Sam WoodWhat I DoI cover drugs – both legal and criminalized – and emerging technologies.(215) 854-27961,400 dead horses, a fading sport, and huge subsidies — Pennsylvania horse racing faces a reckoning “It’s pharmaceutical warfare out there,” said one owner. Advocates say horse racing must reform or close.Sam Wood March 25, 2021Link copied to clipboardTerraVida medical marijuana stores acquired by Chicago weed company in $135 million dealTerraVida's founder and president, Chris Visco, will remain with the newly merged company as executive in charge of retail sales.Sam Wood Feb. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboardKidnapping, theft charges filed against suspect in double carjacking and chase throughout PhillyA woman and her two young children were in the first vehicle that the alleged carjacker took. Philadelphia has been experiencing a dramatic rise in carjackings that officials can't explain.Diane Mastrull and Sam Wood Feb. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboardEnvisioning a psychedelic future for Philadelphia’s USciences as it pairs with Compass Pathways for a Drug Discovery Center USciences in Philadelphia is seeking to become a nexus of research into psychedelic substances.Sam Wood Feb. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboardGovernor’s budget proposal could ‘destroy’ Pa. horse racing, but reduce student debtGov. Wolf is again trying to divert money from horse racing into a college-tuition fund. The industry says his plan would spell disaster for racing in Pennsylvania.Sam Wood Feb. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboardA new business reality show to rival Shark Tank, Wolf PAC also has the Philadelphia Eagles on boardWolf PAC is educational, it's packed with droll wit, it also stars the city of Philadelphia.Sam Wood Jan. 25, 2021Link copied to clipboardNerds maker, prosecutors, and poison control irked after illegal cannabis candies send two children to N.J. hospitals The incidents raise questions of what kinds of dosed edibles should be made available to consumers — and how they should be packaged — once the legal weed industry is up and running.Sam Wood Jan. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboardGeorge Heckler, son of former Hatfield mayor, pleads guilty to $20 million securities fraudHeckler admitted to raising $20 million from investors and lying about his returns and investment strategy He faces 20 years in prison.Erin Arvedlund and Sam Wood March 11, 2021Link copied to clipboardFor the first time, legal weed gets Republican senate support in Pa. It marks the first time any Pa. Republican senator has endorsed a plan to end the prohibition on cannabis.Sam Wood Feb. 24, 2021Link copied to clipboardCop from central Pennsylvania the latest to be charged in attack on U.S. Capitol Joseph Wayne Fischer, 55, was suspended without pay Friday from his position as a patrolman with the North Cornwall Township Police Department in Lebanon County.Sam Wood Feb. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboardN.J. inches closer to passing weed legalization bill after a long waitThe purported holdup has been Murphy’s concern that the proposed law hasn’t specified uniform penalties for underage users.Sam Wood Feb. 13, 2021Link copied to clipboardNational Labor Relations Board vetoes unionization of workers at a Chester marijuana growerA bud trimmer and a cultivation associate had tried to organize with the UFCW 1776.Sam Wood Feb. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboardOfficial inaugural gifts for Biden and Harris crafted by Lenox, based in Bucks County’s Bristol Borough The custom-made, one-of-a-kind engraved crystal vases were gifted to the president and vice president following the swearing-in ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol.Sam Wood Jan. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboardAjay Raju, futurist CEO at Dilworth Paxson, steps down to focus on a new firm and a humanity-saving ‘Ark’Larry McMichael, a litigator at Dilworth for four decades, became the new Chair on Dec. 23.Sam Wood Jan. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboardMassive drive-through vaccination center being built in King of Prussia — with no guarantee the state will give it vaccine 15 to Know, a COVID-19 testing company, is paying for the center, hoping the state chooses it to distribute vaccines. That’s far from certain.Sam Wood Feb. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboardN.J. Gov. Murphy signs bills to legalize adult-use cannabis in the Garden StateIndustry analysts estimate the legal cannabis market in N.J. may be valued at over $2 billion.Sam Wood Feb. 22, 2021Link copied to clipboardBitcoin remains above $50,000. What’s going on? We answer your questions.Bitcoin has risen past $50,000. Experts answer your questions about it and other cryptocurrencies.Sam Wood Feb. 17, 2021Link copied to clipboardStradley Ronon’s William Sasso steps down as chair, remains with law firmSasso will focus in part on helping Stradley Ronon's client redevelop the1,300-acre former refinery site in South Philadelphia.Sam Wood Feb. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboardPhilly-based Duane Morris adds former U.S. Attorney McSwain to its ranksMcSwain, who was appointed by Donald Trump in 2017, served three years as the region's top law enforcement officer.Sam Wood Feb. 1, 2021Link copied to clipboardCOVID-19 death of Original Philly Cheesesteak supervisor triggers a lawsuit against meatpacking giantA trio of cases represents the first of what may become a tidal wave of thousands of COVID-related liability suits.Sam Wood Jan. 16, 2021Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
