Block party as 2nd dispensary opens in village

Block party as 2nd dispensary opens in village

The Noire Dispensary in Maplewood Village held a block party/grand opening ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 28. Part of Maplewood Avenue was closed for the event, which included music, opportunities for photos, snacks, drinks and literature. The dispensary became the second in the village to legally sell recreational marijuana. Elevated by The CannaBoss Lady held its […]

States hands out $12 million to help grow marijuana businesses

BLOOMFIELD — The state has awarded $12 million in grant funding to 48 cannabis businesses to enable entrepreneurs, particularly those from communities historically harmed by the War on Drugs, to start and expand their cannabis businesses in New Jersey. This funding initiative is designed to eliminate long-standing barriers to entry and provides the startups with […]

West Orange closer to first marijuana dispensary

West Orange closer to first marijuana dispensary

West Orange has moved closer to having its first recreational marijuana business after the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved the application of Pure Natural Vibes. Darnnelle and Nordia Gibbs, both long-time residents of the City of Orange, own the business that is transforming a former doctor’s office at 470 Prospect Ave. into a retail […]

Union College offering cannabis certificate

Union College of Union County has announced the addition of three non-credit cannabis certificate programs designed to provide job skills training for those interested in a cannabis career. To address the critical need for workers in the industry, Union has partnered with Green Flower, a leader in cannabis education, to offer these in-demand training programs, […]

Cannabis business owners express frustration over delays in receiving municipal approval from West Orange

Cannabis business owners express frustration over delays in receiving municipal approval from West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Multiple cannabis business owners took the podium during the public comment section of the Sept. 6 West Orange Township Council meeting to express frustration regarding delays in the town approving their applications, and to ask for updates regarding when the task force will interview them and pass their applications to the […]

NJ launches statewide multimedia impaired-driving safety awareness campaign

NJ launches statewide multimedia impaired-driving safety awareness campaign

TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety announced Feb. 28 the launch of a statewide multimedia campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of driving impaired — whether under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or prescription or over-the-counter medications. Building on the success of […]

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