Category: Washington, D.C.
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Tea Pad Brings Live Music and Cannabis Industry Networking to D.C. on October 29 to Empower Women in Cannabis STEM
Tea Pad Foundation LTD, a Maryland nonprofit that advances women in cannabis science and policy, will host “Tea Pad – After 90 Years, We’re Legal in D.C.!” on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. EDT at Higher Ground, a licensed cannabis consumption lounge in Washington, D.C. The evening pairs live jazz, product…
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A Guide to D.C.’s Medical Cannabis Lounges and Summer Gardens
Discover the top legal cannabis lounges and summer gardens in Washington, D.C. Explore on-site consumption spots, live events, rules, and patient requirements across the District.
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Former Holistic Board Member Sues CEO Joshua Genderson for $5M, Alleging Fraud, Fake Wires, and Altered Checks
Former Holistic Industries board member Richard Cohen sues CEO Joshua Genderson for $5 million, alleging a massive scheme involving fake wires, staged bank meetings, and altered checks.
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D.C. Medical Cannabis Sales Cool to $9.8M in August Following July’s Record Peak
Washington, D.C.’s medical cannabis market receded from July’s historic high, generating $9.84 million in total operator sales during August 2026. Despite a 7.2% month-over-month decline across retail, cultivation, and manufacturing tiers, overall program revenue remains up 19.4% compared to the same period last year as resident patient registrations continue to expand.
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From Land Mines to Local Cannabis: How Overseas Relief Work Shaped High Demand’s ‘Chain of Trust’
High Demand’s founder shares how managing a Cambodian NGO shaped his approach to D.C. cannabis retail, public trust, and building community-focused care.
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D.C. Regulators Issue Urgent Warning Over Phishing Scam Targeting Cannabis and Alcohol Applicants
The D.C. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) has issued an urgent warning to applicants and licensees regarding a phishing scam targeting businesses with fraudulent fee invoices.
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Emergency D.C. legislation offers reliever rules for conditional licensees as buildout deadlines loom
Mayor Bowser signs emergency act allowing D.C. conditional cannabis licensees to use zoning certificates instead of COOs, while hard 3-year expiration deadlines remain.
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Cultivators and Manufacturers Drive D.C. Medical Cannabis Market to Record $10.6M July
D.C.’s medical cannabis market hit a new record of $10.6M in July 2026, driven by strong growth in cultivation and manufacturing sales alongside expanding resident patient registrations.
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D.C. ABCA Launches ‘MyABCA’ Portal to Streamline Medical Cannabis Patient Registrations
D.C.’s ABCA introduces MyABCA.DC.gov, a new online portal fully streamlining medical cannabis patient and caregiver registrations, renewals, and non-resident scheduling.
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D.C. delays revoking Union Market cannabis license
D.C. Regulators Hold Off on Revoking Union Market Dispensary’s License to Fast-Track Enforcement
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Family feud over D.C. cannabis license leads regulators to block sale of ‘Blunt DC’
The District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Board has issued a proposed order denying a medical cannabis retail license transfer between Blunt DC (SK Quality Services – US Corp.) and prospective buyer Half Smoke Herb Inc.
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D.C. Cannabis Board denies medical retail license over applicant’s history of illegal cannabis sales
The D.C. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board denied Aloha’s medical cannabis retailer license after citing the owner’s history of illegal cannabis sales and repeated enforcement actions.