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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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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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Overhead photo of the train derailment.
Community

Freight train derails in Bensalem, Pennsylvania: ‘No threat to public safety’

A 72-car, CSX freight train traveling eastbound went off the tracks in Bucks County. Authorities say 16 of those train cars derailed.

16 hours ago

Refinery fire
Community

3 injured after fire at Delaware County refinery; shelter-in-place order lifted

The Monroe Energy refinery in Trainer processes an average of 185,000 barrels per day, including jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.

6 days ago

A ramp onto the beach allows access to the boardwalk
Community

Jersey Shore accessibility: Where to find beach wheelchairs, mats, accessible parking and more in 2026

From beach wheelchairs and access mats to beach taxis and accessible restrooms, here's where to find accommodations down the shore.

2 weeks ago

The fire tower is seen in surrounded by trees.
Science

In the AI era, New Jersey relies on humans and a 1911 invention to spot wildfires

Perched 100 feet above the Pine Barrens, a man in a tower uses a century-old system to stop fire in its tracks.

3 weeks ago

Listen 6:34
Firefighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Community

City of Camden suspends EMR’s junkyard license after 2-alarm fire

The May fire was the latest of over a dozen at facilities run by EMR in Camden since 2020. The suspension will be reevaluated in early July.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:00
a fire burning at a scrapyard
Community

City of Camden issues cease operations order to EMR after two-alarm fire

The order comes after city, county and state elected officials called on government agencies to shut EMR’s Camden operations.

4 weeks ago

Jennifer May is teaching a swimming lesson in the pool to children.
Community

After water emergencies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, an expert shares tips for staying safe in oceans and rivers

Open water presents risks that pools don't. A New Jersey swim coach explains how to handle currents, waves and other hazards.

4 weeks ago

Listen 6:23
A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Education
Billy Penn

Temple’s safety chief down steps down after four years

Jennifer Griffin worked to bolster campus police following the murder of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.

4 weeks ago

Close up of a siren on top of a police car at night.
Courts & Law

Montgomery County encourages immigrants to call 911 after decline in non-English emergency calls

In 2025, overall use of Language Line, which provides translation for more than 240 languages in real time, was down 12.4% from 2024.

4 weeks ago

Listen 0:59
Highway covered in floodwaters
Science

Lessons learned from Ida: Philadelphia must brace for next big storm, Penn researchers say

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Schuylkill River rose to levels that hadn’t been recorded in more than 150 years.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:04
La histórica iglesia Mother African Union
Community

Una histórica iglesia de Wilmington resulta dañada en un incendio masivo

Líderes religiosos, residentes y funcionarios electos se congregaron en Wilmington después de que un incendio destruyera gran parte de la histórica iglesia.

1 month ago

Firefighters battle a massive 2-alarm fire in North Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Firefighters contain large brush fire near train tracks in North Philadelphia

Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted during the response but resumed shortly after 3 p.m.

1 month ago

The remains of a church building are seen following a devastating fire.
Community

Historic Wilmington church damaged in massive fire

Faith leaders, residents and elected officials gathered in Wilmington after a fire destroyed much of the historic Mother African Union Church.

1 month ago

A flood gauge system in Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood will determine water levels in the area
Science

Philadelphia launches real-time flood monitoring to help Eastwick residents prepare for storms

Newly installed flood gauges will detect rainfall and water levels to help inform Eastwick residents of potential risks.

2 months ago

Listen 1:03
a gun with a silencer attached and two magazines lie on a table
Politics & Policy

Proposed Delaware legislation targets firearm dealers contributing to illegal gun trafficking

Gun control advocates say a small number of Delaware firearm dealers supply the majority of crime guns in the state.

2 months ago

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