Mexico City’s hustle and bustle is legendary: crowded, noisy, eclectic, spicy, fun, extreme, rock ‘n’ roll, versatile, bizarre, quintessentially Latin American—and simply fantastic. The scent of cannabis can often be detected in the air. With a growing 420-friendly culture, the city offers diverse settings where people choose to light up. But is it legal to smoke weed in Mexico …
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New York’s premier cannabis lifestyle festival is set to take over Brooklyn on Saturday, April 19, 2025. MARY Fest—curated by the team behind MARY Magazine—is an immersive experience blending cannabis, fashion, music, health and wellness, design, and technology into a one-day festival that connects brands with consumers in an authentic and engaging environment. http://stupiddope.com/2025/02/mary-fest-2025-brooklyns-ultimate-cannabis-lifestyle-experience/
The walls of Benji Dezaval’s basement are painted a deep forest green. Vines trickle below a white lotus lantern in the center of the room and a pot of succulents hangs in the corner. The lights are dimmed, giving the room a gentle green glow. About a dozen people face each other, some sitting in chairs …
Those dreaming of Vegas weed may conjure thoughts of sparking joints on the Strip while taking in the commotion and bright lights–but that is far from reality. Nevada legalized personal use in 2001, and a separate Senate bill approved licensed sales in 2013 before voters then legalized adult use a few years later. http://www.greenstate.com/news/las-vegas-weed-sales/
Let’s be honest, more sex could probably help solve many of the world’s problems. Which is funny, because the same is often said for weed. But exactly which of the 10,000-plus cultivars out there are the best weed strains for sex? So for world peace—you should know Leafly has the most solid signals on what …
Who needs new weed shops? We do. Miami gets its first medical dispensary, New Mexico welcomes a massive cannabis superstore, and a Detroit rapper brings legal weed to 8 Mile. Here are the new dispensary openings across America this month. http://www.leafly.com/news/industry/new-weed-shops-near-me
All aboard! The Cannabis Experience, Colorado’s first-ever licensed mobile consumption lounge, is rolling out its Roots, Rhythm and Reefer tour — a love letter to Black history in Denver that blends education, cannabis and culture. The BYOB (bring your own bud) tour lasts about ninety minutes and kicks off in historic Five Points, once known as the Harlem of …
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Las Vegas has long been the go-to destination for unconventional weddings, and this Valentine’s Day, and everyday actually, couples have some interesting options for taking their nuptials to the next level. From saying “I do” at Taco Bell Cantina to getting married by an Elvis impersonator in a neon-lit chapel, Sin City offers endless quirky …
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Two Hawaii House of Representatives legislative committees on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize recreational cannabis at a joint legislative hearing on the proposal. The measure, HB 1246 from Democratic Rep. David Tarnas, would also bring the regulation of hemp, medical marijuana and recreational cannabis under one new state agency, the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. http://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2025/02/05/hawaii-lawmakers-approve-recreational-cannabis-legalization-bill/
Ancient civilizations healed with psychedelic plants before it was cool. Today, Indigenous cultures and non-Western communities still do. Finally emerging in the Western world, these transformative rituals are being rebranded as wellness retreats. A longstanding tradition rather than a trend, psychedelic therapy can have a profound impact on perception of self and environment. For centuries, …
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Leafly has plenty of perfect strains for getting things going in the bedroom. But a hot-button question remains: exactly what ‘things’? For instance, a couples shower, or a Netflix date? This February, Leafly Nation wades into the topic to get your ideas flowing: What’s the best stoned love activity? (Sex is going to win, right?) Vote …
On a crisp winter morning last month, Sgt. Erin McAtee watched as members of his team with the California Department of Cannabis Control executed a search warrant at a home in Fairfield, halfway between Sacramento and San Francisco. They broke open the door of what looked on the outside like any other upscale suburban house …
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Amsterdam has always been a hotspot for cannabis tourism, drawing visitors from around the world to its famous coffee shops and laid-back vibe. For years, the city was practically synonymous with cannabis, offering a safe haven for enthusiasts while most places stuck to strict prohibition. But now, that once-buzzing scene seems to be losing its …
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In September 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, announced new emergency regulations which were aimed at protecting young children from the effects caused from tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (1). The regulations now in effect, ban retail sales of products containing detectable of THC. For example, these could be dietary products, hemp food, or bevarages (1). The California Department …
