
Pa. state senator: Medical marijuana card is no proof of DUI, laws should change
This fall, Pennsylvania lawmakers are expected to address a medical marijuana issue that has lingered since the program was enacted in 2016.
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This fall, Pennsylvania lawmakers are expected to address a medical marijuana issue that has lingered since the program was enacted in 2016.
Multiple studies in the U.S. have shown that four-day work weeks improve work performance and have less stress.
Pennsylvania has been operating without a budget for over a month.
The Pa. House of Representatives passed the resolution on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania is the only state left in the Northeast that does not provide anti-discrimination protection to its LGBTQ+ community.
Two bills cleared the state house last week. But will these proposals ever become law?
CBS News Philadelphia met with McClinton to talk about her climb to the top of the state house and her message to young girls.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's nominees for attorney general and state police commissioner received unanimous approval from Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Senate.
Republican lawmakers who've spread election conspiracy theories and falsely claimed that the 2020 presidential outcome was rigged are overseeing legislative committees charged with setting election policy in two major battleground states.
Now, a trial will be held in the Pennsylvania State Senate at a later date.
Midterm elections are usually tough for the president's party, and that would be the Democrats this year.
Seventeen states that tie their vehicle emission standards to rules established in California must decide whether to follow that state's strict new rules. California says all new cars, pickups and SUVs must be electric or hydrogen-powered by 2035.
Jesse Turner (wearing lime-green shirt in photo) is walking from Connecticut to Washington, DC to gain support for his fight against high-stakes standardized tests in public schools.
Privatization is a top priority for leaders of the Republican-controlled House. The question now is, how might the liquor veto affect budget negotiations?
The governor says there was no resolution to the budget dispute during the meetin with legislative leaders that lasted about a half-hour.
"This bill's not going to come back," state senator Daylin Leach (D-Mont./Del.) said after Commonwealth Court overturned the law. "The (current) governor will never sign a bill like this."
Lawmakers returned to the state capitol with a budget deadline looming, and developments on Monday do not bode well for meeting that June 30th deadline.
The two-week effort by a coalition of unions and community groups called the Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools urges legislators to support Governor Wolf's education budget.
Ethics reports filed more than a month ago show state lawmakers and other high-ranking state officials took more than $160,000 in freebies last year.
It will be a rare mid-summer special election, to fill three vacancies of Philadelphia seats in the state House.
The state senate's Education Committee advanced a controversial bill that would create a state-run school district for Pennsylvania's poorest-performing schools.
Senate majority leader Jake Corman said he hopes Gov. Wolf will not resubmit Brown's nomination.
The lawmakers seem intent on trimming the school district's $103-million request to about $80 million, but how they'll raise even that amount is very unclear.
The proposals are now in front of the state House for its consideration.
The Senate Law and Justice Committee sent Brown's nomination to the full state senate for a vote without a recommendation for confirmation.
Dick Allen spent eight of his 15 seasons in the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies, who retired his No.15 jersey in 2020, just months before he passed away at the age of 78.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
A water main break that caused part of Kings Highway to buckle has been fixed and the road was repaired.
After renovating and resorting a historic 1700s farmhouse, Ruth and Bob McKeaney made Hillside Farm, located just outside Philadelphia, a tribute to family, friends and notable design.
Showers and even some snowflakes are possible Wednesday, but don't expect any accumulation.
The family of Eric Harrison, the 27-year-old security guard killed at a stabbing in Macy's in Philadelphia, is asking the community to keep them in their prayers.
Former NFL quarterback David Carr went viral on social media Tuesday night after he suggested the Philadelphia Eagles should bench Jalen Hurts following the team's loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
The Macy's in Center City, Philadelphia, will be closed Tuesday after a security guard was fatally stabbed by an alleged shoplifter.
Dick Allen spent eight of his 15 seasons in the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies, who retired his No.15 jersey in 2020, just months before he passed away at the age of 78.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
After renovating and resorting a historic 1700s farmhouse, Ruth and Bob McKeaney made Hillside Farm, located just outside Philadelphia, a tribute to family, friends and notable design.
Showers and even some snowflakes are possible Wednesday, but don't expect any accumulation.
Steve Reynolds spent 14 hours stringing lights, painting the gridiron and bringing Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts, head coach Nick Sirianni, and even Swoop to celebrate Christmas at their Broomall home.
Warrington Township police responded to Henry's Jewelers located at 1412 Easton Road on report of burglary.
