Gov. Wolf Focused On Medical Marijuana Over Recreational, For Now
Governor Wolf is not ready to jump on the cannabis bandwagon, even though Pennsylvania voters are warming to the idea of legalizing marijuana.
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Governor Wolf is not ready to jump on the cannabis bandwagon, even though Pennsylvania voters are warming to the idea of legalizing marijuana.
All 16 Philadelphia Police Districts, among other locations, also have drug take-back boxes to dispose of medications.
The facility houses undocumented mothers and children awaiting federal immigration hearings.
Governor Tom Wolf was in South Philadelphia Friday to announce a "fair chance" hiring policy designed help Pennsylvanians with criminal pasts, and he says- it's just step one.
State lawmakers joined with Governor Wolf Tuesday to roll out a package of bills intended to protect students from sexual assault.
This comes after the law license of Williams was suspended.
Voting mostly along party lines, the state House has sent the Senate a Republican-crafted budget bill in response to the spending plan proposed by Democratic Governor Tom Wolf.
Last year, Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation that allowed for sales of wine by the bottle in restaurants and grocery stores.
The Chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee said about 80 percent of taxpayers in the Commonwealth pay for local police forces.
Gov. Tom Wolf says the Tuesday afternoon trip was made between hospitals in East Stroudsburg and Danville, some 80 miles apart.
Gov. Tom Wolf signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency in anticipation of a significant winter snowstorm that will impact the state.
He was a resident of Stewartstown and a 21 year member of Harrisburg fire service.
If Congress goes along with a House Republican proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act, Governor Wolf says thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose healthcare coverage.
Governor Tom Wolf visited the Plymouth Meeting campus of a growing healthcare concierge service, and brought along a state contribution it its employee training program.
Pennsylvania's Governor addressed the media on Monday, condemning recent attacks and threats on Jewish people.
Governor Wolf denies applying any political pressure in the DEP's approval of the controversial Mariner East 2 statewide pipeline project
Governor Wolf says he believes both Republicans and Democrats believe discussions are starting out from a "far better place" than they did in previous years.
While state-owned universities would get a slight increase, funding for the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school would be eliminated.
PA House Speaker Mike Turzai reacts to the Governor's budget address.
Chris discussed last night's debate on healthcare between Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders. He spoke with Chester County Sheriff Bunny Welsh about her meeting with Donald Trump at 6:20, the Liberty USO to promote their Hug A Hero program at 7:00, author Todd Starnes about his new book, 'The Deplorable's Guide To Making America Great Again,' at 7:20 and Victor Fiorillo form Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about a shakeup at the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Some of Wolf's initiatives were already announced, including the consolidation of four state departments.
Voting along party lines, a bill to ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy has cleared its first hurdle in the new session of the Pennsylvania legislature.
This is an effort to expand access to naloxone, which can prevent overdose deaths.
Pennsylvania Senators questioned the timing and motive of the Wolf Administration's plan to close two state prisons at a hearing on Monday.
The extension for compliance with the Real ID law means that, for now, Pennsylvania licenses will be sufficient proof of identification to get into federal facilities.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
Some Philadelphia leaders are speaking out against a school facilities plan that would close 17 schools in the district.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
Some Philadelphia leaders are speaking out against a school facilities plan that would close 17 schools in the district.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
Some Philadelphia leaders are speaking out against a school facilities plan that would close 17 schools in the district.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife at their South Jersey home Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, opens on May 1 after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Wednesday's Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed because of forecasted rain.
Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball and managing and then the Phillies instead pinned their playoff hopes on him.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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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.
Nearly two years after Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were killed at the hands of an alleged drunk driver, the Gaudreau family is keeping their sons' legacies alive by supporting causes that were important to them in life, including youth athletics and expanding access to hockey.
Thursday is a cloudy day to start, but there will be some breaks of sun later in the day. Then we look ahead to showers Friday night and a chilly weekend, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo says.
CBS News reports that funding for the U.S. Coast Guard is running low, and that missed paychecks could begin in mid-May. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
CBS Philadelphia is proud to award the annual $10,000 Trudy Haynes Scholarship, given in partnership with the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. This year's winner is a rising junior at Lincoln University: Madison Morgan, a straight-A communications major. Watch as Janelle Burrell surprises Madison with the good news — and a check!
Jamie Drysdale and the Flyers are moving on to the second round of the playoffs to face the Hurricanes after beating the Penguins on Wednesday night.