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/
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Colorado’s “first psychedelic church” for magic mushrooms opens in Colorado Springs
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 …
Las Vegas weed reform could create historic shift
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/
The best weed strains for sex
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 …
New weed shops of America: Miami’s first, New Mexico’s biggest, and Puerto Rico’s Cush
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
Take a Ride on This Cannabis-Friendly Black History Tour of Denver
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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The Wellness Retreat Renaissance Normalizes Psychedelic Therapy
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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Reader poll: Best stoned love activities
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 …
U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weed
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’s cannabis tourism is evolving: Here’s how
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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New California Bill to Allow Limited Amount of THC in Hemp-Derived Products
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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The unusual sacrament celebrated in this US church
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
Big new study tracks cannabis replacing alcohol as a daily substance
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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Cannabis-infused products now available on DoorDash, company says
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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Colorado Doctors Could Prescribe Psilocybin After Federal Approval Under New Bipartisan Bill
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 …
This Is New York Cannabis
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 …
Weird cannabis strain delivers exceptional high
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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Discover Silly Nice’s 1G Bubble Hash and Other Top Cannabis Products at New York Dispensaries
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 …
DoorDash Launches Cannabis Home Delivery
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/
Cannabis cafes in California are allowed to sell fresh food, non-alcoholic beverages in 2025
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 …
The Top 10 Best-Selling Flower Strains in California in 2024
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
Is This the World’s Chicest Cannabis Shop?
Welcome to Times Square’s newest high society. In a neighborhood better known for bright lights and tourist traps, Charlie Fox is blazing an entirely different kind of trail at 719 7th Avenue. Think less head shop, more old-world apothecary; less dispensary, more boutique. This 6,000-square-foot, three-floor temple to tasteful toking—designed by Brooklyn-based design firm Home Studios—is reimagining what …
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How Much Does an Ounce of Cannabis Flower Cost Entering 2025?
Seeds or no seeds? The answer to that question was often a determining factor for how much a bag of cannabis flower would cost some decades ago. Pricing is much more nuanced in the present day of state-legalized markets, with consumer demand geared toward potency, flavor and effect as well as other cultivar-specific preferences. And as …
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This Company Wants To Pay You To Smoke Marijuana And Write ‘Amazing Reviews’
A series of new job listings are seeking experienced cannabis consumers in states across the U.S. to sample and review marijuana products. The gigs—with full-time, part-time and contract work available, the postings say—require good writing and photography skills. Toker’s Guide, which already offers an online directory of dispensaries in several jurisdictions, said in a series of …
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California New Laws for 2025: Cannabis Cafes and Entertainment Zones
Senate Bill 969, authored by state Sen. Scott Weiner, will let local governments designate “entertainment zones,” where bars and restaurants can sell alcoholic beverages for people to drink on public streets and sidewalks. Some organizations, such as the California Alcohol Policy Alliance, oppose SB 969 because it could contribute to drunk driving accidents and increased alcohol mortality …
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Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Pot firms rethink strategy as young women lead cannabis use
Young women are consuming more pot than men for the first time in a historic shift in the $30 billion U.S. cannabis industry, prompting companies to revamp products and step up investments. Top cannabis retailers told Reuters they’ve started refocusing shelf space toward products that have proved popular with women, including edibles, tinctures, topicals, and beverages, …
Massachusetts Unveils Plan for Cannabis Consumption Sites Including Cafes, Theaters, and Yoga Studios
Officials with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission last week revealed regulators’ plans regarding new industry licenses for establishments looking to allow the “social consumption” of cannabis. Massachusetts voters approved the licensing of social-use cannabis businesses when they passed the state’s cannabis legalization law in 2016 but last week’s presentation was the biggest development yet in that part …
Cannabis bars common in states sans legal weed
There are a few states left in the U.S. with no form of legal weed. While their citizens wait for voter-backed initiatives to pass or governor-issued reforms, brands are serving up products made with Farm Bill-compliant hemp THC. The Farm Bill allows for the cultivation, sale, and manufacturing of hemp that tests with 0.3 percent THC or …
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What Your Method of Cannabis Consumption Says About you
Cannabis users are like snowflakes, no two are the same. Some have been indulging for years, others — not so much. Some use three times a day, others three times a month. While some enjoy ripping bongs, others might prefer something a little more low-key, like a one-hitter. So, are all forms of consumption created equal? …
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Elevate Your Cannabis Experience with Silly Nice: The Best Weed in New York
When it comes to high-quality cannabis in New York, Silly Nice is leading the charge. This Black and Veteran-owned brand has quickly made a name for itself by providing some of the most potent, flavorful, and innovative cannabis products available. From the streets of Harlem to the peaceful landscapes of Upstate New York, Silly Nice …
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