1,400 dead horses, a fading sport, and huge subsidies — Pennsylvania horse racing faces a reckoning “It’s pharmaceutical warfare out there,” said one owner. Advocates say horse racing must reform or close.Sam Wood March 25, 2021Link copied to clipboard
1,400 dead horses, a fading sport, and huge subsidies — Pennsylvania horse racing faces a reckoning “It’s pharmaceutical warfare out there,” said one owner. Advocates say horse racing must reform or close.Sam Wood March 25, 2021Link copied to clipboard
TerraVida medical marijuana stores acquired by Chicago weed company in $135 million dealTerraVida's founder and president, Chris Visco, will remain with the newly merged company as executive in charge of retail sales.Sam Wood Feb. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
TerraVida medical marijuana stores acquired by Chicago weed company in $135 million dealTerraVida's founder and president, Chris Visco, will remain with the newly merged company as executive in charge of retail sales.Sam Wood Feb. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Kidnapping, theft charges filed against suspect in double carjacking and chase throughout PhillyA woman and her two young children were in the first vehicle that the alleged carjacker took. Philadelphia has been experiencing a dramatic rise in carjackings that officials can't explain.Diane Mastrull and Sam Wood Feb. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Kidnapping, theft charges filed against suspect in double carjacking and chase throughout PhillyA woman and her two young children were in the first vehicle that the alleged carjacker took. Philadelphia has been experiencing a dramatic rise in carjackings that officials can't explain.Diane Mastrull and Sam Wood Feb. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Envisioning a psychedelic future for Philadelphia’s USciences as it pairs with Compass Pathways for a Drug Discovery Center USciences in Philadelphia is seeking to become a nexus of research into psychedelic substances.Sam Wood Feb. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Envisioning a psychedelic future for Philadelphia’s USciences as it pairs with Compass Pathways for a Drug Discovery Center USciences in Philadelphia is seeking to become a nexus of research into psychedelic substances.Sam Wood Feb. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Governor’s budget proposal could ‘destroy’ Pa. horse racing, but reduce student debtGov. Wolf is again trying to divert money from horse racing into a college-tuition fund. The industry says his plan would spell disaster for racing in Pennsylvania.Sam Wood Feb. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Governor’s budget proposal could ‘destroy’ Pa. horse racing, but reduce student debtGov. Wolf is again trying to divert money from horse racing into a college-tuition fund. The industry says his plan would spell disaster for racing in Pennsylvania.Sam Wood Feb. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboard
A new business reality show to rival Shark Tank, Wolf PAC also has the Philadelphia Eagles on boardWolf PAC is educational, it's packed with droll wit, it also stars the city of Philadelphia.Sam Wood Jan. 25, 2021Link copied to clipboard
A new business reality show to rival Shark Tank, Wolf PAC also has the Philadelphia Eagles on boardWolf PAC is educational, it's packed with droll wit, it also stars the city of Philadelphia.Sam Wood Jan. 25, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Nerds maker, prosecutors, and poison control irked after illegal cannabis candies send two children to N.J. hospitals The incidents raise questions of what kinds of dosed edibles should be made available to consumers — and how they should be packaged — once the legal weed industry is up and running.Sam Wood Jan. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Nerds maker, prosecutors, and poison control irked after illegal cannabis candies send two children to N.J. hospitals The incidents raise questions of what kinds of dosed edibles should be made available to consumers — and how they should be packaged — once the legal weed industry is up and running.Sam Wood Jan. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboard
George Heckler, son of former Hatfield mayor, pleads guilty to $20 million securities fraudHeckler admitted to raising $20 million from investors and lying about his returns and investment strategy He faces 20 years in prison.Erin Arvedlund and Sam Wood March 11, 2021Link copied to clipboard
George Heckler, son of former Hatfield mayor, pleads guilty to $20 million securities fraudHeckler admitted to raising $20 million from investors and lying about his returns and investment strategy He faces 20 years in prison.Erin Arvedlund and Sam Wood March 11, 2021Link copied to clipboard
For the first time, legal weed gets Republican senate support in Pa. It marks the first time any Pa. Republican senator has endorsed a plan to end the prohibition on cannabis.Sam Wood Feb. 24, 2021Link copied to clipboard
For the first time, legal weed gets Republican senate support in Pa. It marks the first time any Pa. Republican senator has endorsed a plan to end the prohibition on cannabis.Sam Wood Feb. 24, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Cop from central Pennsylvania the latest to be charged in attack on U.S. Capitol Joseph Wayne Fischer, 55, was suspended without pay Friday from his position as a patrolman with the North Cornwall Township Police Department in Lebanon County.Sam Wood Feb. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Cop from central Pennsylvania the latest to be charged in attack on U.S. Capitol Joseph Wayne Fischer, 55, was suspended without pay Friday from his position as a patrolman with the North Cornwall Township Police Department in Lebanon County.Sam Wood Feb. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboard
