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Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
Police say a stolen Kia was used to break down the door at a Curaleaf dispensary in Philadelphia's Wynnefield section.
This fall, Pennsylvania lawmakers are expected to address a medical marijuana issue that has lingered since the program was enacted in 2016.
While many longitudinal studies on the health impact of inhaling marijuana are still underway, there are "plenty of toxins and tar" in cannabis smoke that can hurt the lungs, an expert said.
The votes come as a growing number of states are legalizing marijuana for adult non-medical use, including neighboring Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and New York.
Enter Senate Bill 363, sponsored by state Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington County).
Pennsylvanians with minor, nonviolent marijuana criminal convictions could be pardoned beginning Thursday.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a county's policy that forbade people on probation and other forms of supervision from using cannabis if they are registered in Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program.
Officials say there are about 65,000 patient visits to dispensaries in the state per week.
The state also nearly doubled the number of participating physicians in the program.
The heath secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, announced Thursday she'll be adding them as of July 20.
Legislation that would make it easier for health care officials to prescribe medical marijuana for New Jersey patients has been signed by the governor.
The state Health Department announced Monday that the applications for the new licenses will be available July 1 and must be submitted by Aug. 15.
The bill would increase the number of cultivators' licenses to 23.
Democrat-led Assembly and Senate committees advanced the measures, with votes in each chamber coming as early as this week.
To get marijuana, a patient must have certification that they suffer from one of 21 qualifying conditions.
An open house was held Thursday for the public to gather information and learn about the products being offered.
Herbology is located at 1125-27 E. Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia.
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
To buy medical marijuana, you must suffer from one of 21 serious conditions and obtain a state ID card.
Fresh off New Jersey expanding its medical marijuana program, Pennsylvania is following suit.
Pennsylvania has made medical marijuana legal, but it can't completely shield people who take it from consequences.
A new program at Philadelphia's Rothman Institute was introduced Friday night in Center City at "The Future Is Now: Medical Cannabis Reception."
The first half dozen Pennsylvania dispensaries opened their doors this past week, including one each in Bucks and Chester Counties.
One New Jersey legislator is looking to make things easier for those availing themselves of medical marijuana in the state.
West Chester University junior Jordan Coleman won the national title on the uneven bars, and the squad placed 4th in the team competition.
Camay DeSilva's loved ones gathered at a Wilmington park to remember her and release balloons in her honor.
Santiago Espinal had three RBIs, reliever Fernando Cruz pitched out a jam in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
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A 22-year-old died and two others were injured after a shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Wednesday evening, police said.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Camay DeSilva's loved ones gathered at a Wilmington park to remember her and release balloons in her honor.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is at the scene of a 400-acre wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Shamong and Waterford townships.
West Chester University junior Jordan Coleman won the national title on the uneven bars, and the squad placed 4th in the team competition.
Santiago Espinal had three RBIs, reliever Fernando Cruz pitched out a jam in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
West Chester University junior Jordan Coleman won the national title on the uneven bars, and the squad placed 4th in the team competition.
A 22-year-old died and two others were injured after a shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Wednesday evening, police said.
For the fourth straight year, Jason Kelce will celebrity bartend at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
A 55-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Philadelphia's University City early Wednesday morning, police said.
A program at Drexel University is helping people with autism find full-time work. The goal is a seamless transition from high school to the workforce.
For the fourth straight year, Jason Kelce will celebrity bartend at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
A "Free Palestine" walkout at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees is now off, but some students said they'll move forward with it anyway and accept the consequences.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is at the scene of a 400-acre wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Shamong and Waterford townships.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
Camay DeSilva's loved ones gathered at a Wilmington park to remember her and release balloons in her honor.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
It might be spring, but it'll feel like winter Tuesday morning when parts of the Philadelphia region dip below freezing overnight. By the afternoon, temps climb to near 70s with abundant sunshine.
The FBI says romance scammers are getting more sophisticated and sinister than ever before, and the popularity of dating apps has given the criminals an easy in.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Tick bites can cause a range of illnesses — and as the weather warms up, ticks can be particularly prevalent. Delaware County leaders are working to keep residents aware of the dangers ticks bring.
Pennsylvania has the second highest number of infant botulism cases in the country, many concentrated in Montgomery County.
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Aramark employees at the Wells Fargo Center say they plan to strike again during the April 25 Sixers game after Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution supporting the workers.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
West Chester University junior Jordan Coleman won the national title on the uneven bars, and the squad placed 4th in the team competition.
Santiago Espinal had three RBIs, reliever Fernando Cruz pitched out a jam in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
For the fourth straight year, Jason Kelce will celebrity bartend at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
The Philadelphia Eagles came away from the 2023 NFL draft with seven players and saw immediate returns on their investments, with Jalen Carter having the biggest impact.
This year's NFL draft will likely be another busy one for the Philadelphia Eagles, who have eight picks in this year's draft. Here's a list of all the Eagles' draft picks in 2024.
Play on Philly provides students with ambitious, high-quality music education at almost no cost.
The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Construction is halfway complete on the Lansdowne Theater, the focus of an $18 million restoration project. Once the building reopens, it will serve as a concert hall.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
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While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
Fire danger was high on Wednesday in New Jersey. Conditions like dry ground and shifting winds can contribute to fire danger.
The Philadelphia region can expect partly sunny and cooler conditions Thursday with a high of 59 degrees. The weekend looks warmer, and mid-80s are possible early next week. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Multiple people died after a crash on U.S. Route 322 Conchester Highway in Boothwyn, Delaware County, during a police pursuit on Wednesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
The West Chester University gymnastics team recently finished fourth in the team national gymnastics team competition. Junior Jordan Coleman won the national title for the uneven bars.
Family and friends gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, Wednesday to remember and honor Camay DeSilva, who was shot and killed on the campus of Delaware State University in Dover.