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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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A sign directs voters to a polling place for the New Jersey primary election in Cherry Hill Township, N.J., Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey primary election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost, plus full results

Among other races: Democrats chose a nominee for the 7th Congressional District, which could decide control of the chamber.

3 hours ago

Highway covered in floodwaters
Science

Lessons learned from Ida: Philadelphia must brace for next big storm, Penn researchers say

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Schuylkill River rose to levels that hadn’t been recorded in more than 150 years.

5 hours ago

Huanmei Wu and Terry Heiman-Patterson pose for photo
Science

Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care ‘digital twins’ for people with ALS

A digital twin is a virtual representation of patients. Doctors plan to use the program to simulate treatments and therapies.

5 hours ago

Aerial view of Fenwick Island
Courts & Law

‘The stuff of science fiction’: Nonhumans can continue voting in Delaware beach town after judge tosses ACLU’s challenge

State lawmakers let Fenwick Island change its charter in 2008 to permit voting by corporations, trusts and other “artificial" entities.

6 hours ago

Justin Murphy
Politics & Policy

Justin Murphy wins New Jersey’s Republican Senate primary. He’ll face Cory Booker in November

Murphy, an attorney, campaigned on tax cuts, spending reductions and boosting private sector growth.

11 hours ago

Adam Hamawy is seen at a Democratic primary victory celebration
Politics & Policy

Army surgeon Adam Hamawy wins crowded New Jersey primary in 12th Congressional District

Hamawy bested 12 other primary candidates and will face Republican Greg Mele in November in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.

13 hours ago

Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock, who won the 2026 Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Zack Mullock wins New Jersey’s Democratic primary for 2nd Congressional District. He’ll face Van Drew in November

Democrats believe the 2026 general election is their best chance at ousting Van Drew, a four-term incumbent who switched parties in 2019.

13 hours ago

A headshot of Michal McGuire
Politics & Policy

Michael McGuire wins Republican primary for New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District

The Marine Corps veteran and former New York City police officer will face Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway in November’s general election.

13 hours ago

Rachel Peace poses for a photo in front of the Ocean
Politics & Policy

Rachel Peace defeats Blake in 4th District Democratic Primary and looks to unseat GOPer Chris Smith in November

In November, Peace will face Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, who has held the seat since 1981.

14 hours ago

EMR employee protest in Camden, NJ
Community

‘Save EMR’: Scrapyard workers rally in Camden after mayor calls for recycler to close

A spokesperson for Camden’s mayor said the city is “undertaking all necessary legal research to move forward” with revoking EMR’s city licensure.

16 hours ago

Matt Meyer speaking at press conference
Education

Delaware to establish its first medical school in partnership with Philadelphia-based Jefferson University

The state says the four-year school will train doctors in Delaware and help address provider shortages, particularly in rural communities.

17 hours ago

Workers are hanging the panels back up on the wall
Courts & Law

Philly slavery exhibit: David McCormick joins fight to restore President’s House Site

An appeals court will weigh the fate of the Independence Mall exhibit, which remains half-restored.

20 hours ago

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Rebecca Bennett, Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Bridgewater, N.J
Politics & Policy

Rebecca Bennett wins Democratic primary in New Jersey to take on Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

Bennett built her campaign around her experience as a Navy helicopter pilot as well as around affordability.

1 day ago

Camden, N.J. City Council Vice President Arthur Barclay
Politics & Policy

Camden plans to revoke an EMR business license after latest fire, city councilman says

The statement comes days after a fire at one of EMR’s scrap metal facilities — one of more than a dozen over the past five years.

1 day ago

A voter arrives to cast his ballot at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Haddon Township on New Jersey primary Election Day on June 2, 2026.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here’s what to know

Republicans will choose a candidate to challenge U.S. Sen. Cory Booker in November, and 14 candidates are competing in the state’s 12th Congressional District.

1 day ago

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