Nancy Gordon, Sivia Braunstein and Judy Rohtbart are the Fleishettes, and here's the unique way they're processing the war between Israel and Hamas.
A water main break that caused part of Kings Highway to buckle has been fixed and the road was repaired.
Showers and even some snowflakes are possible Wednesday, but don't expect any accumulation.
Atlantic City Electric and IBEW Local 210 ratified their new contract on Tuesday after reaching a tentative agreement over the weekend.
Officers captured 4-year-old Albert Einswine in the area of Taynard Road and Brenner Drive Tuesday afternoon.
The family is suing a school bus company claiming the life of a teenager could have been saved while aboard a bus. He suffered a medical emergency last year.
Showers and even some snowflakes are possible Wednesday, but don't expect any accumulation.
Dress for colder weather through the middle of the week! Wind chills on Wednesday will make it feel like barely above freezing.
Fog gives way to clouds on this warmer-than-average December day. It'll be dreary, but we're not expecting rainfall.
After an Iran-backed cyberattack on a Pittsburgh-area water utility, here's how Philadelphia-area companies are responding.
Tune in Saturday at 6 p.m. to see the Blue Coats take on the Greensboro Swarm.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said excessive exposure to loud noises can be detrimental to children and sound machines can cause more harm to children than previously thought.
This holiday season is extra special for a Bucks County family learning to live with a rare disease.
Veterans and first responders with brain injuries have a new facility for treatment in Willow Grove.
Holiday season preparations are already underway and events like Christmas markets, displays and Santa Claus photo ops will start soon.
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution making every Friday in December "Shop Black Business Friday."
Some Christmas tree farms in the area have already closed, having sold their supply.
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Customers and business owners in Media took part in the Small Business Saturday festivities by celebrating locally owned shops.
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
Before November 2023 there was no direct connection from I-295 north to Route 42 south or from 42N to I-295S.
Traffic was not moving before 7 a.m. Thursday after a crash on I-95 past Route 322.
The northbound lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia have reopened after three men were shot on the highway early Wednesday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Despite rainy weather Tuesday, many drivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were already headed to their Thanksgiving destinations.
Dick Allen spent eight of his 15 seasons in the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies, who retired his No.15 jersey in 2020, just months before he passed away at the age of 78.
Former NFL quarterback David Carr went viral on social media Tuesday night after he suggested the Philadelphia Eagles should bench Jalen Hurts following the team's loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins could be heading to another team in the National League.
The Philadelphia Eagles could clinch a playoff berth in Week 14, but they'll need some help.
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson was named the team's nominee for the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
However, less than 40% of Screen Actors Guild members participated in the ratification vote.
Grand Theft Auto is one of the best-selling entertainment franchises of all time, with millions of fans awaiting its next release.
Delaware County native Chris Pierdomenico said the film is loosely based on his own childhood in the region.
Taylor Swift was again spotted cheering on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs – this time, in a box with Lyndsay Bell and Brittany Mahomes at an away game against the Green Bay Packers.
Crowds came out to see Stallone cut the ribbon on the new Rocky Shop at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's steps.
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A celebrity barber who worked for the Roots for more than two decades is inspiring young minds one haircut at a time at Dobbins High School in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia School District's only CTE program is helping inspire the next generation of fashion designers.
For nearly 10 years, husband and wife duo Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico have continued their mission to help people of all ages reap the benefits of music.
Local teenagers are fighting to the top thanks to Eagles running back D'Andre Swift's father and his gym, Swift Fit.
In this week's Focusing on the Future, we met up with an Elmwood Park Zoo employee whose abilities go well beyond his contributions on the job.
The Phillies teamed up with Mural Arts Philadelphia and the city to design a new mural honoring the seven-time MLB All-Star.
Crews worked to repair Kings Highway after part of the road buckled following a water main break Tuesday.
After years of living through renovations, Ruth and Bob McKeaney made a restored historic 1700s Chester County farmhouse their home, and a tribute to family, friends and notable design.
Wednesday will be partly sunny with highs in the 40s in the city and 30s in the Poconos, but wind chills will make it feel even colder. There's a slight chance some areas could see an isolated shower or some snowflakes, but no accumulation is expected.
Warrington Township Police are looking for a suspect who they say stole more than $10,000 worth of jewelry from Henry's Jewelers in just 40 seconds. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/burglar-steals-over-10k-worth-jewelry-bucks-county-40-seconds/