Written by Michelle Hytner You may have seen or heard of delta-8 THC. It’s usually mentioned in the same breath as CBD, another legal cannabinoid you can purchase in flower, tincture, and concentrate form at many shops right here in JC. Like CBD, delta-8 is a compound derived from cannabis. Unlike CBD, delta-8 can get you high. No one can […]
Stoned Pizza in the East Village
Written by Michelle “Meesh” Hytner Think of the best slice of Sicilian pizza you’ve ever eaten. Was the crust thick yet crispy? Did the tangy, acidic tomato sauce perfectly complement the chewy mozzarella cheese? Did it perhaps have weed in it? Probably not, right? Enter Chris Barrett, AKA “The Pizza Pusha.” He and his growing, […]
Recreational dispensaries to visit in the Northeast
With recreational weed now legal in New Jersey, it’s only a matter of time (and patience) before recreational dispensaries open up in the area. In the meantime, here are a few dispensaries scattered through Northeast that are open for adult recreational use. Massachusetts Pure Oasis430 Blue Hill Ave, Boston Ways to shop: in-store shopping, in-store […]
Marijuana legalization: reasons to vote Yes on Public Question 1
This year, New Jersey residents are voting on the legalization of recreational marijuana, allowing anyone age 21 or older to purchase, grow, and sell cannabis in the state. While medical marijuana is current legal, recreational availability would provide more accessibility to residents in the state. If you’re still on the fence about voting Yes to […]
10 Cannabis articles we’ve published on the blog
Interested in learning about all things cannabis, from local businesses to the recreational use? Check out 10 weed articles we’ve published over the years! For more, you can check out articles under our cannabis and CBD tags. Bobby Black Link: https://www.chicpeajc.com/people/bobby-black/ Bobby Black was the senior editor of the High Times Magazine until late 2015. […]
Will Weed Become Legal in NJ on Monday?
On Friday the Mayors of the two largest cities in New Jersey, Mayor Baraka and Fulop announced their support of the proposed legislation with attention to full automatic expungement for all non-violent cannabis arrests. The most important and controversial policy issue of our time is the proposed legalization of adult use of cannabis which will be voted […]
What People are Saying about Legal Marijuana in Jersey City
I recently posted about the potential of weed legalization in Jersey City on my Instagram and asked for your thoughts on the legalization of marijuana and what it means for you. Mayor Fulop even added his two cents on the situations. I’m a supporter of legalization of marijuana + in next few weeks our planning […]
Is the end to the “War on Drugs” in New Jersey on the horizon?
The excitement surrounding the growth of the cannabis industry is contagious. Arcview Market Research anticipates North American sales to top $20.2 billion by 2021. Despite opposition from current Attorney General Jeff Sessions the future of the cannabis industry appears to be bright, unless, you are a person of color. Communities of color are still facing […]
The Future of Legal Recreational Use of Cannabis in Jersey City
Written by Rani Soto. Jersey City stakes their claim to the proposed adult-use cannabis industry! With a simple tweet, Mayor Steve Fulop, catapulted Jersey City into the cannabis spotlight. His declaration positions Jersey City to become one of the most profitable municipalities in New Jersey once newly elected Governor Phil Murphy signs adult-use cannabis into […]
Weed in NJ
Today is 4/20 day, which is the official celebration day for Marijuana. We wanted to explore various perspectives on the matter without sharing my views on the use of the weed plant, whether it is recreational or for health reasons, which I am sure from this post you can guess for yourselves… With the help […]