Marijuana
N.A. Poe’s Splendor in the Grass
Last December, Nikki Allen Poe was sentenced to one year of federal probation—no drugs, strict drug-testing and no walking within 100 feet of the Liberty […]
Pot Advocate to Guide Policy in Wolf Administration
One of Pennsylvania’s highest-profile voices for marijuana legalization will guide policy in the administration of Governor-Elect Tom Wolf. Wolf’s transition team on Wednesday afternoon announced […]
Can I Bring Ganja to a Dinner Party?
As the laws restricting marijuana have begun to change, there’s a new pot etiquette to consider. How do you navigate parenting within a legalized state? […]
Confessions of a Philly Pot Dealer
When everything is legalized — here and everywhere else — guys like me will be done. I serve a purpose because the laws are backwards. […]
5 Reasons Philadelphia Should Be Thankful
It’s Thanksgiving Week! That means — it addition to some well-deserved time off for most of us — it’s time to actually contemplate what makes […]
Pot Is Coming, Philadelphia!
It’s a Saturday morning a few months ago. I’m in Atlantic City, sitting on a folding chair in a medium-size conference room at Bally’s, along […]
The 11 People Leading the Charge for Legal Pot in Philadelphia
The Politicians Two local politicians — er, pot-iticians? — stand at the forefront of the movement. State Senator Daylin Leach (left) has co-sponsored legislation in […]
WATCH: 3 Grandmas Smoke Pot For the First Time
Cut Video found three grandmothers in Washington (where marijuana is legal) who had never smoked pot before and persuaded them to do it on camera. […]
90 Pounds of Pot Sent to 69th Street City Blue to Be Destroyed
60 pounds of pot delivered to Upper Darby clothing store: http://t.co/jugoLXC1I9 pic.twitter.com/x34L82c6P2 — Philly.com Breaking (@phillynews) November 19, 2014 An unknown person shipped 90 pounds […]
New York Decides to Follow Philly’s Example
So New York City is going to reduce the penalties for marijuana use, Fox 29 reports:
Take the (Anonymous!) Philly Mag Pot Poll
Earlier this month, Philadelphia became the largest city in the United States to decriminalize marijuana. We want to know what you think about efforts to […]
Meet Mike Whiter, Recipient of Philly’s First Marijuana Citation
As of this morning, Philadelphia is the largest city in the country to decriminalize marijuana. You’ll now receive a $100 fine for smoking in public […]
Medical Marijuana Stalled for Now
The Patriot-News reports that the Pennsylvania House’s Republican leadership won’t bring a medical marijuana bill to the floor this fall.
Mayor Nutter Reminds Citizens Not to Smoke Anything in Parks
Just so everyone is clear – smoking anything is already prohibited in our parks & recreation centers, so no one should be doing that anyway. […]
Mayor Nutter Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
Starting October 20th, possession of small amounts of marijuana will be a civil offense in the city of Philadelphia. Mayor Michael Nutter signed Jim Kenney’s marijuana […]