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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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Window air conditioners in an building on Race Street
PlanPhilly
Home & Family
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania

Free air conditioners available again in Pa. through utility assistance program

The A/C units and repairs are available only to people who received LIHEAP or weatherization assistance in the past year.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
A man walking outside with a digital sign showing temperature is 104 degrees
Environment
Public Health

8 mistakes to avoid if you’re going out in the heat

Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

2 years ago

Kelly Drive flooded.
PlanPhilly
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Flood risk is increasing in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know

Here’s what to do if you’re caught in a flash flood, how you can protect yourself from increased flood risk and how climate change factors in.

2 years ago

people photograph wet weather as the hurricane arrives
PlanPhilly
Environment
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Prepare for an ‘extraordinary’ hurricane season on the East Coast, forecasters say

NOAA is predicting up to seven major Atlantic hurricanes this year. Officials say now is the time to prepare.

2 years ago

A map shows parts of New Jersey affected by an earthquake
Environment
New Jersey
6abc

2.9 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of New Jersey

The minor quake comes nearly two months after earthquake centered in North Jersey registered a magnitude of 4.8.

2 years ago

man sits on a chair in the path of a fire hydrant's spray
Environment
Philadelphia

Expect a hot summer in the Philly region, NOAA forecasters say

Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict 2024 could be the world’s warmest year on record.

2 years ago

A N.J. wildfire
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

Firefighters fully contain Wharton State Forest fire that burned hundreds of acres

The wildfire burned 510 acres before it was declared fully contained.

2 years ago

Map showing radius of aftershocks from earthquake
Environment
New Jersey
6abc

2.6-magnitude aftershock reported in Gladstone, New Jersey days after earthquake, USGS says

The epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey — about 60 miles northeast of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

a 2022 wildfire in Wharton State Forest
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Safety
Public Spaces

Above-average rain is keeping New Jersey’s wildfire season calm, but don’t get complacent, officials say

Officials warn that a changing climate can spark a wildfire despite a wet couple of months.

2 years ago

Listen :52
The Philly skyline along the Schuylkill River.
Philadelphia
6abc

Eclipse forecast: A beautiful day, but watching for some clouds in the Philly region

Here's a look at the 7-day forecast.

2 years ago

Downton office buildings
Environment
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What we know about Philly’s earthquake risk

Friday morning’s shaking got us thinking more about the ground beneath our feet. How common are earthquakes in our region?

2 years ago

map showing earthquake
Delaware
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Pa., NJ. and Del.

At 10:23 a.m., a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey rattled the greater Philadelphia region.

2 years ago

This satellite image provided by NOAA shows clouds over North America on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
National
Philadelphia

Total solar eclipse forecast: Will the Philly region see clear skies Monday?

Conditions in the northeast have looked promising so far, but the timing and speed of Monday’s storms may influence what cloud cover looks like for the rest of the U.S.

2 years ago

A vehicle is seen under water in Stanton, Delaware
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
6abc

2 people killed by falling trees in Montgomery, Delaware counties

Severe storms led to water rescues and flooding storms across the Delaware Valley.

2 years ago

debris on the street
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Heavy rain could cause minor flooding and ponding on roads in Philly and parts of Jersey and Delaware this weekend

The National Weather Service issues a flood warning, advisory and watch, and a wind advisory for the region.

2 years ago

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