Why Philadelphia Became Less Harsh on Weed

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A year ago Philadelphia decriminalized marijuana, though the main actors in that historical moment—the mayor and a City Councilman—have vastly differing views of the plant itself.

He walked in minutes ahead of the Mayor of Philadelphia and took a seat in one of the large chairs on the left side of the Mayor’s Reception Room on the second floor of City Hall.

Mr. Jim Kenney, an At-large City Councilman at the time, sat with his legs crossed, in his usual laid back demeanor, though he projected a quiet sense of pride and accomplishment, making it known, albeit subtle, that the impending signing of a major bill into law wasn’t lost on him.

A couple of pro-marijuana activists walked up to him and either shook his hand or gave him a high-five; he smiled, and then returned back to his original sitting position.

Mr. Michael A. Nutter, the mayor, and...

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