Legal recreational marijuana sales begin in Delaware
Delaware legalized recreational marijuana in April 2023, and now its first sales will take place more than two years later.
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Delaware legalized recreational marijuana in April 2023, and now its first sales will take place more than two years later.
Six businesses that were involved in medical sales were able to begin their recreational sales at a total of 12 locations, Gov. Matt Meyer's office said.
More than two years after legalizing recreational marijuana, Delaware dispensaries will be able to sell to customers starting Friday.
State Sen. Sharif Street's bill to legalize recreational marijuana has some bipartisan support. It would legalize the drug for anyone 21 and older. Many of Pennsylvania's neighbors, including New Jersey and Delaware, have already legalized adult-use cannabis. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
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Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
Eighteen months ago, Atlantic City established a Green Zone in the business and tourism districts on Atlantic and Pacific avenues, which allowed recreational marijuana businesses to open there.
Score big discounts today on fast food, vaporizers, infusers and more during the unofficial 4/20 marijuana holiday.
While many longitudinal studies on the health impact of inhaling marijuana are still underway, there are "plenty of toxins and tar" in cannabis smoke that can hurt the lungs, an expert said.
State senators from Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester counties are sponsoring a bill to legalize marijuana in the state.
While some believe this will bring in a lot of money for the state, not everyone is on board, including Gov. John Carney.
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Gov. Carney made it clear he's still not in support of recreational use but says the focus now at the state level needs to go to other issues.
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Delaware is about to become the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana.
One year after New Jersey legalized marijuana, Atlantic City is celebrating the opening of its first recreational pot dispensary on New York Avenue.
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Atlantic City is opening its first adult-use marijuana dispensary Thursday coinciding with a 4/20 festival happening across the street.
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Curaleaf license to sell recreational marijuana has been renewed in New Jersey following protests by employees and supporters.
House Bill 1 would allow anyone 21 and older to carry one ounce or less of marijuana without being charged.
The bill now heads to Delaware's Senate.
House Bill 1 would allow anyone 21 and older to carry one ounce or less of marijuana without being charged.
Friday starts below freezing in the Philadelphia region, but it will be sunny once we hit the afternoon as the temperatures will be warmer this weekend.
Community members and parents demanded answers Thursday night after an anti-ICE protest last week ended in a violent confrontation with the Quakertown police chief.
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The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
Friday starts below freezing in the Philadelphia region, but it will be sunny once we hit the afternoon as the temperatures will be warmer this weekend.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
A fire at the EMR Metal Recycling facility in Camden was quickly contained Thursday night, one month after the company was sued over a series of fires.
The School District of Philadelphia unveiled changes to its plan to close several schools and revamp or combine others.
Community members and parents demanded answers Thursday night after an anti-ICE protest last week ended in a violent confrontation with the Quakertown police chief.
Community members and parents demanded answers Thursday night after an anti-ICE protest last week ended in a violent confrontation with the Quakertown police chief.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
Two of the five teenagers detained in Quakertown remain in custody Thursday after an anti-ICE protest turned into a brawl with the police chief.
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A fire at the EMR Metal Recycling facility in Camden was quickly contained Thursday night, one month after the company was sued over a series of fires.
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A skunk found in Cherry Hill tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Health Department announced.
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After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
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The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
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A person with measles visited a car dealership and Wawa in Montgomery County multiple times while contagious, the health department said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
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A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
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A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson's 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points in Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat.
Tyrese Maxey passed NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson Thursday night to become the Philadelphia 76ers' all-time leader in made 3-pointers.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being shuttered since the weekend because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
Numerous fires have occurred at the EMR facility, including one last year that produced smoke visible for miles in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Not a seat was open inside the Quakertown School District building Thursday night as parents and the community demanded answers about last week's anti-ICE protest that turned violent.
Unions representing Philadelphia's educators say any school closings are unacceptable.