Political opposition could derail a medical marijuana dispensary slated to open early next year in Philadelphia’s East Mount Airy neighborhood.
A zoning hearing is set for Tuesday morning that could force East Mount Airy’s TerraVida Holistic Centers dispensary to fold before it opens.
STATE BY STATE: Pennsylvania Cannabis News
In March, the city granted a zoning permit to TerraVida to operate on the 8300 block of Stenton Avenue at Allens Lane. In June, the state Department of Health awarded the company a highly-coveted license to sell cannabis-derived oils, tinctures, and lotions at the former bank building, which sits on a commercial corridor that includes a small strip mall, two gas stations, and a Rite Aid pharmacy. Only four dispensary permits were slated for the state’s most populous city, though more could be added.