N.J. inches closer to passing weed legalization bill after a long waitThe purported holdup has been Murphy’s concern that the proposed law hasn’t specified uniform penalties for underage users.Sam Wood Feb. 13, 2021Link copied to clipboard
N.J. inches closer to passing weed legalization bill after a long waitThe purported holdup has been Murphy’s concern that the proposed law hasn’t specified uniform penalties for underage users.Sam Wood Feb. 13, 2021Link copied to clipboard
National Labor Relations Board vetoes unionization of workers at a Chester marijuana growerA bud trimmer and a cultivation associate had tried to organize with the UFCW 1776.Sam Wood Feb. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboard
National Labor Relations Board vetoes unionization of workers at a Chester marijuana growerA bud trimmer and a cultivation associate had tried to organize with the UFCW 1776.Sam Wood Feb. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Official inaugural gifts for Biden and Harris crafted by Lenox, based in Bucks County’s Bristol Borough The custom-made, one-of-a-kind engraved crystal vases were gifted to the president and vice president following the swearing-in ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol.Sam Wood Jan. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Official inaugural gifts for Biden and Harris crafted by Lenox, based in Bucks County’s Bristol Borough The custom-made, one-of-a-kind engraved crystal vases were gifted to the president and vice president following the swearing-in ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol.Sam Wood Jan. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Ajay Raju, futurist CEO at Dilworth Paxson, steps down to focus on a new firm and a humanity-saving ‘Ark’Larry McMichael, a litigator at Dilworth for four decades, became the new Chair on Dec. 23.Sam Wood Jan. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Ajay Raju, futurist CEO at Dilworth Paxson, steps down to focus on a new firm and a humanity-saving ‘Ark’Larry McMichael, a litigator at Dilworth for four decades, became the new Chair on Dec. 23.Sam Wood Jan. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Massive drive-through vaccination center being built in King of Prussia — with no guarantee the state will give it vaccine 15 to Know, a COVID-19 testing company, is paying for the center, hoping the state chooses it to distribute vaccines. That’s far from certain.Sam Wood Feb. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Massive drive-through vaccination center being built in King of Prussia — with no guarantee the state will give it vaccine 15 to Know, a COVID-19 testing company, is paying for the center, hoping the state chooses it to distribute vaccines. That’s far from certain.Sam Wood Feb. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs bills to legalize adult-use cannabis in the Garden StateIndustry analysts estimate the legal cannabis market in N.J. may be valued at over $2 billion.Sam Wood Feb. 22, 2021Link copied to clipboard
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs bills to legalize adult-use cannabis in the Garden StateIndustry analysts estimate the legal cannabis market in N.J. may be valued at over $2 billion.Sam Wood Feb. 22, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Bitcoin remains above $50,000. What’s going on? We answer your questions.Bitcoin has risen past $50,000. Experts answer your questions about it and other cryptocurrencies.Sam Wood Feb. 17, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Bitcoin remains above $50,000. What’s going on? We answer your questions.Bitcoin has risen past $50,000. Experts answer your questions about it and other cryptocurrencies.Sam Wood Feb. 17, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Stradley Ronon’s William Sasso steps down as chair, remains with law firmSasso will focus in part on helping Stradley Ronon's client redevelop the1,300-acre former refinery site in South Philadelphia.Sam Wood Feb. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Stradley Ronon’s William Sasso steps down as chair, remains with law firmSasso will focus in part on helping Stradley Ronon's client redevelop the1,300-acre former refinery site in South Philadelphia.Sam Wood Feb. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philly-based Duane Morris adds former U.S. Attorney McSwain to its ranksMcSwain, who was appointed by Donald Trump in 2017, served three years as the region's top law enforcement officer.Sam Wood Feb. 1, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philly-based Duane Morris adds former U.S. Attorney McSwain to its ranksMcSwain, who was appointed by Donald Trump in 2017, served three years as the region's top law enforcement officer.Sam Wood Feb. 1, 2021Link copied to clipboard
COVID-19 death of Original Philly Cheesesteak supervisor triggers a lawsuit against meatpacking giantA trio of cases represents the first of what may become a tidal wave of thousands of COVID-related liability suits.Sam Wood Jan. 16, 2021Link copied to clipboard
COVID-19 death of Original Philly Cheesesteak supervisor triggers a lawsuit against meatpacking giantA trio of cases represents the first of what may become a tidal wave of thousands of COVID-related liability suits.Sam Wood Jan. 16, 2021Link copied to clipboard
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