Princeton Worker Reportedly Told To Choose Between Medical Marijuana And His Job
Don DeZarn said he was told by Princeton officials that he could not use medicinal marijuana and work in his job as senior operations manager of campus dining.
Don DeZarn said he was told by Princeton officials that he could not use medicinal marijuana and work in his job as senior operations manager of campus dining.
Medical marijuana can help ease patients' pain, but apparently, it can also save lives.
3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has one family's story.
At a hearing on medical marijuana, the committee heard testimony from Irvin Rosenfeld, one of only a few people who get marijuana for medicinal purposes approved by the federal government.
Chris discusses the latest emails released on Benghazi and Tom Corbett's decision to change course on medical marijuana. He talks to Phillies Broadcaster Scott Franzke, comedian Rob Schneider, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, and CBS 3's Beasley Reece.
A Corbett spokeswoman says the governor's proposal, which would need legislative approval, would represent a tightly controlled, targeted approach.
Gov. Tom Corbett is changing his position on medical marijuana and is backing the legalization of a marijuana extract to treat severe seizures in children.
Christine Brann, of Hershey, Pa. (at microphone in photo), is the mother of a young son with a severe form of epilepsy. She believes medical marijuana is the only course of treatment left to her son.
The research spans 20 years and looked at a sample of nearly 12 million students nationwide.
He spoke about the issue Wednesday at a town hall meeting with the mother of a child who died in December of Dravet Syndrome, a rare and often fatal symptom of epilepsy that has been treated with marijuana.
The issue of legalizing marijuana for medical use got the strongest and widest support, approved 87-to-14 percent in aggregate.
A new poll shows that a large majority of Pennsylvania voters favor legalizing marijuana for medical purposes, but residents are divided over whether possession of even small amounts for recreational use should be legalized.
Forever high on hubris, the sport is pondering extra games, playoff teams, and new franchises, perhaps in London or Los Angeles. And it feels like all are in the name of profit, not principle.
But a spokesman for the senate majority leader says the fact that a hearing was held does not indicate a groundswell of support for medical marijuana in the state senate.
The Senate Law and Justice Committee has scheduled a hearing for the last Tuesday of the month on a bill to allow marijuana use for medical purposes. The bill has seven co-sponsors, including one GOP Senator.
A North Jersey couple who helped change state law to get Medical Marijuana for their ailing toddler is pulling up stakes and moving to Colorado, so the child can get the help she needs.
Democratic state Senator Daylin Leach – who's also running for Congress in Pennsylvania's 13th district – has long been a champion of legalizing marijuana. But this time, he says he's picked up a Republican Senator who will co-sponsor his legislation to legalize marijuana for medical purposes.
Compassionate Care Foundation is tucked back in an industrial park in Egg Harbor Township. No walk-ins are allowed; it's by appointment only.
The facility, called the Compassionate Care Foundation and located in Egg Harbor Township, will be the first to serve South Jersey residents.
A second medical marijuana dispensary in New Jersey is scheduled to open later this month. It will be the first dispensary south of Trenton.
Operators of South Jersey's first Medical Marijuana facility have yet to open their doors and they're already planning to expand.
Compassionate Sciences says it will be opening a facility in Bellmawr both for growing medical marijuana and for treating patients.
Chris reacts to the managerial change made on Friday by the Phillies and takes calls with Charlie Manuel. He also covers the funding battle for Philadelphia schools and Governor Chris Christie's role in the New Jersey Senate campaign. He also talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has agreed to give chronically ill children easier access to medical marijuana.
Chris assesses President Obama's reaction to the violence and upheaval in Egypt, Mayor Nutter's handling of the school funding crisis and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's decision making process on medical marijuana legislation. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, Saturday Night Live's Jay Pharoah, and Beasley Reece from CBS 3.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
A 39-year-old man died and two others were injured after a shooting in Frankford Thursday night on Halloween.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
On Friday, President Biden spoke to union workers expressing his administration's historic support for unions.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
Fire crews put out flames at a burning home on Crescent Avenue in West Deptford, New Jersey early Friday morning.
A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres on Thursday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
For their wedding at the Burlington County Prison Museum, Michael Meichsner and Jessica Weber celebrated "Beetlejuice."
Voters in Gloucester Township will see a question on the ballot about whether the town should sell its sewer system.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies traded former top prospect Scott Kingery to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with knee injuries when the Sixers host Memphis on Saturday.
Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October 2024.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
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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.
From the importance of battleground Pennsylvania to key senate races and securing your ballot, our Siafa Lewis and Natasha Brown are diving into it all from our CBS Philadelphia Virtual Election Studio ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Wills Eye Hospital's annual "Give Kids Sight" initiative provides free eyeglasses to children in need.
Across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, some are being asked to voluntarily conserve water as the region deals with dry conditions after a historic month-plus without rain. Dry brush and fallen leaves are also providing fuel for brush fires and wildfires. Ross DiMattei reports.
The clocks are about to fall back, and the temperature already has. The Philadelphia region will see highs in the low 60s before we climb back up next week, making for an unseasonably warm Election Day, Tammie Souza reports.
Former Drexel president John Fry introduced himself to the Temple University community in a video released by the university. Meanwhile, the Special Olympics Fall Festival is underway after a torch run on Friday. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.