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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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Philadelphia

Pew gives $1 million to the Free Library of Philadelphia to plan its future

The Pew Charitable Trusts also gave $850,000 to Drexel University to conserve Philadelphia's historical archive and make it accessible.

2 years ago

Vehicles are seen at the scene of extreme flooding in Upper Makefield Township
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Fog, expected storms delay underwater search for missing children in Bucks County

A community vigil, meanwhile, is scheduled to take place Thursday evening to mourn those lost in the flood.

2 years ago

Closeup photo of a pig.
Animals
Delaware

Delaware bans potbellied pigs, but current owners can get permit to keep their pets — or else risk euthanasia

Under the new regulation, the state has the authority to “immediately” euthanize animals whose owners have not complied. Breeding is also forbidden.

2 years ago

Police comb the scene of a mass shooting at D Street and Wyoming Avenue in Philadelphia.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

5 people shot while attending vigil in Philly; suspects wanted

Police say the victims were attending a vigil for a victim who was shot and killed in the same area on July 5.

2 years ago

This image from Chopper 6 shows the pavement failure on Route 202 NB in the same area that had to be closed just one week before.
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

PennDOT says Dekalb Pike repairs will continue until next week

PennDOT found sinkholes on a private property adjacent to U.S. 202 and they are filling the damaged area of the roadway with a cement material that doesn’t erode.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Lottery billboard showing Powerball winnings
Pennsylvania
6abc

$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Delco; $1 billion jackpot still up for grabs

A food market in Garnet Valley sold the winning ticket, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced.

2 years ago

A fire truck outside of rubble on a street.
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Gas leaked from bad fitting at Pennsylvania chocolate factory where 7 died in blast, report says

The leak at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading was traced to a gas fitting that was installed in 1982 and was determined to have fractured.

2 years ago

Car is shown in a flooded street.
Environment
Explainers
Public Safety
6abc

What to do if you’re caught in a flash flood while driving

Experts say the first thing is to stay calm.

2 years ago

Inside the terminal at Philadelphia airport
Philadelphia
Transportation
Travel
Billy Penn

How long is the security line at PHL? You can now see live TSA wait times at half of Philly’s terminals

The airport’s checkpoints are being outfitted with tech that gives up-to-the-minute estimates.

2 years ago

UPS truck blocking a bike lane
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
6abc

UPS paid $9 million in Center City parking congestion fines. Here’s a list of top offenders

If you've driven in the heart of Philadelphia, chances are you may have maneuvered around one of the companies on the PPA's list.

2 years ago

A 'road closed' sign is seen in Bucks County
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Officials to pivot to underwater search for 2 missing children after Upper Makefield flood

About 100 officials, as well as drones and cadaver dogs, have been combing the area near the creek that drains into the Delaware River.

2 years ago

Austin Davis speaking to the crowd
Government Accountability
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Pa. Lt. Gov. Davis announces upcoming statewide gun violence plan in Germantown

State Representative Stephen Kinsey and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion on gun violence.

2 years ago

Water bill
Government Accountability
Income Inequality
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Two years later, ‘sky-high’ water bills are ~still~ leaving Philly customers in shock

PWD is well aware of the issue, but says there’s nothing more it can do.

2 years ago

Matilda and Conrad Sheils
Environment
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Victims identified in Upper Makefield flooding, as search for missing children expands

“These people did not drive into high water,” said Fire Chief Tim Brewer. “They were caught.”

2 years ago

The scene of a train derailment in Montgomery County.
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Sinkhole may be to blame for freight train derailment in Whitemarsh Twp.

One of the derailed train cars is leaking non-hazardous white silicone pellets, township officials said.

2 years ago

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