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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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Transportation

Passengers wait to board Peter Pan bus
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Finding a home for Philly’s intracity bus station remains a frustrating waiting game

City officials say they’re still evaluating sites for both interim and long-term facilities; a bus company CEO offered to develop one and lease it to the city.

1 month ago

A bike locked up at the Wayne train station
PlanPhilly
Community

Looming SEPTA cuts could increase climate pollution in the Philly area

An analysis by WHYY News shows the increased traffic could raise Philly’s transportation sector carbon emissions by around 4%.

1 month ago

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A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
Science

FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport into June because of controller shortage and tech issues

The rule announced Tuesday will cap the number of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport at 28 apiece per hour.

1 month ago

Will Tung holding up a sign that says 'Transit moves us'
Community
Billy Penn

Riders call SEPTA essential to their lives and plead for state funding

Transit agency plans to shut down dozens of bus and rail lines and hike fares due to funding shortfall.

1 month ago

Public transit supporters rallied outside SEPTA headquarters
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA board pressed for answers over proposed cuts: ‘Are people just supposed to walk?’

Advocates rallied to support state subsidies for SEPTA and worry about public transportation for the most vulnerable riders, like students, seniors and disabled passengers.

2 months ago

Listen 0:54
A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

Some popular SEPTA bus routes may disappear before others with low ridership. Here’s why

SEPTA is under pressure to save as much money as possible, but its service-cut strategy did not eliminate all routes with low ridership and high cost per passenger.

2 months ago

Listen 1:05
People stand at the train ticket counter of NJ Transit at Penn Station
Community

NJ Transit reaches tentative deal with train engineers, ending the strike for now

A deal is reached to end the NJ Transit rail strike. Gov. Phil Murphy won’t offer specifics but said it’s good for both sides. Union members must still ratify it

2 months ago

Listen 0:53
Passengers wait for Amtrak trains at the Trenton Transit Center
Community

New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike

The union said its members would return to work on Tuesday, when trains would resume their regular schedules.

2 months ago

People stand at the train ticket counter of NJ Transit at Penn Station

Talks aimed at ending NJ Transit rail strike resumed Saturday and will continue Sunday

NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri spoke Saturday at Newark’s Broad Street Station, saying the agency is preparing for the workweek commute by “surging” buses to help commuters.

2 months ago

a sign reads All NJ TRANSIT rail service is suspended due to the engineer strike. Please visit the NJ TRANSIT website for further information.
Community

NJ Transit strike: Here’s what you need to know

Residents of South and Central New Jersey and Pennsylvania are scrambling for travel options after NJ Transit engineers walked off the job.

2 months ago

Listen 1:06
An NJ Transit train leaves the Secaucus Junction station
Community

NJ Transit strike begins after last-minute talks fail, halting train service

About 350,000 daily riders face major disruptions as the New Jersey Transit halts all train service.

2 months ago

An electronic display advises commuters of potential NJ Transit service disruptions at the Secaucus Junction station
Urban Planning

NJ Transit issues warning for riders ahead of potential rail strike

The agency urged riders to reach their destinations before the end of the day Thursday or risk being stranded, as engineers could walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Friday.

2 months ago

FILE - In this photo taken from the window of an American Airlines aircraft, the Air Traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is shown, June 7, 2021, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Studio 2
Science

Is air traffic out of control?

Newark airport had thousands of delays and cancellations due to air traffic control blackouts. DOT Sec. Sean Duffy says FAA needs major upgrades and efforts to recruit staff.

Air Date: May 15, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:08
A rendering of PennDOT's plan for Castor Avenue
Urban Planning
6abc

PennDOT proposes a ‘road diet’ for Northeast Philadelphia’s Castor Avenue in effort to make it safer

Instead of two lanes in each direction, PennDOT wants one lane each way and a center turning lane, as well as a raised curb extension and SEPTA boarding lanes.

2 months ago

An NJ Transit train leaves the Secaucus Junction station
Urban Planning

NJ Transit engineers could walk off the job Friday, leaving some 350,000 commuters in the lurch

Wages and working conditions have been the main sticking points of the negotiations between the agency and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.

2 months ago

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