Dillon Dodson

1 week ago | whyy.org | Dillon Dodson

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!Bucks County Community College is launching a railroad safety training program for emergency responders in the region and throughout the East Coast.

1 week ago | whyy.org | Dillon Dodson

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!Legislation aimed at easing local government zoning restrictions on recreational cannabis facilities is heading to the Delaware House after passing in the Senate. It drew fierce opposition during debate Wednesday afternoon, mostly from senators representing southern Delaware, which has severely limited retail stores from opening through zoning ordinances.

1 week ago | whyy.org | Dillon Dodson

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!Residents, state leaders, city officials and anti-violence groups concerned about recent shootings targeting recreational centers gathered Tuesday night to strategize a summer plan to keep families safe. State Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Philadelphia, hosted the town hall at the Lonnie Young Recreation Center in East Germantown.

1 week ago | whyy.org | Dillon Dodson

New Jersey Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen on Tuesday rejected the March deal by a margin of 87%, the union said in a statement. The Railway Labor Act permits the workers to strike or NJ Transit’s management to lock workers out as soon as May 15, according to the union. “Our members are angry,” said union General Chairman Tom Haas.

1 week ago | whyy.org | Dillon Dodson

Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindingly bright colors and an array of flavors are inescapable around the Easter holiday. Millions are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, by Just Born Quality Confections, a family-owned candy manufacturer that also churns out Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews. Peeps is Just Born’s most recognizable brand and one of a handful of candies that evoke strong reactions — good and bad.