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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 view of the exterior of the Frankford Library.
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

These Philly libraries will be cooling centers during the heat emergency, with extended hours and free AC

How to get there on public transit, and things to do if you go.

4 years ago

A helicopter sprays water, as forests are visible below.
NPR
Environment
International
Outdoors

Parts of the U.S. and Europe are bracing for some of their hottest temperatures yet

Parts of the Great Plains are forecast to hit record-breaking temperatures this week, while in Europe, extreme heat has fueled wildfires and contributed to hundreds of deaths.

4 years ago

Strong storms toppled trees in Gloucester Twp. (6abc)
Environment
New Jersey

National Weather Service investigating whether tornado hit Camden County

The NWS is asking residents to contact them with any reports of wind damage.

4 years ago

Greg's Kitchen in Manayunk is striving to reopen by June 25 (Greg's Kitchen/Facebook)
Environment
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Some Philly businesses are finally reopening after Ida floods — just in time for another hurricane season

Several storefronts in Manayunk and East Falls changed things up when they returned, while others are still struggling to open.

4 years ago

This satellite image made available by NOAA shows Hurricane Agatha, center, off the Pacific coast of Mexico on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 11:20 a.m. EDT.
Environment
International
Public Safety

1st of 2022, Hurricane Agatha heads for Mexico tourist towns

The first hurricane of the season has formed off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and it's rapidly growing stronger.

4 years ago

A bulldozer on a beach
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

Late spring storm keeping some Jersey shore beaches closed

Shore towns including North Wildwood and Toms River are among spots where at least some of the beaches will not be open in time for the unofficial start of summer tourism.

4 years ago

This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Sam, just right of center, in the Atlantic Ocean, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at 1920 Zulu (3:20 p.m. ET). (NOAA via AP)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia

Philly, get ready for another above-average hurricane season

Government forecasters are predicting up to six major hurricanes this year. Here’s how city officials suggest you prepare.

4 years ago

Open fire hydrant during heatwave in Philadelphia
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

Get used to a Philly summer that’s expected to be a scorcher

A blistering weekend is a forecast of things to come. NOAA points to a hot, rainy summer for the mid-Atlantic. Plus, the hurricane forecast for 2022 is out this Tuesday.

4 years ago

hot blaring sun
Environment
Philadelphia

Philly’s sweltering heat to get real-world measurement this summer

Federal agencies mapping the nation’s heat island effects will help Philadelphia measure just how hot it really is this summer.

4 years ago

This photo provided by the Village of Ruidoso shows a fire fighting air tanker dropping fire retardant across the mountains near the Village of Ruidoso, N.M., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. (Kerry Gladden/Village of Ruidoso via AP)
National
Public Safety

Crews fight New Mexico fires as some evacuations lift

Firefighters are working Saturday to contain a wind-driven blaze that killed two people and destroyed over 200 homes.

4 years ago

This GOES-16 East GeoColor satellite image taken Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at 2:20 p.m. EDT, and provided by NOAA, shows Hurricane Larry in the Atlantic Ocean. The National Weather Service is warning that swells from Hurricane Larry will create dangerous rip current conditions
NPR
National
Outdoors
Public Safety

The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season will be more active than usual, researchers say

At least nine hurricanes are predicted by researchers at Colorado State University. Four of those are expected to be Category 3 or higher.

4 years ago

A man walks through Lancaster City, Pa., with his shopping bag during a snowstorm Saturday, March 12, 2022. Much of the northeast is experiencing a late winter storm dropping snow and high winds
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Late winter storm blasts South, Northeast with snow and wind

Winds gusted up to 45 mph in some areas and gale warnings were posted in coastal New Jersey and Delaware.

5 years ago

(6abc)
Energy
Pennsylvania
6abc

Nearly 600 PECO customers without power after snow squall, strong winds impact region

Experts say it's important for homeowners to monitor the trees surrounding their homes.

5 years ago

Cars sit abandoned on the flooded Major Deegan Expressway
NPR
Environment
Public Safety

An unexpected item is blocking cities’ climate change prep: Obsolete rainfall records

Cities are experiencing heavier storms and flooding as the climate warms. But with outdated rainfall records, many are building infrastructure for the climate of the past.

5 years ago

Snow blankets a row of homes after a snowstorm in Bellevue, Ky., on Friday.
Jeff Dean/NPR
NPR
Energy
Environment
Home & Family

Here’s how to best protect your home from freezing temperatures

We spoke with experts to help compile some tips to help get your home through the colder months of the year.

5 years ago

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