
Public Health
No veto: Recreational marijuana will become legal in Delaware Sunday without Gov. Carney’s signature
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.
1 month ago
Supreme Court set to decide on abortion pill access
The justices are scheduled to meet for a private conference Friday, where they could talk about the issue.
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First recreational marijuana dispensary in Atlantic City to open today on 4/20
Atlantic City has established a "green zone" where marijuana businesses can operate.
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New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.
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Mayoral Candidate Jeff Brown, Authors Confronting Book Bans, Black Maternal Health
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.
Air Date: April 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:21Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill
In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
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Philly gets poor grade on air quality in new report
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.
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States restrict ‘tranq,’ animal sedative linked to overdoses
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that he's adding xylazine to Pennsylvania’s controlled substances list.
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N.J. CRC votes to allow Curaleaf to renew its recreational weed license
"The conditions contained in these resolutions presented today offer Curaleaf a second chance to course correct."
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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.
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Norfolk Southern CEO to testify in Ohio Senate about fiery derailment
The company is facing lawsuits, including one from Ohio’s attorney general over environmental cleanup costs.
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Frankford High School to be closed for the rest of the school year due to damaged asbestos
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.
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Supreme Court keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place for now
The new limits would take effect Saturday unless the court acts before then.
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No unsafe levels of toxic chemicals found in air near Hunting Park junkyard fire, city says
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.
2 months ago
Florida GOP passes 6-week abortion ban; DeSantis supports it
The policy would also have wider implications for abortion access throughout the South as some nearby states have total bans in place.
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