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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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Philly regional spelling bee winner Jayden Jiang shows off his win
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Philly’s Jayden Jiang wins regional spelling bee for second year in a row

The fifth-grader took home first place again in the Philly regional bee at WHYY’s office.

2 months ago

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Villanova fires coach Kyle Neptune after 3 years and no NCAA Tournament appearances

Neptune went 54-47 overall in three seasons with the Wildcats, including a 19-14 record this season.

2 months ago

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Education

Does Delaware’s transgender athlete policy put $336 million in annual federal education funding at risk?

No transgender girls are on girls’ school teams, but the complaint seeks to have the state follow President Trump’s executive order, or pay the price.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia Eagles ‘enthusiastically’ accept White House invitation after Super Bowl win

“We sent an invitation, they enthusiastically accepted,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

2 months ago

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H.S. baller Shayla Smith: Lead points scorer and Philly legend

Universal Audenried High School guard Shayla Smith recently made history when she broke Philadelphia's existing record for career points.

Air Date: March 7, 2025 11:00 am

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Saquon Barkley answering questions with his daughter sitting in his lap
Community

Eagles make Saquon Barkley highest-paid running back in NFL history

Barkley ran for 2,504 yards in the regular season and playoffs, breaking Terrell Davis’ record for most yards rushing in one season.

2 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid
Community

Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season for treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee

The 76ers said there will be no more games for All-Star center Joel Embiid in 2024-25.

2 months ago

Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s official FIFA World Cup poster to be revealed at Flower Show

3 months ago

Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania changes policy to follow Trump order on transgender athletes in high school sports

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's board voted last week to remove a policy that had deferred to school principals to determine an athlete’s “gender."

3 months ago

an overhead view of the tush push
Community

Packers propose banning the tush push used so successfully by the Eagles

Philadelphia often uses the play, in which two teammates push quarterback Jalen Hurts forward to help him gain yardage. NFL owners could vote on the proposal next month.

3 months ago

Fran Dunphy claps
Community

Fran Dunphy retiring at end of La Salle’s season. He’ll leave as the winningest coach in Philly’s Big 5

The basketball coach has made 17 NCAA Tournament appearances as coach at three of Philly’s Big 5 schools.

3 months ago

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, left, talks with assistant head coach Kevin Patullo during warmups before an NFL pre-season football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug.24, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Community

Eagles promote Kevin Patullo to offensive coordinator following Kellen Moore’s departure for Saints

Patullo joined the Eagles’ staff as passing game coordinator in 2021 when coach Nick Sirianni was hired, and he became associate head coach in 2023.

3 months ago

VIVA Pickleball & Padel Club
Community
Billy Penn

From parking lot to pickleball: Founder expects to open unique racket club in Philly this spring

The VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club will offer courts, social events and amenities that are the first of its kind in the city.

3 months ago

Nicholas Maestrale got down on one knee to pop the question to Olivia Dees during the Eagles victory parade. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Community

Love in the air: Eagles fans propose amid Super Bowl victory celebrations on Valentine’s Day

Many took advantage of the Eagles’ victory parade landing on Valentine’s Day to pop the question.

3 months ago

Nick Sirianni holding the trophy with confetti dropping
Community

Will the Eagles visit the White House after Super Bowl win? They didn’t last time

Not only did President Trump attend the game to root for Kansas City, but Trump and the Philadelphia team share a tense past.

3 months ago

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