Quality Roots CEO Aric Klar Builds Family-Driven Cannabis Empire in Michigan
Aric Klar, CEO of Quality Roots, draws on his family's pharmacy legacy and retail expertise to expand a Michigan cannabis operation amid regulatory shifts and pandemic challenges. In an exclusive
Philadelphia Cannabis Billboard Near School Prompts Swift Removal After Outrage
A cannabis advertisement visible from Mast Charter Community School in Philadelphia has ignited backlash from parents and officials, just weeks before over 1,000 students return to class. The
Atlanta Resident's Rice Jars Expose Data Center's Power Demands in Neighborhood Clash
Arthur Toal filled jars with rice at a Tuesday evening meeting in Atlanta's Howell Station neighborhood to illustrate the vast electricity needs of a nearby QTS Data Center campus. His display
Monroe Police Arrest Tip Jar Thief After Short Downtown Chase
A 30-year-old Monroe resident faces charges of third-degree retail fraud and larceny from a building after police captured him Tuesday night for stealing from a Subway tip jar in downtown Monroe.
New York Cannabis Agency Adopts Metrc for Stronger Seed-to-Sale Oversight
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management plans to replace its BioTrack system with Metrc as the official Seed-to-Sale tracking platform to enhance regulatory compliance. This shift follows a
Fulton County Processor Sues to Block New York's Seed-to-Sale Cannabis Tracking
A Fulton County marijuana processor filed a lawsuit this week in Albany's state Supreme Court, contesting the constitutionality of New York's mandatory seed-to-sale tracking system that activated
Fire Station Cannabis Opens Fourth Upper Peninsula Location in Hannahville
The Fire Station Cannabis Dispensary has launched its newest outlet in Hannahville, Michigan, adjacent to the Island Resort and Casino in Menominee County. This marks the chain's fourth site in the
Michigan Judge Orders Three Cannabis Shops Closed in Menominee Licensing Fight
A Menominee Circuit Court judge ruled on November 3, 2023, that three cannabis retailers—Lume, Higher Love, and Nirvana Center—must immediately shut down their operations in the city. The order
Reno Recovery Center Reverses Objection, Backs Neighboring Cannabis Dispensary
In a striking reversal, The Empowerment Center in Reno, Nevada—a nonprofit recovery facility—has withdrawn its strong opposition to Thrive Dispensary opening next door, citing resolved concerns
Mynt Dispensary Launches Medical Marijuana Access in Downtown Reno
Local entrepreneurs are opening the 3,300-square-foot Mynt Dispensary at 132 E. Second St. in downtown Reno on February 17, bringing medical marijuana sales to a bustling tourist hub alongside cheap