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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 flowering dogwood’s leaves turning in early October of 2025 at the Pennypack Ecological Trust Preserve in Montgomery County, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Science

Why fall foliage may not be as bright in the Philly region this year

Cooler temperatures and a late season drought caused some trees to lose their leaves early, while also affecting the quality of fall colors.

5 days ago

Listen 1:03
the clinical skills lab at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
Education

Rowan opens New Jersey’s first veterinary school, catering to South Jersey’s underserved farm community

Amid a shortage of veterinarians across the country, Rowan’s Shreiber School gives aspiring animal doctors a chance to stay in the Garden State.

6 days ago

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Clarence Spady and The Philly Blues Kings will be playing at the first-ever Philadelphia Blues Society Blues Festival on Oct. 11, 2025. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Blues Society to host its first-ever annual blues festival this month

Six sets from local artists and internationally renowned musicians will feature acoustic and electric blues.

6 days ago

Listen 1:11
Solar panels are visible outside of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
Science

From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are two stadiums that are frequently recognized for their efforts to lower their carbon footprint.

6 days ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia
Science

Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen hub spared in latest round of Trump administration clean energy cuts

The Department of Energy slashed more than $7.5 billion for clean energy projects in 16 Democratic-led states, yet Pennsylvania's "green" hydrogen hubs survive, for now.

6 days ago

Listen 1:17
Volunteers picking up trash at the shore
Community

Volunteers collect over 5,000 pounds of trash off Delaware’s beaches this year

Environmental officials are most concerned about discarded plastics and cigarette butts.

6 days ago

Listen 1:17
Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park in late winter. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

More than 1,000 Philadelphians petition for a safer Fairmount Park

Following the death of a cyclist in the park, advocacy groups have partnered to call for enhanced safety measures there.

6 days ago

Israel military strike in the northern Gaza Strip
Community

Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas partially accepts his peace plan

The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught.

7 days ago

Offshore wind turbines are visible stretching into the distance with blue sky in the background.
Politics & Policy

‘Mobster tactics’: Delaware and New Jersey Democrats blast Trump officials for using shutdown to slash clean energy funding

Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.

7 days ago

Listen 0:59
A police woman in front of a sign for SNAP eligibility
Politics & Policy

How the federal government shutdown is affecting New Jersey

Thousands of federal employees in the Garden State are hit by furloughs. National Parks and recreation areas in N.J. remain open, but that’s subject to change.

7 days ago

Listen 0:41
Mike Johnson frowning
Politics & Policy

Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown

Roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, and they could lose out on $400 million in daily wages.

7 days ago

Close up hands of caregiver doctor helping old woman at clinic.
Health

New Medicare dementia program offers free, enhanced support services to families in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

The GUIDE program pays local health and home care organizations to provide free dementia respite services, education, training and care coordination.

1 week ago

Listen 1:14
Jess Conda performing at Beard Ladies Cabaret
Arts & Entertainment

The Fringe Fest has ended for 2025. Here is what you were not able to see

New federal visa rules and the long arm of Philadelphia’s Licenses and Inspections thwarted productions in the Fringe.

1 week ago

Listen 2:01
Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., speaks to voters in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
Politics & Policy

N.J. Sen. Andy Kim talks to Garden State residents about the federal shutdown at a South Jersey diner

He said many N.J. residents are worried about being able to afford health care and want federal lawmakers to talk to each other.

1 week ago

Listen 1:05
Jennifer Schorn and Joe Khan
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What Bucks County voters need to know about DA Jennifer Schorn and Democratic challenger Joe Khan

Schorn, who has worked as a county prosecutor, touts experience in criminal cases. Khan says his time as county solicitor shows his track record protecting Bucks residents.

1 week ago

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