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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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Environment

Water pouring from a kitchen sink
Urban Planning

Pa., N.J., Del. receive millions of federal dollars for water quality upgrades

The states will use the funding to remove toxic chemicals, remove lead pipes and upgrade sewer and stormwater infrastructure.

2 years ago

Listen 1:08
COnstruction project underway
Science

Real estate developer aims to control flooding and erosion in Exton

Hankin Group aims to restore the floodplain along the Lionville Run in Exton, Chester County.

2 years ago

Listen 1:20
Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia, Monday, March 29, 2021.
Weather

It’s been 25 days without rain in Philadelphia

Philadelphia County has seen just 25–50% of the normal precipitation for this time of year.

2 years ago

Listen 1:02
Miriam Saladin, next to her husband, shows a photo from her phone
Science
NPR

Over 60? Climate change could be coming for your nest egg

Miriam and Benny Saladin were set to retire in Manville, N.J. But their home was located between two rivers, and in more than two decades, their house flooded three times.

2 years ago

A copper water supply line and a lead pipe in the dirt
Urban Planning

Wilmington asks for residents’ help identifying lead pipes

Last week, Wilmington released an inventory of lead pipes across the city. But the city has yet to determine the content of about 25% of its service lines.

2 years ago

Listen 1:16
Rowhouses are seen in Philly
PlanPhilly
Science

PGW gets federal money to replace aging gas mains in Philly

The money will help the utility improve the safety of its distribution lines and reduce climate-warming emissions.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
a person holds a shovel in the sun
Weather

Here’s what you need to know about New Jersey’s current drought status

The Garden State has been dry since “a lot of rain” fell in August. Officials are asking people to conserve water voluntarily.

2 years ago

a row of soybean plants
Weather
6abc

Farmers face challenging drought conditions across the Garden State

New Jersey declared a drought watch last week, asking people to voluntarily conserve water. For those at Duffield's Farm in Sewell, the weather has been challenging.

2 years ago

Woman shows people on a projector where to shoot a deer
Community

Conservation meets ‘ethical’ hunting: John Heinz Refuge hosts mentored deer hunts

The program is free and co-run by John Heinz, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and the National Deer Association (NDA).

2 years ago

Lead pipes
Science

What you need to know if you have lead pipes

Municipalities must locate and replace lead pipes over the next decade. Here’s what you need to know.

2 years ago

Listen 1:57
Nate Golubiewski trying to use an EV charging station
Community

Philly property owners could soon face fines if their EV chargers don’t work

Electric vehicle owners say the city does not have enough public chargers, and the ones that do exist need to be maintained.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
Boats on the river with the bridge in the background
Community

Environmentalists caution against PhilaPort proposal to dredge Delaware River — again

PhilaPort’s new 15-year plan includes a proposal to deepen the Delaware River from 45 to 50 feet.

2 years ago

Listen 1:22
A large brush fire at Wharton State Forest on Friday, July 5, 2024. (6abc)
Weather

Delaware bans bonfires, encourages residents to conserve water

The decision comes following weeks of record low rainfall, making the state abnormally dry.

2 years ago

Listen 0:56
William Donald Clifton stands by a tractor trailer on his farm.
Community

In effort to balance growth and preservation, Sussex County acquires 165 acres of farmland

As Sussex County grapples with rapid population growth, officials have purchased 165 acres of farmland to preserve the region's agricultural heritage.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
Jackie Robinson showing students work
Science

Once incarcerated, Philly expert moves students into climate-solution careers

Jackie Robinson, a building trades instructor, spent time in prison but now works at a nonprofit that teaches students how to make homes more climate-friendly.

2 years ago

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