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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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Police outside the home, the morning after the fire
Courts & Law

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence planned to beat him, documents say

After he was taken into custody, Cody Balmer told police that he would have beaten Shapiro with a small sledgehammer if he had found him.

3 months ago

Burned remains of the home
Community

What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the alleged arson at his official residence

A security assessment is underway and fundraising is in the works to help cover the cost of the damage. Shapiro says President Donald Trump called him to see how he was doing.

3 months ago

an aerial view of the fire
Community

Fire that swept through New Jersey neighborhood, killing 2 girls, apparently started in their home

Authorities said Friday that the cause of the fire in Millville doesn't appear to be suspicious. The blaze burned six homes and took several hours to bring under control.

3 months ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Meet the O.G. Philly Elmo

You've seen him - the furry red muppet leading the PME drumline down a city street. Tony Royster, founder of PME and often the guy in the costume, joins Avi Wolfman-Arent.

Air Date: April 11, 2025 11:30 am

Listen 12:15
Debris floats in the water
Community

NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6, including family of Spanish tourists

Mayor Eric Adams said the flight began at a downtown heliport around 3 p.m. and the dead — including three children — had been recovered and removed from the water.

3 months ago

Aerials of fire-damaged houses
Community

Girl is killed and her sister is missing after a fire destroys several Millville, New Jersey homes

The fire's heat was so intense that it melted part of a fire truck and a parked car.

3 months ago

Camden residents hold signs reading STOP the BURN and HOLD EMR ACCOUNTABLE
Politics & Policy

Camden City Council approves regulating lithium-ion batteries after massive EMR fire

EMR says lithium-ion batteries at their scrapyard caused a four-alarm blaze. Residents are skeptical it will hold the yard operator accountable.

3 months ago

Captain Bergen posing for a photo
Community

Trenton, N.J. Fire Department appoints first woman fire captain in its history

The new fire captain wants to encourage girls and boys to consider becoming a firefighter.

3 months ago

Listen 1:07
an aerial view of the shore in Avalon
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers want to stop pop-up parties and disruptive flash mobs down the shore

New Jersey passed a bill to toughen penalties for inciting brawls at public gatherings. It’s part of an effort to stop chaotic shore pop-up parties.

3 months ago

Listen 1:22
People at a town hall meeting passing a bottle of water around so they can smell it.
Courts & Law

Upper Makefield residents sue Energy Transfer, Sunoco Pipeline L.P. over pipeline leak

Plaintiffs’ demands include shutting down operation of the pipeline while investigation into the leak is ongoing.

3 months ago

Listen 0:52
A ghost gun kit
Courts & Law

Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns

Sales of the homemade firearms grew exponentially after kits that let people easily build them at home came on the market, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the majority opinion.

3 months ago

Juntos protests outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

As some immigrants mull leaving country, Philly advocacy group says stay, but plan

Juntos and legal aid nonprofits are working to help community members develop family preparedness plans.

3 months ago

Black smoke rising in the sky from the fire
Community

SPS Technologies continues to monitor air, water in Jenkintown and says no health risks found

The company has tested air, creeks, soot and debris from the fire. It plans to continue air and water monitoring “for the foreseeable future.”

3 months ago

Listen 1:21
A man aims a gun at a firing range
Community

Gun owners rarely use firearms for self-defense, Rutgers report shows

A Rutgers Health report finds that under 1% of gun owners use their weapon defensively each year.

3 months ago

Listen 1:11
view of the Ben Franklin Bridge from the river
Urban Planning

NTSB report: Bridges connecting N.J., Philly need to review ship strike safety standards. DRPA says they are all very safe

New report recommends four bridges connecting N.J. and Philly should have safety standards checked. The DRPA says the root problem is how large ships operate.

3 months ago

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