Just because marijuana isn’t legal in Texas, that doesn’t mean Houston doesn’t know how to live up the day nationally understood for the celebration of it — and this year, that day falls right on Easter. On 4/20, a handful of Houston bars, restaurants and stores are offering cannabis-centered deals and events for Houstonians to enjoy what …
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10 Cool Cannabis Products to Elevate Your 4/20
What began as a grassroots moment, 4/20, has grown into a global ganga celebration filled with product drops, elevated experiences and a whole lot of green goodness. From premium gadgets and infused cocktails to sustainable apparel and nostalgic party games, these 10 products will deliver a 4/20 celebration that hits just right. https://cannabisnow.com/10-cool-cannabis-products-to-elevate-your-4-20/
The 420 Holiday: Who’s It Actually For?
Cannabis’ journey toward legalization in the US is helpful in understanding the shift taking place around the 420 holiday. Although legal marijuana in the US owes an unpayable debt to San Francisco—to the struggles and the activists living in the city, those affected by AIDS and the counterculture warriors who laid the groundwork for the …
The Real 420 Is Dead
There was a time not so long ago when 420 was a legitimately secret code — not entirely top secret, but still “secret-ish” in the way that widespread inside jokes could be before the internet effectively revealed most of these half secrets. But when 420 was still semi-concealed from the mainstream consciousness, even those who knew …
Scott Schmidt on West Hollywood’s 4/20: A Responsible Cannabis Celebration
Scott Schmidt is executive director of Emerald Village West Hollywood, an organization founded in 2021 to champion the city’s cannabis businesses and promote it as the world’s cannabis capital. With a 3-day 4/20 weekend event ahead, Schmidt shares how West Hollywood blends celebration with responsibility. Q: Tell us about the 420 week events coming up this weekend—the …
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More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits
Polls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use (in the UK, recreational use is still illegal). https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/apr/18/benefits-risk-cannabis-older-adults
Where is marijuana legal in the US? Here’s which states have legalized weed as 4/20 approaches
The unofficial marijuana holiday is less than a week away and in more than half of the U.S., the purchase and consumption of the psychoactive drug is legal. Though more and more states have begun to legalize in recent years, marijuana wasn’t always regulated in the United States. When European settlers arrived in the 17th and 18th centuries, many …
How Cannabis Tourism Is Changing the Way We Travel
The travel industry is greening – literally. As global attitudes toward cannabis continue to shift, a new kind of tourism is taking root: one that blends the plant’s therapeutic and recreational properties with a thirst for exploration, culture, and connection. From the mountains of South Africa to the valleys of California, cannabis tourism is transforming …
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Enjoy 4/20 in every corner of SF
San Francisco contains multitudes. Each neighborhood is a cultural pocket of unique energy. These individual vibes are built off the people and places in each ‘hood, from one corner of Ingleside to the bright lights of Broadway Street. Tourists often miss out on some of the best parts of San Francisco for those can’t-miss spots like …
The Future of Cannabis: AI, Luxury, and the Death of the Dimebag
Sure, people can still smoke a spliff in 2035 (assuming our robot overlords allow it). But why would anyone want to? The future of cannabis consumption makes hitting a bong look as old-school as churning butter. With so many options available, navigating the modern dispensary’s diverse product selection requires a whole new approach. Edibles have gone from …
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