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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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Homelessness

Montgomery County declares ‘Code Blue’ weather emergency through weekend

A “Code Blue” declaration is made in the county when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter.

4 years ago

Police officers direct traffic around a fallen tree brought down by heavy rains and wind, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in West New York, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
National
Public Safety

Watch out LA: Feds calculate riskiest, safest places in US

Eastern cities such as New York and Philadelphia rank far higher on the risk for tornadoes than tornado alley stalwarts Oklahoma and Kansas.

4 years ago

PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Pennsylvania
NBC10

Tens of thousands without power Christmas morning after powerful storms

Tens of thousands of people were without power Christmas morning after a gut-punch of a storm packing strong winds and heavy rain walloped the region.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Your best pics of Philly streets in the city’s first snow in a thousand days

Addison Street lights? Sledding on the Art Museum steps? Check and check.

4 years ago

Barry James digs out his car, as well as his daughter’s car, before trying to get to work in Englewood
New Jersey
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

New Jersey assesses post-storm damage, urges caution on the roads

New Jersey State Police said that they have responded to 207 car crashes and 426 motorist aids since Wednesday morning.

4 years ago

Snow falls in Old City in Philadelphia during a snow storm
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Safety
NBC10

Icy conditions remain after heavy, wet snow hits Philly region

A final band of snow is moving out of Philadelphia, the suburbs, Lehigh Valley and central New Jersey Thursday morning.

4 years ago

A person rides a bike during a snow storm outside the Philly Art Museum
Kids
Outdoors

Snow day! School’s not canceled, but many Philly families are still finding time for the ‘magic’

For K-12 students this year, even with powder still coating parts of the region Thursday morning, the snow days of yore seem to be slipping into a tale from time’s past.

4 years ago

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Snow falls on Market Street during a snow storm on December 16, 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads

Sleet, icing, snow: Parts of Pa. see biggest December snowfall in years, says state meteorologist

Pennsylvania’s top meteorologist says Wednesday’s winter storm is a big one for parts of the commonwealth.

4 years ago

A snow plow drives across a road in a heavy snowfall in Morrisville, Pa. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

PennDOT, PA Turnpike: Road restrictions in response to winter snow storm

To keep up with the latest information as the storm progresses, follow 511PA via its traveler information website and mapping tool.

4 years ago

A woman approaches the Hoboken Terminal of the PATH train system as light snow falls at the beginning of a snowstorm
New Jersey
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

New Jersey declares State of Emergency, braces for first snowfall of the season

The New Jersey Department of Transportation has issued a commercial vehicle ban on seven interstate highways starting at 1 p.m. 

4 years ago

A look at estimated snow totals for the storm Wednesday into Thursday.
Philadelphia
Public Safety

This winter storm is going to be very different depending on your neighborhood

A nor'easter is nearing the Philadelphia region, and its impacts should vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood.

4 years ago

A man wearing a mask walks through a mid-afternoon snow squall in downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Outdoors
Public Safety

Winter storm update: Montco urges residents to stay home; no vaccine shipment disruption expected

Snow and heavy precipitation may cause widespread power outages, followed by a significant drop in temperatures later this week.

4 years ago

A person holds up an umbrella during wintry weather
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Safety
NBC10

Nor’easter to bring heavy snow, rain, wind and flood threats to Delaware Valley

We know a nor'easter is headed toward the Philadelphia region — but it also looks like its impacts could vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood.

4 years ago

A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
NBC10

Tornado Watch issued as strong storms hit Philly region

Rain will be heavy at times Monday through the early afternoon and more than an inch of rain is possible during that time.

4 years ago

A team at the Heinz National Wildlife Refuge restoring ‘the water control structure.’ (Courtesy of the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum)
Environment

Isaias poured floodwaters on the Heinz Refuge in August. It’s been rising above them since

Rain from Tropical Storm Isaias sent Darby Creek overflowing. More than 3 months and a major restoration effort later, things are almost the way they were.

4 years ago

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