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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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Streets & Roads

Commuters wait to board the SEPTA regional rail train in Conshohocken to Center City on a Tuesday morning in July
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA hits pause button on $48M suburban park and ride

Officials with the borough of Conshohocken claim they were blindsided by the move and reject any alternatives proposed by SEPTA.

3 years ago

Aerial view of a sinkhole in 2018.
Community

A new sinkhole opens up along the Mariner East pipeline in Chester County

The Pa. Public Utility Commission is investigating what they call “an earth feature” along the Mariner East’s path in Chester County.

3 years ago

A view from above of a sinkhole
Community

DeKalb Pike reopened following sinkhole, repair delays due to high temperatures

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation worked alongside Pennsylvania American Water to fill the large sinkhole.

3 years ago

Parklet
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

New funding hopes to spur more parklets in Philly, spot-greening the streets with oases of calm

The approval process for something as small as a sidewalk bench can be daunting.

3 years ago

A view from above of a sinkhole
Community
6abc

Parts of East Dekalb Pike closed in King of Prussia, Pa. due to sinkhole

Officials say the sinkhole opened up on Monday between Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard in Upper Merion Township.

3 years ago

View of the Mt. Alverno Bridge.
Community

Mt. Alverno Road Bridge reopens in Delco, reconnecting Aston and Middletown

More than 12% of state and local bridges in Delaware County remain in poor condition, twice the national average.

3 years ago

Traffic on the I-95 in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Officials open Business Recovery Center to help those impacted by I-95 collapse in Philadelphia

It will be located at the Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 38 training facility.

3 years ago

Traffic on a highway in Delaware.
Politics & Policy

After an alarming number of traffic deaths, Delaware strengthens highway safety laws

The new laws include increased penalties for speeding and reckless driving, but lawmakers were unable to get a ban on open containers of alcohol approved.

3 years ago

Plant manager Ryan Gregor holds handfuls of crushed glass
Community

New Jersey recycling plant supplied glass for temporary I-95 fix

Fill material for the I-95 emergency fix was made with recycled glass from Burlington County.

3 years ago

First responders work to extinguish a vehicle fire, Sunday June 11, 2023, that caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse near the Cottman Avenue exit
Community

Driver lost control of tanker truck on off ramp before I-95 collapse, federal safety officials say

The driver exited I-95's northbound lanes at Cottman Ave. on a curved off-ramp that was posted with 25 mph speed limit and truck rollover warnings.

3 years ago

Traffic barely moves in a neighborhood near an elevated section of Interstate 95
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Traffic analysis shows I-95 collapse never created ‘carmageddon’ for drivers

An analysis by INRIX shows congestion was localized and has largely dissipated.

3 years ago

Philadelphia sports mascots ride over the new patch connecting I-95. Governor Josh Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll officially reopened six lanes of traffic on I-95 after the deadly fire and collapse of the roadway on Friday, June 23, just 12 days prior
Community
Billy Penn

The I-95 reopening in Northeast Philly was over the top: ‘We can get sh*t done,’ says Gov. Shapiro

Fire trucks, sports mascots, union workers, TikTok influencers, and the U.S. president all participated in the ceremony.

3 years ago

Cars driving on I-95
Community

I-95 reopens to traffic with temporary lanes 12 days after collapse, tanker fire

Six temporary lanes will carry traffic on Interstate 95 through the city's Tacony section.

3 years ago

Aerial view of the Vine Street Expressway on a sunny day.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Senate votes to expand ban on using cell phones while driving

The Pa. state Senate wants to expand a ban on texting while driving and is advancing legislation that increases the penalties for motorists who are handling their cell phones.

3 years ago

An aerial view of I-95 repairs
Community
6abc

Temporary lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia to reopen Friday, PennDOT says

The estimated cost for this project is an estimated $25 million to $30 million.

3 years ago

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