recreational cannabis

Camden Apothecary at the historic Bell Rexall Pharmacy
Mar 23, 2026

Camden Apothecary, Elucidation Strategies launch cannabis events

South Jersey dispensary Camden Apothecary will cover plant basics, wellness, safe use and more through its collaboration with Green Shoulder from Elucidation Strategies.

Union Chill Cannabis Company LLC in Lambertville began serving customers June 14 through online pre-orders, as well as with express in-store pick-up and in-store shopping.
Jan 5, 2026

TerrAscend finalizes Union Chill acquisition in Lambertville

The $13 million addition of the Hunterdon County cannabis dispensary expands the MSO's retail footprint as well as local market presence.

Cannabis sales
Nov 3, 2025

NJ launches $5M cannabis business development grant program

Excluding MSOs, the "CBD" program offers $75,000 reimbursements to help small recreational cannabis entrepreneurs manage the cost of ongoing compliance and operating expenses as they build their businesses.

Online cannabis training
Sep 26, 2025

CRC seeks input on how NJ towns approach legalized cannabis

The Cannabis Regulatory Commission is surveying local leaders on how municipalities are handling legalized marijuana amid uneven market participation.

Cannabis sales
Sep 17, 2025

NJEDA launches $15M cannabis financing pilot program

The NJ LEAF initiative will provide low-cost loans for cultivators, manufacturers and testing labs, boosting equity and industry growth in the state.

Cannabis sales
Dec 23, 2024

2024 NJ cannabis sales pass $1B mark

“We are proud of the remarkable growth achieved in 2024, which highlights the growing trust consumers have in New Jersey’s regulated cannabis market and the economic opportunities it provides for businesses of all sizes and classes,” said CRC acting Executive Director Christopher Riggs.

Hashstoria in downtown Newark
Nov 12, 2024

Wu-Tang rapper officially launches dispensary in downtown Newark

It's been long road for Raekwon the Chef's Hashstoria, which received initial planning board approval in July 2023, but then faced objections from community members before finally getting the green light to set up shop.

Brotherly Bud is a cannabis dispensary in Mount Ephraim owned and operated by brothers Matthew Sirois (left) and William Sirois (right). said the Brotherly Bud spray-painted wall was created by Philadelphia artist Glossblack. - PROVIDED BY BROTHERLY BUD
Jul 1, 2024

Brotherly Bud marks siblings’ South Jersey dispensary launch

Matthew Sirois, who opened Brotherly Bud with sibling William, said, "The process of getting a conditional license, approval from the township, securing a building and eventually the conversion to annual license took over a year and a half."

To celebrate the increasing number of women using cannabis, Roselle-based recreational dispensary Joyleaf welcomed “cannamoms” for a joint-rolling class, massages and education about the plant’s benefit.
May 28, 2024

Joyleaf celebrates moms who use cannabis (photos)

During a recent event, the Roselle-based recreational dispensary offered women a joint-rolling class, massages and education about the plant’s benefit.

From left: Josh Wing is president and chief operating officer and Krystal Boodram-Wing is CEO of Flower & Flame, a minority- and women-owned recreational cannabis dispensary in Blackwood.
Mar 28, 2024

Husband-wife duo preps South Jersey dispensary launch

Located in a former TD Bank branch in Blackwood, Flower & Flame will begin welcoming customers March 29.

Located at 321 Mount Hope Ave. in the Rockaway Township Mall, Holistic Re-Leaf will begin welcoming customers March 15.
Mar 14, 2024

Morris County getting 2nd cannabis dispensary (updated)

A certified Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE), Holistic Re-Leaf in Rockaway will begin welcoming customers March 15.

After the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved its application to enter into the personal-use market, Sweetspot Brands kicked off recreational cannabis sales May 11 at its Voorhees Township dispensary.
May 11, 2023

Voorhees Twp. medicinal dispensary adds recreational cannabis sales

Multistate operator Sweetspot Brands began adult-use sales May 11.