safe injection site

February 8, 2022 | 5:12 AM

Justice Dept. signals it may allow safe injection sites

The position is a drastic change from its stance in the Trump administration, when prosecutors fought vigorously against a plan to open a safe consumption site in Philadelphia.

By Jennifer Peltz and Michael Balsamo/The Associated Press

March 30, 2020 | 9:30 AM

Syringe exchanges deemed ‘life-sustaining’ during Pa. coronavirus shutdown, raising hopes for eventual legalization

Although technically illegal in Pennsylvania, about 20 syringe exchange programs operate across the state.

By Aneri Pattani/Spotlight PA

March 4, 2020 | 4:42 AM

As debate rages over a supervised injection site, some ask, ‘Do public meetings empower privilege?’

“The most insulting part about this whole process is the lack of community input."

By Jake Blumgart/WHYY

February 28, 2020 | 5:17 AM

Safehouse hits pause on plan to open supervised injection site in South Philly

“We want you to know that we have listened. We apologize. And we want to ensure open lines of communication moving forward."

By Nina Feldman/WHYY

February 26, 2020 | 5:08 AM

Nonprofit says it will open injection site in Philadelphia

U.S. Attorney William McSwain calls the plan "a radical experiment" and vows to appeal.

By The Associated Press

October 3, 2019 | 6:17 AM

‘Crackhouse statute’ argument against supervised injection site shot down by judge

The ruling came down to the site’s main purpose: Would Safehouse’s express purpose be to facilitate drug use?

By Nina Feldman/WHYY

July 2, 2018 | 3:30 PM

Couple lobbies for safe injection sites in Philadelphia

By Aubrey Whelan/Philadelphia Inquirer

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