Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III drug
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
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President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill said Thursday her inauguration will take place on Jan. 20 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.
Just one week after President Trump rallied with supporters at Mount Airy Casino in Mount Pocono, Vice President JD Vance aimed to calm concerns over rising prices in the Lehigh Valley.
Vice President JD Vance will give remarks at Uline Shipping Supplies in Alburtis, which is just south of Allentown.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges after she was accused of driving drunk with her 2-year-old son in the backseat.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
It's a scramble in Washington, D.C., as lawmakers sprint to come up with a plan to avoid major premium increases for Affordable Care Act customers.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
The FBI has opened an inquiry into six Democratic members of Congress whom President Trump accused of "seditious behavior," according to several lawmakers.
The School District of Philadelphia is under investigation by Congress for allegations of antisemitism. Philadelphia is one of three districts under investigation by a House of Representatives committee for alleged discrimination.
A former staffer in New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew's office is facing federal charges after allegedly staging an attack on herself.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and other Pennsylvania lawmakers accused President Trump of advocating for violence against Democrats in a series of Truth Social posts.
The move by the Trump administration to target Pennsylvania follows similar action against California.
The Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are starting to reopen now that the federal government shutdown has ended.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has been hospitalized after a fall near his home, which caused minor injuries to his face, his spokesman said in a statement posted on social media.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.
CBS 21 News in Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania lawmakers have reached a budget deal 231 days past their deadline. The full details have yet to be released.
John Fetterman is sharing his personal mental health story in "Unfettered."
Groundbreaking New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman said she will retire from Congress when her term ends. She was the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
The United States Department of Agriculture on Saturday ordered states to stop issuing full SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown.
Democrats declared victory over two Republican incumbents in the races for Bucks County district attorney and sheriff this week.
New Jersey voters elected Democrat Mikie Sherrill as their next governor, marking the first time in 60 years either party has won the governorship for three straight terms.
Two people were shot Sunday near Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia, police say.
Randy Bates, the owner of Arasapha Farms in Delaware County, was an active member of the community.
One man was killed and another was wounded in a North Philadelphia shooting Sunday morning, police say.
Sunday looks largely dry with plenty of sunshine and slightly lower humidity across the Philadelphia area.
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, said his father's cancer has spread to his bones and is "very debilitating" and "painful."
Randy Bates, the owner of Arasapha Farms in Delaware County, was an active member of the community.
Sunday looks largely dry with plenty of sunshine and slightly lower humidity across the Philadelphia area.
One man was killed and another was wounded in a North Philadelphia shooting Sunday morning, police say.
Two people were shot Sunday near Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia, police say.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
Two people were shot Sunday near Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia, police say.
Randy Bates, the owner of Arasapha Farms in Delaware County, was an active member of the community.
One man was killed and another was wounded in a North Philadelphia shooting Sunday morning, police say.
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, said his father's cancer has spread to his bones and is "very debilitating" and "painful."
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has identified the officer and the man involved in a fatal police-involved shooting in Millville.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the best cheesesteaks are in Camden — not Philadelphia.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
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.
Nathan Lukes pushes Blue Jays passed the Phillies with a two-run home run in the 11th inning Saturday night.
Six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson has spent his entire pro career with the Birds.
Toronto reliever Tyler Rogers allowed two runs in the ninth inning after he twice loaded the bases and retired All-Star outfielder Brandon Marsh on a groundout to end the game and preserve the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Former Phillies second baseman and 2008 World Series champion Chase Utley was honored Friday night.
Cristopher Sánchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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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.
Runners and walkers at the Head for the Cure at Philadelphia's Navy Yard on Sunday morning raised money for brain cancer research.
The community in Collingswood, New Jersey, came together this weekend to write letters of support for the owner of Zena's American Mediterranean Cuisine & Catering, Iemad Saifo, who has been detained by ICE.
The Philadelphia area can expect a hot Sunday, but we'll likely get a break from the afternoon storms. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Does your dog seem to have a sixth sense about who to trust? Here's what experts say is really going on.
There were no jackpot winners for Saturday's Powerball draw for an estimated $863.8 million.