As New York’s cannabis industry continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever to bring diverse voices to the table. Legalization is here, but the full promise of a fair and inclusive industry remains a work in progress. That’s why The Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative, in partnership with Cannabis NYC, the NYC Department of …
High on Heritage: Crafting a Cannabis-Infused Poutine That Honors Tradition
When one thinks of quintessential Canadian cuisine, poutine immediately comes to mind. This humble dish, born in Quebec in the late 1950s, has become a symbol of Canadian heritage, reflecting the resilience, innovation, and connection to the land that characterizes Quebecois culture. Because both poutine and cannabis are often shared in casual, communal settings—late-night diners, …
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Cannabis cafes offer a unique setting for social gatherings
With the increased legalization of recreational marijuana across the country in the last decade, marijuana connoisseurs around the United States have seen the recent eruption in cannabis cafes, swanky hotspots where partygoers can sit back, relax and enjoy a smoke. But what, exactly, are cannabis cafes? http://www.bupipedream.com/ac/cannabis-cafes-offer-a-unique-setting-for-social-gatherings/165227/
In The Haze: Candid Thoughts From a Girl’s Trip To The Woods Cannabis Lounge
When I took a trip to LA with my girls this March, a visit to The Woods WeHo, a cannabis lounge opened by Woody Harrelson, was at the top of our to-do list. Intrigued by all the buzz, we couldn’t resist diving in to see what this place had to offer. Here’s our take on …
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Where You Can Find the Cheapest Weed in the World
A study from the marijuana technology company, Seedo, has determined the cities across the world where marijuana consumption is the highest and weed is the cheapest. The United States city with the highest marijuana consumption? That would be New York City, weighing in at 77.44 metric tons of marijuana consumed annually. Seedo calls the study …
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What $20 Weed Looks Like In Germany
Earlier this year, Germany passed one of the world’s most progressive medical cannabis plans. The new legislation brings cannabis into pharmacies and requires public insurance providers to foot the bill for cannabis products when prescribed for severe conditions. It also brings production back into the control of the government. So how have these changes affected the …
14 Hacks For How To Make Weed Last Longer
Let’s face it: the only downside to smoking weed is the stress it puts on your bank account. Sometimes, you’re in a pinch and need to stretch out your stash. We get it. That’s why we’ve curated a list of tips and tricks on how to make your weed last longer so you can keep the high …
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This Is How Much Weed $10 Will Buy You Around The World
For frequent marijuana users who like to travel, buying weed in different parts of the world can be a jarring experience. If you’re coming from a country like Canada where weed is plentiful, cheap and available in professionally run dispensaries, it can be frustrating when your only option abroad is a sketchy dude selling brown …
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The Best All-Inclusive Weed-Friendly Resorts In The World (2025 Edition)
Give me a joint on the beach, and I’m a happy gal. Any seasoned user would likely agree that vacations and weed go hand in hand. But that’s not so easy when international weed laws come into play. While weed isn’t legal for recreational use outside of Canada and 21 states in the US, some nations have it decriminalized. That …
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New York Movie Theaters Could Sell Marijuana And Allow Consumption During Films Under Forthcoming Licenses, Official Says
A New York official says there are plans in the works to expand permitting and licensing rules that could allow adults to buy and consume marijuana at movie theaters. While many theaters across the country currently let moviegoers purchase and drink alcohol, that’s not the case for cannabis—even in states where marijuana has been legalized. …
The Emerald Triangle: History and Heritage of America’s Cannabis Capital
Nestled in the rugged hills of Northern California, the Emerald Triangle—comprising Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity counties—has earned its reputation as the cannabis capital of not just the United States but the world. With its varied geography, ideal climate, and tight-knit farming community, this unique region is the birthplace of some of the world’s finest cannabis. …
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California’s Mine + Farm Inn serves cannabis to guests
The Mine + Farm Inn grows its own weed to share with guests and to supply its unique cannabis-themed retreats. Olivia Palamountain reports. A historic property in California’s Russian River Valley, has been given a new lease of life as the Mine + Farm Inn, a bed and breakfast with an on-site cannabis farm. Suzanne Szostak and Bryce …
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Asia’s first cannabis wellness retreat debuts on Koh Samui
The Beach Samui is the first licensed resort in Asia to offer cannabis-integrated therapies, from bathing rituals and sound healing to breath work and IV infusions. Olivia Palamountain reports. The Beach Samui has become the first and only resort in Asia to specialise in therapies enhanced by plant medicines, thanks to a new partnership with global cannabis …
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10 Best 420-Friendly Hotels in Denver, Colorado
Colorado was part of the first U.S. state to legalize recreational cannabis. In fact, it was one of the very first places worldwide. With its mature legalized market and rich cannabis culture, we’re pointing 420 tourists and locals alike towards the best stays in Denver, all of which have weed-friendly policies. With cannabis tourism being more popular than ever, Denver is the …
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France Files Medical Cannabis Legalization Plan With EU Commission
In an administrative filing last week, France notified the European Commission of the country’s plans to legalize cannabis for medical use, RFI reports. French officials also announced another extension for its medical cannabis program, which was already extended once before. “It is a new step towards the development of a regulated access to medical cannabis …
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Cannabis Enthusiast-Friendy Retreats