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A Colorado church in the US is challenging traditional norms by providing its members an elevated take on spirituality with cannabis being a part of their sacrament. This has attracted local and international followers, as worshippers are provided with a distinctive space for personal reflection and community connection. http://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-unusual-sacrament-celebrated-in-this-us-church/fd2it1ei6
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, now’s the time to think beyond the usual dinner-and-movie routine and plan something truly memorable. Whether it’s a cozy night in or an adventurous day out, why not make it extra special by pairing the experience with some of New York’s finest cannabis products? Below are a few fun and …
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In the US, regular cannabis use is on a path to replace regular alcohol use among every age group 19 to 65. Just in time for Dry January, a massive, authoritative December 23 study, published in the journal Addiction, found young adults (those under 30) have set aside regular alcohol use in favor of rolling …
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DoorDash announced it will now deliver products containing THC and CBD right to your door. In markets where hemp-derived products are available, customers will see the CBD/THC tab in the DoorDash app, according to a press release. “With the growing demand for hemp-derived THC and CBD products, we’re excited to expand access to a wide selection of …
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Bipartisan Colorado lawmakers have filed a bill that would allow a form of psilocybin to be prescribed as a medication if the federal government authorizes its use. Similar to legislation that Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed into law in 2022 regarding the medical dispensing and use of MDMA, the newly introduced bill from Reps. Anthony Hartsook …
As 2025 kicks off and state legislative sessions get rolling, marijuana legalization advocates are eyeing a handful of jurisdictions as key battlegrounds where they see the prospects of enacting reform this year as most likely. Pennsylvania and Hawaii are widely seen by proponents as the most promising states for adult-use cannabis legalization in the year …
New York doesn’t just adopt trends; it reinvents them, and the cannabis industry is no exception. This isn’t a state of cookie-cutter dispensaries and generic brands. It’s a cultural petri dish where legacy, innovation and good old-fashioned hustle collide to create something entirely unique. In true New York fashion, cannabis here is loud, bold and …
At this point in the cannabis world, there are strains named after everything. There are phenotypes named after fruits, desserts, flowers, celebrities, and sometimes a combination of both–like the Cherry Burger strain. Plants like this one are often the product of hybridization. It goes like this: a meat strain and a fruit strain fall in …
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Born and raised in Chicago, acclaimed chef Manny Mendoza discovered his love for cooking as a young boy watching his mom prepare dinner for the family. Trailing her in the kitchen, Mendoza quickly learned that magic lived in the alchemy of ingredients transforming from one state into another. After years of helping his mother, he …
Silly Nice, a Harlem-based Black and Veteran-owned cannabis brand, is rapidly becoming a standout name in New York’s competitive cannabis market. Known for offering high-quality, potent, and flavorful products, Silly Nice has gained a loyal following of cannabis enthusiasts throughout the state. Among their impressive lineup, 1G Bubble Hash has emerged as one of the …
Indiana lawmakers are already making moves to enact drug policy reform in the 2025 session—with newly filed bills to legalize marijuana, allow medical cannabis and fund psilocybin research. While the prospects of the cannabis measures are unclear given the Republican-controlled legislature’s historic resistance to reform, the psychedelics legislation would simply provide the necessary funding for an already-enacted …
Since the green rush began, cannabis tourism has been in a particularly hazy territory. Forty states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana since the mid-90s, either for medical or recreational use, but the plant remains illegal at the federal level. According to the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in 2022, …
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Black History Month is a time for everyone to learn and celebrate the Black community in an uplifting way. The month of February is dedicated to remembering the past while also looking towards the future. It’s important to acknowledge the rich history and the promising future of Black individuals across the country. According to the Association for the …
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Gig economy delivery service DoorDash announced on Thursday that it would begin offering home delivery of cannabis products containing CBD and THC, the compound primarily associated with the classic marijuana “high.” The company will offer delivery of hemp-derived products including cannabis gummies, beverages and more, online cannabis news source Marijuana Moment reported on Thursday. http://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2025/01/10/doordash-launches-cannabis-home-delivery/
When the calendar flipped to 2025, new rules came into place for some cannabis cafe owners in the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on bill AB1775, which allows cannabis cafes to sell food that doesn’t come pre-packaged and non-alcoholic drinks. Jay Handal owns The Woods WeHo, a dispensary that is now able to give customers …
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
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