Police Launch Investigation Into Drugging Claims at the Dolphin
Earlier this week, we told you that we spoke with five people who claim that they were drugged at the Dolphin on South Broad Street […] The post Police Launch Investigation Into Drugging Claims at the...
View ArticlePolice: Man in Dallas Cowboys Hat Steals Baby Formula in the ‘Burbs
The Bensalem Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly stole large amounts of baby formula from multiple stores in the area. Police say […] The post Police: Man in Dallas Cowboys Hat...
View ArticleFeds: Philly Cop Helped Baltimore Officers Sell Seized Drugs
The Philadelphia Police Department has suspended a 35th District officer for 30 days with intent to dismiss after he was indicted by federal authorities in […] The post Feds: Philly Cop Helped...
View ArticleHow Close Is Philly to Opening the Nation’s First Safe Injection Site?
We’re not even two weeks into 2018, and one of the year’s major hot topics is already clear: safe injection sites. On Tuesday, Philly’s stance […] The post How Close Is Philly to Opening the Nation’s...
View ArticlePhilly Sues Opioid Manufacturers, Says They’re to Blame in Overdose Crisis
On Wednesday, Philadelphia joined more than 200 cities around the country that have sued opioid manufacturers over their apparent role in the overdose crisis. The […] The post Philly Sues Opioid...
View ArticleReport: Pa. Has Nation’s Second-Highest Rate of Opioid-Related Doctor Arrests
Opioid-related deaths in Pennsylvania are outpacing the national average, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 2015 and 2016, the state saw […] The post Report: Pa....
View ArticlePolice: Philly Kindergartner Finds Cocaine in Classmate’s Backpack
Philadelphia police are investigating after they say a kindergartner found a packet of cocaine inside a classmate’s backpack at Mastery Charter’s Hardy Williams Elementary School […] The post Police:...
View ArticleNorthern Liberties Man Indicted by Feds in Huge Opioid Crisis Fraud Probe
It’s not Joseph Lubowitz’s first time in the news. The 29-year-old man, who went from drug user to CEO of Humble Beginnings Recovery Centers, has […] The post Northern Liberties Man Indicted by Feds in...
View ArticleFrom Sex Offender to CEO of Recovery Homes for Women
People in recovery for opioid addiction are among the most vulnerable members of society. So when they check into a recovery home, sometimes sent there […] The post From Sex Offender to CEO of Recovery...
View ArticlePot Is Super Popular Among My Fellow Boomers. So Why Can’t I Get on Board?
I’ve been doing the cha-cha with a novel I’m working on where the age-55-and-over main characters regularly smoke marijuana to get high. Really high. So […] The post Pot Is Super Popular Among My...
View ArticleFeds: We’ll Crack Down on a Safe Injection Site in Philly Immediately
The Trump administration is not happy with Philadelphia’s plan to open a supervised injection site. Months after the city first announced that intention, U.S. Deputy Attorney General […] The post Feds:...
View ArticleHere’s What Kenney’s Opioid Disaster Declaration Means for Kensington
Mayor Jim Kenney is getting serious about Philadelphia’s overdose epidemic — particularly in Kensington, where the crisis is most prevalent. On Wednesday, the mayor signed […] The post Here’s What...
View ArticleGov. Wolf Wants to Seriously Consider Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Gov. Tom Wolf isn’t known for being a huge fan of legalizing recreational weed. This past August, he said Pennsylvania was simply “not ready for it” — which […] The post Gov. Wolf Wants to Seriously...
View ArticleThe Opioid Epidemic Is Slashing Philly’s Overall Life Expectancy
Life expectancy in Philadelphia is on the decline — and officials say drug overdoses are a major driving factor. The just-released Health of the City […] The post The Opioid Epidemic Is Slashing...
View ArticleAmerican Prescription Drug Prices Are Out of Control. One Man’s Furious Quest...
I was at the end of the long table in the conference room when I realized the drugs had become a problem. As I tried […] The post American Prescription Drug Prices Are Out of Control. One Man’s Furious...
View ArticleThe Wildly Expensive Cost of Prescription Drugs
Sky-high prices. Confusing co-pays. Maddening bureaucracy. Why is our pharmaceutical system such an impenetrable mess? We took a deep dive into the world of prescription drug […] The post The Wildly...
View ArticleHere’s What 4 Super-Common Prescription Drugs Cost at Different Philly...
We were shocked at the discrepancies we found when we asked some random local pharmacies how much four often-prescribed drugs cost for a one-month supply […] The post Here’s What 4 Super-Common...
View Article6 Outrageously Expensive Drugs We Really Hope You Don’t Need
Because we care so much about you, dear readers, we set out to find the most expensive drugs in America, so we could warn you […] The post 6 Outrageously Expensive Drugs We Really Hope You Don’t Need...
View Article9 Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
While out-of-pocket drug costs have been rising for decades, there are often ways to get meds at more affordable prices — most people just don’t […] The post 9 Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs...
View ArticleThis West Philly Doctor Says Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Could Change Your Life
Medical marijuana is so 2019. At the just-opened SoundMind Center in West Philadelphia, physician and psychotherapist Hannah McLane is treating patients with ketamine and plans […]
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