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Politics & Policy

Here’s what you need to know about Pa.’s marijuana laws

Medical marijuana was made legal in Pa. in 2016, but recreational sales elude the commonwealth. Here’s what you should know.

2 years ago

Pushpinder Singh
Community

A spot in the borough newsletter? How Media Borough incentivizes sustainable businesses

Participating shops receive a sticker, table placards — and a promotional boost from the borough.

2 years ago

Incyte's offices in the Wilmington suburbs of Alapocas. (Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY)
Community

Hundreds of biotech employees to work in Wilmington’s downtown

Biopharmaceutical company Incyte expects to relocate 400 employees from its Pennsylvania offices and expand in downtown Wilmington by 2026.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy holds up a flier promoting “Murphy’s Sourz,” a strain of cannabis named after him, produced by Prolific Growhouse, a Black-owned cannabis cultivator based in Mt. Holly, Burlington County. (Edwin Torres/N.J. Governor’s Office)
Community

N.J. Gov. Murphy wants more equity in the state’s flowering cannabis industry

The governor’s visit to a Black-owned cultivator in Burlington County — which named a cannabis strain after him — comes amid a push for more diversity in the industry.

2 years ago

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The exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

CHOP and AmeriHealth Caritas, Keystone First reach new deal to avoid insurance disruption for thousands

The new deal arrives ahead of a June 30 final deadline when patients would have lost coverage for CHOP services under AmeriHealth Caritas plans.

2 years ago

Single-use plastic bags
Politics & Policy

Doylestown Township passes single-use plastic bag ban

The ban, which mandates a $0.05 fee for plastic bags provided to customers, will go into effect in November.

2 years ago

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Beachgoers enjoy the sand and surf in North Wildwood N.J. on July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Beaches and fun at the Jersey shore, Memorial Day tribute

Memorial Day weekend is a popular travel time. For many of us, it means a trip to the beach. We’ll talk about new rules at the Jersey shore and great places to visit.

Air Date: May 23, 2024 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia City Hall
Community

Philly could get a consumer protection office inside City Hall

The proposed consumer protection office would help the city hold businesses accountable for unfair or deceptive trade practices.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
Jon Roesser
Community

‘The perfect spot’: Weavers Way opens new grocery store in Germantown

The new co-op opening comes as the neighborhood experiences a rise in residential development.

2 years ago

Listen 0:47
Guy Generals speaking at a podium.
Education

Google and CCP launch partnership to expand access to tech certificate courses in Philly

There are thousands of tech job vacancies in Philly. A new partnership between CCP and Google hopes to fill the void by offering industry-recognized certifications.

2 years ago

Stormy Philadelphia skyline at sunset
Community

Late night curfew for businesses could expand outside of Kensington to other areas of Philly

The curfews would limit hours at what council members say are often nuisance businesses that disrupt their neighbors.

2 years ago

An empty hospital hallway
Health

Delaware hospital cost review board one step closer to governor’s desk

The bill heads back to the House for approval of a Senate amendment. Hospitals are neutral on the bill after fierce opposition.

2 years ago

Inside the Asian market
Community
Billy Penn

New Chinatown supermarket mixes nostalgia with the latest pop culture fun

The dual toy store and basement market/cafeteria brightens the old Asia Supermarket space on North 11th Street.

2 years ago

Jefferson Health sign
Health

Jefferson Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network sign agreement to merge

Once the agreement goes through, the unified system will comprise 30 hospitals and more than 700 sites across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

2 years ago

Pride month at Target stores
NPR
Community

Target scales back on its LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of Pride Month 2024

Last year, It faced heavy criticism after it announced plans to remove some of its Pride Month merchandise from store shelves following a backlash against the products.

2 years ago

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