DOJ will move to reclassify marijuana in historic shift, sources say
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Opposition is growing in one Atlantic City neighborhood over possibly expanding the area where recreational marijuana businesses can open.
Eighteen months ago, Atlantic City established a Green Zone in the business and tourism districts on Atlantic and Pacific avenues, which allowed recreational marijuana businesses to open there.
Score big discounts today on fast food, vaporizers, infusers and more during the unofficial 4/20 marijuana holiday.
Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
While neighboring states like New Jersey and New York have already legalized cannabis, Pennsylvania is still workshopping a bill to do so. Advocates testified in Harrisburg on Thursday and encouraged lawmakers to ensure social equity is part of the thinking when legalizing marijuana. Other states like New Jersey require a portion of licensees to be minorities and people of color and have expunged criminal records for small possession amounts.
After initially committing to only selling pre-packaged marijuana in tamper-resistant containers, commissioners' minds were recently changed after a presentation on "deli-style" sales - where customers can get up close with the product.
There are now more than 100 legalized medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey.
The sauce goes on sale Friday at some Chicago-area dispensaries. It costs $30 per jar.
Camden Apothecary is a dispensary inside Bell Rexall Pharmacy, which was selling cannabis back before prohibition in the 1930s.
Camden Apothecary is a marijuana dispensary inside Bell Pharmacy in Camden, NJ. The same pharmacy actually used to sell cannabis in the 1930s before the drug was prohibited in 1937.
Police previously said a stolen car was used to break into the Curaleaf dispensary on City Avenue at 51st Street during looting in September.
Police say a stolen Kia was used to break down the door at a Curaleaf dispensary in Philadelphia's Wynnefield section.
A former Burlington County corrections officer has been accused of supplying a jail inmate with marijuana and tobacco.
The New Jersey Cannabis Convention is returning to the Convention Center in Atlantic City.
Estimates show about 16 million people had cannabis use disorder in 2021 and the risk of developing a dependence is higher for people who started using marijuana during their adolescence.
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 passenger was traveling from PHL to London when a customs and border control detector dog alerted officers about the London-bound bag.
State senators from Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester counties are sponsoring a bill to legalize marijuana in the state.
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.
The federal agency that regulates the firearms industry sent an advisory on Tuesday warning that Minnesotans who use marijuana cannot legally own firearms, despite a new state law legalizing recreational use.
Members of the Delaware legislature's budget writing committee began marking up Gov. John Carney's spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year by approving pay raises of up to 9% for state employees.
While some believe this will bring in a lot of money for the state, not everyone is on board, including Gov. John Carney.
Howard Monroe reports.
Howard Monroe reports.
The City of Wildwood is turning on its parking meters a week early. Now they'll be on when Donald Trump is holding a rally in town.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting at the Jems Jewels and Gold store in Horsham Township, Pennsylvania, according to county dispatchers.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered thunderstorms that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
Kody Clemens connected on his first swing with Bryce Harper's Victus bat for a homer off Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios, sparking a 10-1 win for the Phillies over Toronto on Tuesday night.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
The City of Wildwood is turning on its parking meters a week early. Now they'll be on when Donald Trump is holding a rally in town.
Rendell Hoagland and Cindy Warren were charged with the death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland, who was subjected to "evil" abuse for months, the Chester County DA said.
Kensington Avenue will be shut down from East Orleans Street to Allegheny Avenue on Wednesday as city workers clear an encampment of people in the neighborhood's main corridor.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting at the Jems Jewels and Gold store in Horsham Township, Pennsylvania, according to county dispatchers.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting at the Jems Jewels and Gold store in Horsham Township, Pennsylvania, according to county dispatchers.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered thunderstorms that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
Republican lawmakers are advancing a $3 billion tax cut, their newly unveiled counterproposal to a budget proposal from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro as each side offers a competing vision for how to use a massive cash surplus.
Paul Trumbetas, a World War II veteran and big Phillies fan, got the birthday party of the century in Chester County at the Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City on Tuesday.
The City of Wildwood is turning on its parking meters a week early. Now they'll be on when Donald Trump is holding a rally in town.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered thunderstorms that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
North Wildwood's city council approved a new teen curfew and a ban on large tents along the beach for the 2024 summer season during a Tuesday morning council meeting.
Video shows people breaking into the Queen May jewelry store on the Washington Street Mall in Cape May, New Jersey, getting away with Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel handbags.
Tuesday starts with fog and clouds before a sunny day - with a chance of thunderstorms early Wednesday morning.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered thunderstorms that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday starts with fog and clouds before a sunny day - with a chance of thunderstorms early Wednesday morning.
A 10-year-old boy is dead after he was struck by a teen driver whose car ran off the road in Wilmington, Delaware.
Police in Dover, Delaware, said two men were arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Camay Mitchell De Silva on Delaware State University's campus in April.
Philadelphia will see (but not very far) a foggy start to the week Monday. Kate Bilo tracks when the fog clears out and when Philly gets more rain.
ACL injuries are common and often involve difficult surgery and a long recovery, but a new collagen implant is changing that.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A first-of-its-kind genetic treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is restoring and improving vision.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
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.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Kody Clemens connected on his first swing with Bryce Harper's Victus bat for a homer off Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios, sparking a 10-1 win for the Phillies over Toronto on Tuesday night.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
A group of ice skaters who practice at IceWorks Skating Club in Aston, Pennsylvania, earned fourth palace at a competition in Bordeaux, France, last month.
Members of the NAACP Philly branch said the proposed arena by the 76ers would benefit members of the Black community in the city, especially when it comes to jobs.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson has a plan for Cristopher Sanchez and Spencer Turnbull before Tuesday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he wouldn't reveal any specific details.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
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.
Howard Monroe reports.
The dewpoint forecast starts off muggy Wednesday afternoon around Philadelphia before shifting to more comfortable heading into Thursday and the weekend, Grant Gilmore reports.
Philadelphia Chief Public Safety Director Adam Geer said Wednesday's cleaning up of Kensington Avenue was a "successful resolution" with no major incidents, but many questions remain.
Phillies nation is coming together to help a fan find her wedding band that she lost at Sunday night's game at Citizens Bank Park.
The city of Philadelphia is clearing out a homeless encampment in Kensington, with city officials claiming they will work with individuals in the neighborhood to find treatment centers or housing — more on this story in your Digital Brief for Wednesday, May 8, 2024.