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Riverdale, a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood in the Bronx, is abuzz with conversation and controversy. The focus? A now-empty storefront on busy Johnson Avenue that once housed a beloved Italian restaurant. The space, which carries years of nostalgia for many locals, may soon be transformed into...

In a historic move for New Jersey's cannabis industry, regulators have officially approved the state's first-ever cannabis consumption lounges. This long-anticipated development marks a major milestone, allowing cannabis users—both medicinal and recreational—to legally consume cannabis on-site at de...

After massive federal raids last week at two Southern California cannabis farms, the United Farm Workers posted an urgent message to its social media accounts. Because weed remains illegal under federal law, the union advised workers who are not U.S. citizens to avoid jobs in the cannabis industry, ...

The rise of cannabis tourism is redefining what it means to travel for weed. Gone are the days when cannabis enthusiasts simply sought out marijuana-friendly hotels or local dispensaries while on vacation. The new wave of cannabis tourism in 2025 is intentional, experiential, and often spiritual. It...

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology shows that a specific type of hexahydro cannabinol, known as 9(R)-HHC, produces behavioral and psychoactive effects in mice that closely resemble those of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol—the main psychoactive component in cannabis. The research...

Another weekend is here, and Washington, D.C. is buzzing with unique events, fest, and cultural happenings for every kind of interest. Whether you're into flowers, food, cannabis culture, or quirky collectibles, there's something for you to enjoy. Washington Spirit vs. Portland ThornsFor sports fans...

In an industry still steeped in old school, "heady" tradition and scarred by prohibition, a new generation is rewriting the rules of cannabis cultivation. Meet Generation Z: tech-native, wellness-forward, and unburdened by the cultural baggage that kept their predecessors in survival mode. These you...

Getting freebies has always been part of the fun at the California State Fair, but this year, visitors are receiving a unique and budding new sample — cannabis seeds. At the California Cannabis Experience exhibit, adults 21 and over can now walk away with a packet of marijuana seeds to take home and...

A month of strong outperformance shows that investors are starting to get bullish on cannabis stocks. Here are six reasons you should join them. Cannabis stocks are up 14% in the past month, handily beating market gains of around 3.5%. What's going on? The sector strength is a signal that the long-a...

FLORENCE, Ky. — Dispensaries in Kentucky are counting down the days until they can start selling medical cannabis, and so are the more than 11,000 people who have medical cards. Three dispensaries will open in Northern Kentucky. Just this week, Gov. Andy Beshear said the first cultivator in the stat...

More than 150,000 marijuana-related cases have now been expunged by Missouri Courts pursuant to Article XIV, Section 2 of the Missouri Constitution, passed by Missouri voters in November of 2022. Contrary to earlier published reports, there are many more cases awaiting expungement. The expungement o...

SOLON, Ohio — Solon is getting a new kind of green business this July: its very first cannabis dispensary. The Botanist, located at 33113 Aurora Road, is preparing to open its doors pending final approval from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. Kate Ols, executive vice president of revenue for T...

Authorities in southern Oregon are cracking down on illegal marijuana cultivation. Last week, law enforcement officials raided an unlicensed marijuana grow in rural Eagle Point, seizing nearly 1,000 plants and issuing thousands of dollars in fines for multiple violations. The operation, led by the J...

A battle is brewing in Kentucky's hemp industry as U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell pushes for stricter regulation of intoxicating hemp-derived products, which could have unintended consequences for CBD businesses statewide. At the heart of the issue is a loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill, which le...

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is taking a historic step forward by legalizing the sale of marijuana on its reservation, making it the first group in the state to do so. On Tuesday, the Omaha Tribal Council unanimously adopted Title 51, establishing a Tribal Cannabis Regulatory Commission to oversee ca...

The cannabis plant, native to Asia, has been used for thousands of years for both its medicinal and mind-altering properties. Despite U.S. prohibition pushing it into the shadows, cannabis cultivation and innovation have never stopped. Today, scientists are not just rediscovering cannabis—they're de...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — In May 2021, Governor Kay Ivey put her signature on a law authorizing medical cannabis in Alabama. More than four years later, medical cannabis remains unavailable in the state, but it appears the disputes that have led to delays and court fights may finally be addressed, o...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Mayor Yemi Mobolade has vetoed an ordinance passed by the Colorado Springs City Council that would have amended how retail marijuana sales tax revenue is distributed, moving the distribution process from the city's hands to a contracted non-profit organization. With ...

In Rochester, NY, two well-known alcohol producers—Black Button Distilling and Heroes Brewing Company—shut their doors this past weekend. Both businesses cited rising costs as a key reason for their closures, but another trend may have played an even bigger role: a shift in consumer habits, particul...

New York's cannabis market is competitive, with over 500 brands scrambling to get shelf space in 425 active dispensaries. But Silly Nice, a Black-owned and Veteran-owned brand, is moving differently. In just over a year since launching, they've expanded into 135 dispensaries statewide—and they're no...