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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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Education
Billy Penn

Purported hacker behind Penn’s fraudulent email claims to have grabbed donor data in attack

A cybersecurity site heard from someone claiming to be the hacker over the weekend. The university has alerted the FBI.

5 months ago

Residents leaving Black River, Jamaica with a damaged bridge behind them
Weather

How Philadelphians can support Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

Donation sites have been popping up across Philadelphia. Batteries, flashlights and tarps are among the items needed most.

5 months ago

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SEPTA regional rail trains entering and exiting 30th Street station in Philadelphia.
Urban Planning

More time? SEPTA asks for extension of federal deadline to inspect aging Silverliner railcars

Less than half of SEPTA’s 50-year-old fleet of Silverliner cars have been inspected. And out of 108 inspected cars, only 35 have returned to service.

5 months ago

William Keiper lives in Grays Ferry
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

For some wheelchair users, navigating Grays Ferry is a scene out of ‘Mad Max’

Illegally parked cars and crumbling sidewalks make for dangerous conditions for Philadelphians with limited mobility.

5 months ago

A person stands and takes photos of houses
Weather
6abc

Jersey Shore braces for potentially highest water levels in decade as nor’easter delivers final blow

People across the Philadelphia area are dealing with wet and windy conditions from the coastal storm.

5 months ago

Contents of a mini go-bag
Weather

The Philadelphia region faces hurricanes, floods and house fires. Here’s how to pack a go-bag

Packing a go-bag ahead of time can help your family during an evacuation.

5 months ago

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Acting Gov. Tahesha Way
Weather
6abc

New Jersey declares State of Emergency as storm moves up the coast

The nor'easter is expected to hit Sunday and continue into Monday.

5 months ago

SEPTA regional rail train leaving Philadelphia's 30th Street station
Urban Planning

SEPTA inspections cause major delays for Regional Rail users

The federally mandated inspections of SEPTA’s Silverliner trains come after several fires. New sensors will be added to warn of a possible fire.

6 months ago

Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park in late winter. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

More than 1,000 Philadelphians petition for a safer Fairmount Park

Following the death of a cyclist in the park, advocacy groups have partnered to call for enhanced safety measures there.

6 months ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

After 5 Regional Rail fires, federal agency orders new round of SEPTA crew trainings

SEPTA maintains trains are safe, but acknowledges need for $1.8 billion in new equipment.

6 months ago

Justin Lee Smith
Courts & Law

‘Me dan ganas de vomitar’: Exlíder de escuela religiosa en Delaware que compartió videos de abuso infantil logra que le retiren 24 de 25 cargos

Justin Smith fue condenado a cuatro años de prisión por un delito grave. La policía estatal informó que numerosos videos mostraban niñas siendo violadas a la fuerza.

6 months ago

train car on fire
Community
6abc

NTSB issues urgent safety warning to SEPTA over fire risks involving Silverliner IV railcars

The NTSB said the outdated design of the railcars, combined with SEPTA's maintenance practices, "represents an immediate and unacceptable safety risk."

6 months ago

Jeffery Young Jr. looks on
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Councilmember holds City Hall bike lane bill, alarming cycling advocates

Young says he wants to observe the lane in action and “make any necessary adjustments.”

6 months ago

A sign at the entrance to the base
Community

Federal employee caused shooter hoax at New Jersey’s Joint Base MDL to bond with co-workers, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say the employee felt ostracized by her colleagues and hoped that going through an active shooter situation together would allow them to "trauma bond."

6 months ago

University of Delaware campus
Education

‘Unfounded’ bomb threats at multiple Delaware universities result in evacuations, cancellations

The University of Delaware and Delaware State University evacuated buildings Tuesday following reports of safety threats.

6 months ago

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