Public Health

The governor said in a statement that the debate has gone on for far too long, and though he still opposes legalization, he won’t stop it anymore.

The justices are scheduled to meet for a private conference Friday, where they could talk about the issue.

Atlantic City has established a "green zone" where marijuana businesses can operate.

New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.

Jeff Brown is the next Philly mayoral candidate to join us. We're also talking about book challenges in Central Bucks School District with Jean Kwok and Laurie Halse Anderson.

In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.

The American Lung Association’s findings for the 16-county Philadelphia area give the region a failing grade for a high number of ozone days.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that he's adding xylazine to Pennsylvania’s controlled substances list.

"The conditions contained in these resolutions presented today offer Curaleaf a second chance to course correct."

Historic settlement resolving claims against opioid companies is expected to bring Pennsylvania over $1 billion, internal division over how to spend said settlement on issue.

The company is facing lawsuits, including one from Ohio’s attorney general over environmental cleanup costs.

The School District of Philadelphia said Friday that Frankford High School will be closed for the rest of the school year due to damaged asbestos.

The new limits would take effect Saturday unless the court acts before then.

Philly’s air monitors did not detect a rise in unhealthy particulate pollution during Wednesday’s fire, officials say, but the closest monitor is two miles away.

The policy would also have wider implications for abortion access throughout the South as some nearby states have total bans in place.