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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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Public Safety

The Jamison Elementary school building
Education

Central Bucks School District child abuse investigation: What you need to know

Three school administrators, including District Superintendent Steven Yanni, have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by an external law firm.

2 months ago

Kings Highway Apartments on Frankford Avenue
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘This is so surreal’: Rehabbed apartments in Kensington provide fresh start for formerly homeless families

Built in the 1990s, Philadelphia’s Kings Highway Apartments comprises 27 buildings along Frankford Avenue. Odin Properties bought and renovated them last year.

2 months ago

Listen 1:08
SEPTA's interim general manager Scott Sauer on Studio 2.
Studio 2
Urban Planning

SEPTA’s Scott Sauer addresses $213M deficit, service cuts

SEPTA says drastic cuts to services are coming soon without new revenue. 50 bus routes and 5 regional rail lines eliminated, fare hikes of 20% and 9 PM curfews on some lines.

Air Date: April 30, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:13
The intersection at Washington Avenue
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

2 years later, city says Washington Avenue redo is working

The city reports more people are walking and biking along the route, but says it’s too soon to know whether the project has reduced crashes.

2 months ago

Listen 1:14
The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Weather

Ocean County, N.J. wildfire on pace to be the largest in nearly 20 years, is 50% contained but could burn for a few days

Officials expect the Jones Road Wildfire to eclipse a 2007 blaze by the time full containment happens this weekend.

2 months ago

Large waste disposal bins sit out front of the Pennsylvania governor's residence
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as cleanup goes on

Shapiro said after Tuesday's annual children's Easter egg hunt there that he's not going to live in fear and plans to begin sleeping in the mansion again soon.

2 months ago

People cross 31st Street in Kansas City, Mo.
Urban Planning

Trump’s transportation officials buck a long-held practice of using ‘road diets’ to slow speeders

Philadelphia is among major cities that have seen fewer crashes thanks to road diets. Now President Donald Trump's administration is heading in another direction.

2 months ago

Police tape and the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind
Community
6abc

4 injured after being struck by car in South Philadelphia

According to police, the driver of a 2004 silver Toyota experienced a medical emergency while driving in the area.

2 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Community

Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor’s residence

The Democratic governor on Thursday recounted the events after his family served a catered meal to firefighters to thank them for responding to the emergency.

3 months ago

a fire burning at a scrapyard
Community

EMR agrees to pay City of Camden $6.7M following four-alarm blaze in its scrap yard

The operator of the South Camden metal recycling complex agreed to change operations and reduce footprint, but residents are skeptical.

3 months ago

People walk during a march and prayer vigil in Harrisburg, Pa.
Community

Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro’s home

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear.

3 months ago

This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Feb. 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, are still on fire on Feb. 4, 2023.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Education

Bucks County Community College to launch railroad safety training program in 2026

The 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, motivated college administrators to establish the program.

3 months ago

Listen 0:56
Traci Manza Murphy
Community

‘We’re scrambling.’ Delaware gun violence prevention group losing federal funding

Coalition for a Safer Delaware will feel the pinch of federal funding cuts for gun violence intervention and community programs.

3 months ago

Listen 1:03
Workers sweeping debris
Community

A look at recent aircraft tragedies, mishaps and close calls

A private plane crashed in upstate New York over the weekend. It's the latest aviation mishap this year, following crashes in New York City, Philadelphia, D.C. and more.

3 months ago

a man and an ambulance
Community

Swarthmore College alumni killed in upstate New York plane crash

Six people died in the crash Saturday, including the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year. A preliminary report will be ready within 30 days.

3 months ago

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