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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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Courts & Law

Supreme Court tosses two convictions in N.J. ‘Bridgegate’ scandal

Two allies of former Gov. Chris Christie had been convicted, but the court said those verdicts were based on a faulty interpretation of the law.

5 years ago

An aerial view shows downtown Los Angeles on April 30. U.S. miles driven decreased remarkably quickly in March, and driving slowly started to resume again — while remaining well below typical levels. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Urban Planning

The pandemic emptied American roads. But driving is picking back up

Miles driven in the U.S. plummeted remarkably in the middle of March — dropping by 30% in a single week. But driving is now slowly resuming.

5 years ago

Staff in protective equipment prepare to test people at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J.
Community

Coronavirus update: N.J. census response lags; experts hired to help long-term care facilities

Hiring the extra help comes a day after the state attorney general announced an investigation into nursing homes.

5 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pandemic crushes Pa. highway toll revenue, jeopardizing $178M for SEPTA upgrades

Without drivers on the highway, toll revenue is down by at least 50%, costing SEPTA and other transit agencies that use toll income to fund improvements.

5 years ago

A street sweeper works along Kensington Avenue
PlanPhilly
Community

Coronavirus kills Philly street sweeping expansion

Mayor Kenney has canceled a long-awaited street sweeping program that would have reinstated regular cleaning in neighborhoods. Litter is one of city residents’ top complaints.

5 years ago

A rider stands next to an Indego station. (Indego/City of Philadelphia)
PlanPhilly
Community

Indego offers a 30-day discount to mark 5 years of blue bikes in Philly

The bike-share has logged more than 3.5 million rides and hit record numbers in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the city.

5 years ago

A pedestrian crosses Roosevelt Boulevard at Rising Sun Avenue.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pedestrian deaths on the rise in Philadelphia

2020 is shaping up to be a dangerous year for people walking near moving traffic with city crash data showing a startling 88% spike in pedestrian deaths.

5 years ago

(Google Street View)
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

What’s that annoying buzz? PennDOT considers daytime construction after noise complaints

The Center City viaduct revamp is one of just nine projects continuing through the pandemic.

5 years ago

Vehicles arrive at the Delaware toll plaza
Urban Planning

Could a coronavirus lockdown speed up major I-95 construction work?

Fewer cars on the road could make work on a major, multi-year overhaul of I-95 through Wilmington go a bit smoother.

5 years ago

A Toronto geographer is using a large ring to study and demonstrate how difficult it is to keep a social distance of six feet in the urban environment. (Daniel Rotsztain)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly should close streets to cars, open space for social distancing, advocates say

Philadelphia pedestrian advocates pressure city to close more streets to cars so residents can practice safe social distancing outdoors during COVID-19 pandemic.

5 years ago

(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Coronavirus revealed our systemic weaknesses. Bike infrastructure is one.

In the age of the coronavirus pandemic, biking infrastructure is critical for Philadelphia residents to travel safely and maintain social distancing.

5 years ago

Motorists on I-95 in Philadelphia get notification that work zone speed limits will be enforced. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Urban Planning

Big brother could be watching speeders in Pa. construction zones

Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation is using cameras with radar to catch speeders in construction zones. First offense is a warning.

5 years ago

A city street sweeper cleans Chester Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly mayor wants $10.5M for street sweeping program

In his latest budget address, Mayor Jim Kenney is asking for $10.5 million for the city’s street sweeping programs. That’s roughly five times last year’s budget.

5 years ago

Public works crews were analyzing the water main break and city police blocked off access to the gusher. (Cris Barrish/WHYY News)
Community

Water main break in downtown Wilmington a real gusher

City crews are on the scene trying to determine the source of the downtown leak.

5 years ago

The city's street sweeping pilot in June 2019. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Why Philly’s Streets Department is ending its experiment with leaf blowers

Philadelphia is moving away from a model for street sweeping that relied on leaf blowers amid complaints that the tools reduced air quality and exposed workers to hazards.

5 years ago

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