk land security with Cherelle Parker ahead of election

The group of gardeners and advocates hopes to hold a similar conversation with Republican mayoral candidate David Oh.

2 years ago

People walk together holding a banner sign that reads Peoplehood
Community

‘Collective liberation is the goal’: The Peoplehood Parade marches through West Philly

Puppets speak truth to power in this annual tradition organized by art-as-activism group Spiral Q.

2 years ago

Wilmington, Delaware (Tim Kiser/Wikimedia Commons)
Urban Planning

Effort to revitalize southeastern Wilmington highlighted in ‘Opportunity LIVES Here’ project

Plans to transform Wilmington's southeastern side offer hope of economic improvements for the community.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
Free Library of Philadelphia building
Community
Billy Penn

Free Library standardizes schedules across its branches, though Saturdays are on hold

The fall schedule is just a start, library officials say, as they continue to add staff.

2 years ago

protesters holding up signs at the rally
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We can have nice things’: Philly climate activists rally for investments in public spaces

The Sunrise activists want Philly’s next mayor to put solar panels on rec center roofs, open libraries longer, and turn vacant lots into gardens.

2 years ago

A black and white photo of a Super Sunday block party on Philly's Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Community
Billy Penn

Billed as the ‘world’s biggest block party,’ Super Sunday was once the crown jewel of Philly’s festival scene

It took place annually from 1971 through 1998, when it folded because it had inspired so many copycats.

2 years ago

Workers box up the statue of Christopher Columbus
Community
Billy Penn

These prominent Philadelphia landmarks are still named after Christopher Columbus

Here’s a look at the most prominent markers to Christopher Columbus in Philadelphia, and an update on efforts to change them.

2 years ago

Greg Setlzer
Arts & Entertainment

‘Good music is just good music’: Philly Music Fest kicks off next week, highlighting the city’s diverse musical talent

Kurt Vile is set to headline two shows during Philly Music Fest. Hip-hop pioneer Schoolly D and platinum-selling duo Marian Hill will also perform.

2 years ago

Listen 1:32
A view of a bridge and the Delaware River
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s latest riverfront park will rise from the site of an old concrete factory in Bridesburg

The park will be one of eight along the Delaware River that could be connected with a continuous greenway trail.

2 years ago

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