Dillon Dodson

18 hours ago | whyy.org | Dillon Dodson

Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against the School District of Philadelphia for allegedly failing to inspect several of its schools for dangerous asbestos in compliance with federal law.

20 hours 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!Philadelphians with ties to Iran and Israel remain wary and hopeful as the ceasefire that put a pause on the 12-day war continues. The conflict began with Israeli strikes against Iran on June 13. The Iranian Health Ministry said 627 Iranians were killed, while 28 people in Israel perished, according to Israeli officials.

20 hours 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!The Philadelphia school board Thursday night directed the district’s Charter School Office to issue nonrenewal notices to KIPP North Philadelphia and People for People. Both schools now face possible closures. The two schools were among six academically underperforming charters under board scrutiny.

23 hours ago | whyy.org | Dillon Dodson

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. New Jersey lawmakers will vote to approve the state’s new fiscal year 2026 spending plan later this evening. The $58 billion budget is about 2.5% higher than last year’s spending plan. One point of contention in the proposed budget is a $10,000 increase in Jersey’s real estate transfer fee for homes costing more than $1 million.

1 day ago | whyy.org | Dillon Dodson

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!Upper Darby Summer Stage, a youth theater program that counts Tina Fey and David Corenswet among its alumni, is celebrating its 50th season this weekend. “It’s really like a full-fledged community theater, but it’s theater for young people and by young people,” said Harry Dietzler, founder and retired director of Summer Stage.