Philly’s ban on kratom and intoxicating hemp is in legal limbo as new law takes effect
The Inquirer reports that Philadelphia's ban on kratom and intoxicating hemp is in legal limbo as the 2026 law takes effect, with Councilmember Gilmore Richardson saying the ban remains in force despite the hemp industry's lawsuit. Other stories cover the FAA ground stop's lingering effects on Philadelphia travelers, delayed Medicaid work requirement enforcement, Zelensky's claims about Starshield and a European security plan, and Wawa's firing of a 21-year employee.
