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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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PECO electric repair crew in Fishtown
Science

PECO announces new leadership following controversial rate hike and stalled union negotiations

David Vahos, PECO president and CEO, will become “special advisor” to parent company Exelon’s CEO.

4 months ago

Listen 1:17
fish being dumped into White Clay Creek
Science

Anglers help stock White Clay Creek with trout, celebrate improvements to water quality

Pennsylvania has awarded more than $17 million in grants to 89 state projects to improve water quality and support trout.

4 months ago

Listen 1:17
wetlands
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers advance measure to protect state’s wetlands

After several failed attempts to protect nontidal wetlands, Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation that developers say they can get behind.

5 months ago

Listen 1:19
A PECO truck has the logo on the side, as a worker is using a lift to reach something high.
Science

PECO withdraws its rate hike case after backlash from Pa. governor, lawmakers

PECO made record profits in 2025 after a recent rate hike. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro had called the new proposal “pure greed.”

5 months ago

Listen 1:25
Annual Naturepalooza at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Community

Goats, salamanders and ziplines: Your guide to free Earth Week events in Philly

There are plenty of free opportunities to learn about nature, get active outside and volunteer to clean up your community.

5 months ago

solar panels
Science

Wilmington residents encouraged to sign up for community solar initiative

Proponents of community solar energy say the initiative is a solution to rising costs of electricity.

5 months ago

Listen 1:26
Philadelphia Gas Works
Science

PGW’s proposed liquefied natural gas plant in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood now in limbo

PGW says it needs to replace an aging liquefier in Port Richmond. Philadelphia Gas Commission staff had recommended not to approve the project.

5 months ago

Water is spraying from an opened fire hydrant
Weather

‘Fingerprint of climate change’: April heat wave could break a record in Philadelphia

Climate change makes balmy April temperatures twice as likely, according to a research nonprofit.

5 months ago

Listen 0:48
Scarlet Tanager in the wild
Science

‘The Jewels of the Forest’: Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania’s ‘migratory bird’

Scarlet tanagers migrate to Pennsylvania’s forests each year to breed before heading back to South America.

5 months ago

Listen 1:21
A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Science

How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region

From switching to LED light bulbs, to turning down your hot water heater, here are a few things you can do to save on your electricity bill.

5 months ago

Listen 6:08
Salem Nuclear Power Plant as seen from the Blackbird Creek
Science

New Jersey lifts de-facto moratorium on new nuclear facilities in effort to tackle affordability crisis

The move lifts a 40-year de-facto moratorium tied to the federal government finding a permanent facility to store radioactive nuclear waste.

5 months ago

Listen 0:55
A water tower looms over the Academy Woods neighborhood
Science

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in New Jersey’s tap water have dropped 55%, Rutgers study finds

PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.

5 months ago

Listen 1:19
Josh Shapiro speaks
Science

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro calls PECO rate hike request ‘pure greed’

PECO seeks to raise rates again by 12.5% for Philly and suburban electric customers. The governor's office says Shapiro believes the rate case should be withdrawn immediately.

5 months ago

Listen 1:33
The trash incineration facility
Urban Planning

Philadelphia could extend its controversial trash incineration contract amid criticism

The city is still evaluating the environmental impacts of burning trash versus landfilling it, the Office of Clean and Green director said.

5 months ago

Listen 1:04
Industrial warehouses in a large complex
Science

Pa. data centers: How lawmakers are responding, from electricity and water use to tax breaks

Dozens of data centers are planned for the Philly region. Some lawmakers want to put up guardrails, while others want to speed their development.

5 months ago

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