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Flower Show Organizers, Marijuana Advocates Work Out Differences Over Cannabis Awareness Booth
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He must serve a third of his sentence before he can become parole eligible.
Authorities say a subsequent search uncovered 129 marijuana plants, along with various chemicals and other products apparently used as part of the growing operation.
A small amount is considered an ounce or less.
A convicted pedophile who pleaded guilty to stalking a 13-year-old boy has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to nine to 18 months in jail for growing marijuana in his eastern Pennsylvania apartment.
The judiciary committee is set to hear from clergy, health professionals, law enforcement officials and other policy experts on Monday in Trenton.
With many states now pushing for the legalization of marijuana, its potential as an addictive substance is hotly debated. Advocates claim that the drug is not addictive, while opponents commonly label it as a gateway drug.
Police in a New Jersey town are asking the person who was expecting 50 pounds of marijuana in the mail to come claim the package.
Rich discussed Joe Biden's decision not to run, Back to the Future day, hoverboards and a NJ school canceling Halloween. He also discussed a congressman trying to stop Donald Trump's appearance on SNL, the average salary of Americans, medical marijuana for pets, selfie payment options and an Alabama judge's ultimatum to jail time.
Marijuana use among U.S. adults doubled over a decade, rising to almost 10 percent or more than 22 million mostly recreational users, government surveys show.
More U.S. college students are making a habit of using marijuana.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced an arrest following the seizure of baked goods during a drug investigation.
Surveillance footage helped identify a suspect and police say "he put pictures of his grow on Instagram."
Rich discussed President Obama using a racial slur in an interview, the Governor of South Carolina calling for the removal of the Confederate flag, and Jurassic World being labeled sexist. He also talked with Phillip Klein from the Washington Examiner.
The Rutgers Eagleton Poll sought out the feelings of 860 adults statewide a couple of months ago.
A New Jersey high school teacher who allegedly smoked marijuana with a 17-year-old student has been charged with child endangerment.
Rich discussed New Jersey Governor Chris Christie saying he would crack down on states that legalized marijuana if elected President, the links between Saudi Arabia and 9/11/ and the final scene of the Sopranos. The talked with former Senator Bob Graham and Dr. Mazz
Rich discussed the latest report on the investigation into the VA, a teacher apologizing for having her class send get well letters to Mumia Abu-Jamal, and the Phillies selling tickets on Groupon. He also spoke with Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, Ronnie Polaneczky from the Philadelphia Daily News and Michelle Singleton from the Washington Post.
Rich talked about the new 'religious freedom' law in Indiana, a man who berated a Chik Fil A employee three years ago that still has not found a job, and Jamie Foxx being criticized for making jokes about Bruce Jenner. He talked with author Kenneth Walsh about his book, Air Force One: A History of The Presidents and Their Planes, and labor lawyer Rick Grimaldi.
If you check the Constitution, you will not find authorization for the federal government to prohibit marijuana.
Rich covered the revelation that the Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps was brought down deliberately, the NCAA's objection to a new law in Indiana, and a man who $7 million on a lottery ticket. He also talked with aviation lawyer Arthur Wolk and Dr. Katie Schultheis.
Dozens of people gathered Saturday near the New Jersey Statehouse to show their support for legalizing marijuana.
Rich analyzed two cases of teachers having sex with students in New Jersey, Governor Tom Wolf's latest budget proposal, and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's assertions that Republicans are racist for holding up a confirmation vote on Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch. He also talked with Will Bunch from the Philadelphia Daily News.
At 4:20 p.m. on March 21, those gathered plan to "Smoke-Out the State House by smoking across the street in a defiant, nonviolent act of civil disobedience."
The research, out of King's College in London, reveals that nearly a quarter of new cases of psychotic disorders are linked with the use of "high potency 'skunk-like' cannabis."
A woman who is a person of interest in the shooting of a 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood was taken into custody Friday evening.
Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
In April, CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the safety issues surrounding bike lanes in the city and now, data shows the summer season is the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
A woman who is a person of interest in the shooting of a 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood was taken into custody Friday evening.
Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Multiple airlines at Philadelphia International Airport reported system outages that caused delays and cancellations Friday.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
In April, CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the safety issues surrounding bike lanes in the city and now, data shows the summer season is the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.
A woman who is a person of interest in the shooting of a 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood was taken into custody Friday evening.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
In April, CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the safety issues surrounding bike lanes in the city and now, data shows the summer season is the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Police are looking for the person who vandalized the Israeli flag Friday morning on the Ben Franklin Parkway. The city has already replaced the vandalized flag with a new one.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Atlantic City police said they received a call from a man claiming he had firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday night.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A former teacher in Wilmington is behind bars after she's accused of sending sexually explicit pictures to a former student on Snapchat in July, said New Castle police Friday morning.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
At 14 years old, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
They're bringing a bit of the outside world inside at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer, which runs until September.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
A strong smell of bleach and ammonia forced people from their homes in Point Breeze on Friday. People living on parts of 22nd Oakford and Latona streets were evacuated. Hazmat crews cleared the scene and residents were allowed to return home. The source of the smell is still a mystery.
It was a beautiful day and night this Friday. Families, couples and friends checked out the fun, games and drinks at The Oval at the Ben Franklin Parkway. Siafa Lewis reports what the free seasonal pop-up has to offer.
After a fantastic day on Friday with plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions the cloud cover and humidity has already started to return to start off the weekend. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
The outage began early Friday morning and its impact was quickly felt across multiple industries. Here's what we know: A faulty software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected computers running Microsoft Windows and was not caused by a security incident or cyber attack. The impact could last through the weekend. Madeleine Wright spent the day at the Philly airport and caught up with some frustrated flyers.
At least one person is injured after a house fire in Camden County.