A group of North Carolina lawmakers this week introduced legislation to legalize medical cannabis in the state, online news source Marijuana Moment reported on Friday. The measure, House Bill 1011, was filed on Tuesday with primary sponsorship from Democratic Reps. Aisha Dew, Pricey Harrison and Zack Hawkins. http://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2025/04/18/north-carolina-lawmakers-file-medical-marijuana-legalization-bill/
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Spark it up — Long Beach moves forward with cannabis sales and consumption at certain events
The Long Beach City Council moved forward Tuesday to allow cannabis special events within the city, with the hopes to increase revenue and further stamp Long Beach as a tourist destination. This will allow certain events such as music festivals and fairs to have cannabis retail vendors onsite selling their product, and will permit people to …
Thinking Outside the Bowl: Four Fascinating Ways to Consume Cannabis
Anyone who considers themselves a frequent user of cannabis knows the basics by now: bowls, bongs, blunts, edibles, and joints. These are some of the most common forms of cannabis consumption. But what if we like to shake it up every once in a while? This list features some of the more fascinating methods of …
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Elon Musk And The Potential Future Of Legal Cannabis
Elon Musk joined as an early investor of the car company Tesla in 2004, later becoming CEO and product architect in 2008. Taking the technology, he pushed the company and grew the brand and the following. Using the expanded platform, he has become a global player and now has joined the current administration. But what about Elon Musk and the potential …
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Emerald’s Guide to 4/20 in NYC
New York is always buzzing with excitement, but it gets a little extra special on April 20th. With legalization in full swing and a vibrant community that loves to celebrate the culture, NYC is one of the best places to be on 4/20. From massive park meetups and hazy comedy nights to yacht parties and …
In the weeds: Where marijuana is legal and for what use
On 4/20, you might find yourself in more conversation about types of cannabis (marijuana or hemp) and cannabinoids (THC, CBD, for example). Why it matters: It’s not just the plant, itself: Wrapping your head around cannabis terminology, uses and legal status can be dizzying. State of play: Hemp was federally legalized in 2018, and marijuana is legal for medical use in …
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Tourists Visiting Yankee Stadium or the Bronx Botanical Garden Are Smoking Silly Nice
Welcome to the Bronx, where tradition and energy run deep. Whether you’re headed to the New York Botanical Gardento explore 250 acres of natural beauty, or catching a day game at Yankee Stadium, the Bronx offers a truly unique NYC experience. But there’s one more experience tourists are locking in while they’re uptown—high-quality legal weed, and that’s …
The Original 4/20 Festivals Are Fading, but There’s Never Been a Better Time For Cannabis Tourism in the US
In early April, I traveled to Phoenix for a cannabis-focused weekend with the multi-state cannabis brand Trulieve. I’m no stranger to cannabis weekends as someone who lives in Denver and has written about cannabis off and on for nearly a decade. Still, going to Phoenix for cannabis was a new one for me. Arizona legalized …
Global 420 Celebrations: How Cities Celebrate Cannabis Culture and Advocacy
420, the date synonymous with cannabis culture, has become a global movement. Every year, on April 20th, cities and communities worldwide come together to honor the plant, its history, and the ongoing fight for legalization. From public park gatherings to underground smokeouts, 420 events are as diverse as the cultures that celebrate them. Let’s dive …
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Bushwick’s Creative Crowd Is Smoking Silly Nice—Tourists Are Catching On
Bushwick is loud, colorful, unpredictable—and now it’s a place where tourists can find top-shelf, legal weed that actually delivers. Between street art tours, DJ sets in warehouses, and vegan pizza at midnight, tourists want something that matches Bushwick’s energy. That’s why more and more visitors are walking into NYC dispensaries and asking for Silly Nice—a Harlem-born, Black- and …
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