Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion Passes the Joint of Miami to his Son
With Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion fielding offers to expand, he is “passing the joint” to his son, King “Krefiii,” by appointing him CEO of The Joint of Miami. The 23-year-old will manage a staff of weed-loving employees who work to enhance entertainment in Miami and infuse nightlife with the sweet aroma of Mary Jane. The club […]
Kevin Smith Re-Opens Pop-Up Mooby’s After Filming Clerks III in New Jersey
New Jersey native, indie filmmaker, and cannabis aficionado Kevin Smith has reopened his pop-up restaurant Mooby’s in Red Bank after recently filming a sequel to his classic Clerks. Mooby’s is a chain of fast-food restaurants within Smith’s movies. The majority of them take place in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Mooby’s restaurant is occupying Gianni’s Pizzeria […]
Atlantic City Champs Conference Sees Delta 8 Product Focus
The Atlantic City Champs conference featured a wide variety of vendors, including many selling Delta 8 THC products to owners of smoke shops. Champs Conference in Atlantic City Champs is a Business 2 Businesses (B2B) conference. It’s for product vendors and wholesale distributors looking for smoke shops to carry their products. There were many companies […]
Federal Drug Official Admits Cannabis Legalization Hasn’t Increased Teen Use
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Director Nora Volkow admitted cannabis legalization has not led to increased teen use despite popular fears. Cannabis and Teen Use Volkow discussed the issue while a guest on the podcast “Psychoactive,” hosted by Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) founder Ethan Nadelmann. Nadelmann was an early cannabis legalization leader who has […]
Cannabis Progress Made in Some NJ Towns While Debates Continue
Elizabeth is the seventh New Jersey city to approve cannabis consumption areas, while Camden is debating excluding cultivation licenses due to a water shortage, and Long Branch is in a legal gray area. Elizabeth Allows Cannabis Consumption Areas The City of Elizabeth, the county seat of Union County, passed an ordinance in time for the […]
NJ Cannabis Market Plans for Towns Finalized, Trenton OKs NJWeedman Path to Legitimacy, Paterson in Gray Area
In the wake of the August 21st deadline, NJ cannabis market plans have been formed. Trenton passed a path to legitimacy for NJWeedman while Paterson is uncharted waters, and most towns banned all licenses. Municipalities had until this past Saturday to decide whether to allow retail operations or bar them. Unfortunately, most New Jersey towns […]
Happy Munkey Party at Van Gogh Art Exhibit Celebrates Cannabis Normalization
The Happy Munkey threw a sold-out party at the pop-up Vincent Van Gogh art exhibit installation in New York City and celebrated cannabis normalization. Happy Munkey threw two parties at the Van Gogh exhibit on August 11th and this past Wednesday on the 18th. The theme on Wednesday was a “white party” where the diverse […]
NJ Cannabis Gifting Company Slumped Kitchen Makes Charitable Donation
The NJ cannabis gifting delivery company Slumped Kitchen donated $23,390 to the non-profit Just Believe Inc. to build a homeless shelter in Ocean County. Slumped Kitchen co-owner Todd M. (who didn’t want his last name used) said the money would go towards the creation of Jeff’s Camp, a 63-acre property that will include a shelter […]
NJCRC Releases Adult-Use Cannabis Rules Emphasizing Social Equity
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) released the adult-use cannabis market rules which prioritize social equity and small businesses. However, they do not allow for baked edibles or gummies to be legally sold. At their sixth meeting, they released the interim adult-use cannabis rules. They will serve for a year as more permanent rules […]
Jersey City Cannabis Ordinance Allows All 6 License Classes and Lounges
The Jersey City cannabis ordinance allowing all six types of license classes, lounges, and delivery services passed their city council unanimously on second reading. The comprehensive Jersey City cannabis ordinance allows six types of cannabis licenses. Those are manufacturers, cultivators, wholesalers, distributors, delivery services, and dispensaries. Lounges, which would be attached to dispensaries, are not […]
5th NJ City to Allow Cannabis Lounges Poised to be Newark
Newark will become the 5th city in New Jersey to allow consumption lounges and an expansive policy with all six cannabis license classes permitted. Newark will allow up to two cannabis lounges, five dispensaries, five cannabis cultivators, five manufacturers, five delivery companies, three wholesalers, and three distributors. A maximum of two micro businesses per class […]
New Jersey Cannabis Festival in AC Postponed Due to Showboat Issues
The New Jersey Cannabis Festival scheduled for this weekend in Atlantic City has been postponed since the Showboat reneged on its contract. According to the letter Heady NJ obtained, the Showboat Hotel said the New Jersey Cannabis Festival contradicted the “family-friendly image” they wanted to project. In the middle of the convention’s eight months of […]