Tobacco
Why Schools Like Temple Choose to Go Tobacco-Free
On Tuesday, Temple University president Richard M. Englert announced that the school’s North Philadelphia campus will go tobacco-free as early as July 1st. Soon, students will […]
7-Eleven Says New Tobacco Standards Killed Philly Expansion
Standards adopted earlier this year by the city’s Department of Public Health for issuing permits to sell tobacco products has cost Philadelphia a planned 35 […]
Board of Health Approves Restrictions on Philly’s Tobacco Retailers
The Philadelphia Board of Health yesterday approved a set of regulations geared toward discouraging tobacco use in low-income neighborhoods. The board is attempting to constrict the […]
Report: New Jersey, Pennsylvania Aren’t Doing Enough to Prevent Cancer
A new study from the American Cancer Society found that New Jersey is the only state in the country that spends zero dollars on tobacco prevention […]
Pa. Bill Would Raise Minimum Age for Tobacco Purchase to 21
If you’re a tobacco user in Pennsylvania between the ages of 18 to 20, here’s some advice: Smoke ’em while you got ’em. State Rep. […]
Councilwoman: Cigarette Tax Should Cover Vaping
Funny side effect of recent innovations in tobacco consumption: The city’s new $2-a-pack sales tax on cigarettes doesn’t apply to e-cigarettes — but Councilwoman Blondell […]
Penn Professors: School Must Divest from Tobacco
In an open letter to the University posted on Philly.com, five Penn professors urge the school to stop investing in companies that sell tobacco products. […]