Medical marijuana rally set for Saturday in Bristol, PA

Legalization of medical marijuana can't come soon enough for 8-year-old Lorelei Ulrich, who suffers hundreds of debilitating seizures each day due to epilepsy.

“We’re hoping that we get something passed and something passed soon because people are suffering,” said her mother, Middletown native Dana Ulrich.

To help gain advocates, a rally to support the legalization of medical marijuana hemp will be held in Bristol from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Lions Park along the borough waterfront, 148 Basin Park.

The rally will feature guest speakers and local officials who support the backing of the Compassionate Use of Cannabis Act, which passed the state Senate twice but died before reaching a vote in the House. Activists Les Stark and Erica McBride will also be on hand to give a history lesson on hemp.

“We just want to see as many people come out and show their support," Ulrich said. "We need to...

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