Where Is The Nearest Cannabis Dispensary in New Jersey?
After a slow start to the New Jersey cannabis industry, things are finally picking up. Now you can where is the nearest cannabis dispensary. There are still many locations without a recreational or medical cannabis dispensary. But there’s a good chance that there will be one nearby soon! All of a sudden there are weed […]
East Orange is the 10th NJ Town Allowing Cannabis Lounges
East Orange is the 10th New Jersey town that passed an ordinance allowing cannabis consumption lounges. However, finding a location will be a problem. The city actually passed its ordinance, which included cannabis consumption lounges last year. However, no organization except Heady NJ is tracking the progress of local cannabis legalization implementation ordinances and publishing […]
Home Grow Prisoner Mario Ramos Free, Applying for Cannabis Dispensary License
Home grow prisoner and longtime cannabis entrepreneur Mario Ramos is free from the intensive supervision program and seeking an adult-use cannabis dispensary license in Jersey City. As a former High Times employee, the Law considered him a great prize. Ramos was first locked up for 13 months and 18 days. After the referendum and the […]
Jersey Jane’s Vape & Smoke Navigates Legalization
On a beautiful drive in Stockholm in northern Sussex County, you will find Jersey Jane’s Vape & Smoke Shop, a small business navigating the cannabis legalization era. Heady NJ’s DOMFATHER caught up with Nick Krukovsky at his store in Stockholm, NJ, on Rt. 23. Upon entering the store, I knew Nick was one of us: […]
Jersey City Council Discusses Cannabis Dispensary Cap & Equity
The Jersey City Council discussed their proposed 55 adult-use cannabis dispensary license cap and equity issues during their Monday caucus before their Wednesday meeting. Cream Dispensary is poised to get their resolution to be open at 284 1st St Commerce Director Maynard Woodson noted. The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board approved them in September. “Have […]
Hoboken Approves Story & JJ Dispensaries Despite Opposition
Hoboken has made progress on the Story Dispensary and JJ Dispensary Hoboken cannabis applications despite opposition and incompetence in Public Relations. The Hoboken Planning Board unanimously approved (8-0) the controversial Story Dispensary after five meetings that lasted for about 25 hours. The association of the building where the dispensary would be located hired an attorney […]
Governor Murphy Endorses Anti-Legacy Operators, Anti-Homegrow Rhetoric
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has endorsed an anti-legacy operator campaign. He also recently repeated common anti-homegrow rhetoric to justify a delay. Cannabis industry leaders launched Buy Legal. It is a national campaign encouraging adult-use cannabis consumers not to buy cannabis from the legacy market. It’s being organized by the U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC), a […]
Cannademix to Hold 2nd Cannabis Career Conference at Hudson County Community College
Cannademix is back at Hudson County Community College in Jersey City’s Journal Square for another cannabis convention next Thursday. They will hold an experience highlighting the education, opportunities, and culture of cannabis in New Jersey. Cannademix last held a career conference and cannabis convention at Hudson County Community College in June. Cannademix Founder Joshua Alb […]
MSO Sweetspot Opens 29th NJ Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Voorhees
The medical cannabis dispensary Sweetspot opened the 29th New Jersey medical cannabis dispensary in Voorhees in Camden County. They are a Multi-State Operator (MSO) in four states, including New Jersey, with one dispensary in each state. Their other dispensaries are in Maryland, Maine, and Rhode Island. Their headquarters is in Rhode Island. The opening of […]
NJCRC OKs 297 Conditional Cannabis Licenses, 18 Annuals
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) approved more than 300 adult-use cannabis licenses during their first live/hybrid meeting. It was held at the Civil Service Commission building in downtown Trenton. “It’s good to see everyone in person,” NJCRC Chair Diana Houenou said. Many people were in the audience hoping to win licenses. Along with […]
Curaleaf’s Edgewater Dispensary Workers Join UFCW Local 360
The UFCW Local 360 union announced cannabis workers at the large Multi-State Operator (MSO) Curaleaf’s Edgewater dispensary voted to join them. The Massachusetts-based cannabis corporation Curaleaf’s location in Edgewater in Burlington County originally served only medical cannabis patients. It now makes money selling adult-use cannabis as well. Helping Workers “The UFCW is committed to building […]
White House Cannabis Protest Calls for More Action from Biden, Washington
A cannabis protest at the White House yesterday called on President Joe Biden to do more to free all non-violent cannabis prisoners. Cannabis activists gathered outside the White House and Executive Office Building on Pennsylvania Avenue to protest the lack of progress. Protestors chanted, “Everybody out! Records expunged!” several times. “Free them all!” Despite President […]