I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) x Leafly are bringing cannabis cultivation to the masses with the U.S. Home Grow Tour, an immersive, multi-city event designed to educate and inspire home growers. Launching in March, this nationwide tour brings ILGM’s expertise directly to cannabis enthusiasts, fostering hands-on learning and building a thriving community around cultivation. http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilgm-x-leafly
Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Elevating Women-Owned Cannabis Brands
Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Elevating Women-Owned Cannabis Brands March 28, 2024 by Jennifer Lipinski 1 Comment 5 CBD brands made by women of color Women are an essential part of the ever-changing cannabis industry. Countless female leaders work tirelessly to educate the world about the transformative powers of cannabis and destroy the stigma that has …
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The smell of weed is wreaking havoc across California
California is globally synonymous with cannabis, but the plant’s distinctive smell has become a major headache for people across the state. From Northern California to the desert to the coast, California residents have been complaining for years that the smell of legal cannabis farms is destroying their quality of life. And in some places, local governments …
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The Satisfaction Gap: Women and Men Experience Cannabis Differently
Cannabis is personal. That’s something we’ve learned through years of analyzing consumer data at Jointly. Traditionally, the industry has been male-dominated, from executive leadership to product development, but when we look at how men and women experience products, a nuanced and revealing picture is painted. http://mgmagazine.com/business/retail-merchandise/the-satisfaction-gap-women-and-men-experience-cannabis-differently/
ILGM’s Home Grow Tour 2025
Leafly and ILGM have teamed up to bring you a one-of-a-kind road trip across America, designed to bring cannabis enthusiasts together for unforgettable experiences and valuable learning opportunities. We’re hitting the road in ILGM’s revamped Airstream Bambi—the “home on the road”—to celebrate home growing and their refreshed identity. http://www.leafly.com/news/growing/ilgm-home-grow-tour
Portland Cannabis and Dispensaries
Whether you call it cannabis, weed, marijuana or something else entirely, it’s popular in Portland. Recreational cannabis use and possession by people 21 and older was legalized in the state of Oregon in July 2015, and the cannabis scene is flourishing. But while Measure 91 made having and consuming cannabis legal in Oregon, there are still laws …
How To Review and Judge Cannabis Strains
What makes a cannabis connoisseur? Is it someone who can discern “top shelf” cannabis from “mids?” And if that’s the answer, what sets top-shelf cannabis apart and makes it worthy of that elevated placement? I’ve been both reviewing and judging cannabis competitions for years now, and the experience got me thinking about how both approaches …
Famed Oscars gift bags go big on pot products this year
Gorgeous gowns, iconic speeches, and six-figure gift bags–the Oscars are filled with glitz and glamour. That last one is not officially affiliated with the Academy but has become an expected part of the affair. These bags contain vacations, trinkets, skincare, and this year, weed. http://www.greenstate.com/arts/2025-oscars-gift-bag/
Santa Cruz County moves to legalize cannabis cafes
“There’s not a safe place for people to consume cannabis socially in public. And so, by allowing for these, hopefully, they’ll be a way that they can come into a location that can educate them on safe cannabis use,” said Bryce Berryessa with the Treehouse and The Hook Outlet Dispensaries. http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/santa-cruz-county-moves-to-legalize-cannabis-cafes/ar-AA1y8ADL
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Blue Dream is the back-to-back champion as the most popular cannabis cultivar in California. With Northern California roots, this cross between Blueberry and Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid known for producing a balanced high of cerebral stimulation and full-body relaxation that 37% of people say helps relieve stress, according to Leafly. http://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/top-stories/news/15710860/the-top-10-bestselling-flower-strains-in-california-in-2024
Silly Nice vs. Big Corporate Weed: Why Small-Batch Cannabis Is Taking Over New York
The legal cannabis industry in New York has opened the door for a variety of brands, but a clear divide is emerging between corporate-backed operations and small-batch producers. While big companies focus on mass production, small brands like Silly Nice have built a following by prioritizing quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity. http://stupiddope.com/2025/03/silly-nice-vs-big-corporate-weed-why-small-batch-cannabis-is-taking-over-new-york/
A new state law opens the door for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. Why hasn’t one opened in the Bay Area?
In North Oakland, there is a community that meets every third Friday of the month called the T’Oakland Senior Canna Club, where food and drinks and cannabis are donated and served pot-luck style. Live music, soft-tissue massages and dabs — weed concentrates — are available for those who care to imbibe. Seniors, and anyone else who …
12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025
Cannabis legalization largely stalled out in 2024 amid cross-chamber disagreements in state legislatures and ballot measure letdowns on Election Day. Nebraska was the lone state to advance reform last year via overwhelming support behind a pair of medical cannabis legalization measures in November, yet litigation attempting to prevent a program rollout remains pending. http://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/legislation-and-regulation/news/15738376/12-states-that-could-legalize-cannabis-in-2025
Woody Harrelson Wishes He Could Invite Bob Marley To His Marijuana Dispensary—But Fears The Reggae Legend Would Out-Smoke Him
If actor Woody Harrelson could choose anyone living or dead to patronize his Los Angeles marijuana dispensary’s “Ganja Giggle Garden,” he says he’d pick a classic cannabis icon: Bob Marley. But he conceded that he doesn’t think he could go “toke-for-toke” with the late reggae star. During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert …
Switzerland Makes Moves to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Following a landmark vote by the National Council’s Social Security and Health Committee (SGK-N) on February 14, 2025, Switzerland is on track to fully regulate adult-use cannabis. The committee approved a draft federal law by a vote of 14-9 (with 2 abstentions), paving the way for the legal cultivation, sale, possession and consumption of cannabis. …
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