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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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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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Large fire with billowing smoke
Community

Camden metal recycler whose fire caused evacuations had a history of violations

Friday’s scrapyard fire caused roughly 100 people to evacuate their homes. It wasn’t EMR’s first.

4 months ago

The Rehoboth Beach boardwalk (Butch Comegys for WHYY)
Science

Rehoboth commissioners vote against $20M wastewater partnership

The proposed project would have disposed of 5 million gallons of additional treated wastewater per day from the surrounding Lewes and Wolfe Neck communities.

4 months ago

Listen 1:13
Firefighters battle a blaze at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, Pa., Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
Community

Officials say the air is safe near the Jenkintown SPS fire. Residents remain on edge

Residents say officials should have communicated in “real-time” and released details about air monitoring and chemicals at the plant sooner.

4 months ago

Listen 1:01
A utility meter
Community

Most New Jersey residents will pay more on their electricity bills starting this summer. Here’s what’s driving the increase

The average electric bill will increase by at least $20 because of the state’s annual energy auction.

5 months ago

Listen 0:44
Tookany Creek
Community

70 gallons of gasoline spill in Cheltenham, infiltrate sewer system and Tookany Creek

According to the township, the situation is “under control” — but some residents can expect to smell gasoline and the odor of dead fish for the next few days.

5 months ago

Demonstrator shows opposition
Politics & Policy

Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow

Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.

5 months ago

People at a town hall meeting passing a bottle of water around so they can smell it.
Science

Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak

Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.

5 months ago

Listen 1:17
wind turbines
Science

New Jersey board declines to award new wind energy contracts

The canceled solicitation for proposals is the latest blow to New Jersey’s offshore wind industry and the planned Atlantic Shores project.

5 months ago

Listen 1:29
an overhead view of a Waga Energy unit
Science

French energy company to produce renewable natural gas from Chester County landfill waste

Landfills are responsible for more than 14% of human-caused methane emissions. Owners and energy companies are using technology to turn methane into renewable natural gas.

5 months ago

Listen 1:15
Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects

Shapiro's announcement comes a few days before he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers amid an energy crunch that threatens to raise electricity bills across Pa.

5 months ago

Susquehanna nuclear power plant
Community
Billy Penn

Electric grid operator agrees to Shapiro demand on power price cap

The change will prevent $4 billion in rate increases starting next year, gov says.

5 months ago

Lisa Wilson Riblett looks at the base of a tower
Urban Planning

‘Tree huggers’ of Arden battle to cut down Delmarva Power’s plan to replace electric towers in their village

The project aims to improve reliability in storms for 13,000 customers. Opponents want it rerouted amid environmental, health concerns.

5 months ago

Listen 4:09
Shawn M. LaTourette speaks into microphones
Science

N.J. environmental regulators call for overhaul of Trenton Water Works

Two independent reports outline a history of neglect and underinvestment, putting the water utility at risk of systematic failure.

5 months ago

Listen 1:22
outside The Charles Santore Library
PlanPhilly
Weather

Philly libraries are vital community hubs. Many struggle to keep their heat on

Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues.

5 months ago

Listen 1:17
Susquehanna nuclear power plant
Politics & Policy

Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair

It would allow them to avoid a long and expensive process of hooking into a fraying electric grid that serves everyone else.

5 months ago

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