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A growing number of people are turning to medical marijuana instead of opioids for pain control. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Pennsylvania took a step toward legalizing recreational marijuana.
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."
Wawa is toasting the legacy of former CEO Dick Wood by offering customers free coffee Monday.
Police say the victim was camping out between two homes on Kensington Avenue when he was shot multiple times.
The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, AAA data shows.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Wawa is toasting the legacy of former CEO Dick Wood by offering customers free coffee Monday.
Police say the victim was camping out between two homes on Kensington Avenue when he was shot multiple times.
The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, AAA data shows.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Wawa is toasting the legacy of former CEO Dick Wood by offering customers free coffee Monday.
Police say the victim was camping out between two homes on Kensington Avenue when he was shot multiple times.
Saquon Barkley's Malvern home was burglarized early Saturday morning, police say.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill closes early Saturday afternoon as severe storms are expected to move into the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Fest entered its final weekend Friday as thousands of visitors gathered at Lemon Hill despite poor air quality across the region.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
At Stockton University, high school students learn the ins and outs of criminal investigations through scenarios inspired by the hit TV show CSI.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
Defenseman Jamie Drysdale's extension is the fourth contract extension Flyers GM Danny Briere has handed out since July 1.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz tells us about the loophole in the law that allowed the charge to go through and what to do if you get hit with a similar charge.
In honor of Dick Wood all coffee is free at Wawa locations all day Monday.
The man was found in front of the hospital in Newark, Delaware, on Saturday morning.
97% of IBEW Local 614 members approved the new agreement that includes full retirement and medical benefits and wage increases.
Riders must now be at least 15 years old and are required to have an e-bike or driver's license.