Legislation

Medical Pot Clinics Get Green Light in Northeast Overlays with New Zoning Rules Implemented

Cannabis clinics are set to sprout up in Philly's Far Northeast, as city councilors tweak zoning rules to pave the way for medical marijuana dispensaries in these residential areas.

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City Council Tries to Curb Medical Marijuana Dispensary Sprawl in Residential Neighborhoods

This bill amends the Philadelphia Code to revise zoning regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries.

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Council Moves to Block Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Near City Day Care Centers Suddenly

A contentious proposal to keep medical marijuana out of reach for city children has sparked debate on the City Council floor, where council members are weighing the pros and cons of zoning restrictions near day cares.

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City Council Proposes New Rules Allowing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Select Neighborhoods Across Philly

Disability Advocates Decry Proposed Bill Requiring Philly Residents with Disabilities to Register with the City Before Accessing Public Transportation; Critics Say It's an Overreach of Government Power.

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