Washington DC

New Poll Shows 3/4 of Washington DC Residents Support Marijuana Decriminalization

New Poll Shows 3/4 of Washington DC Residents Support Marijuana Decriminalization

A new poll released Thursday shows that 75% of Washington DC residents support decriminalizing the possession of small amount of marijuana.  The poll, commissioned by the Marijuana Policy Project...
Washington DC’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Plans to Open

Washington DC’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Plans to Open

Washington DC’s first medical marijuana dispensary is planning to open next month.  Metropolitan Wellness Center will be located at 409 8th Street SE.  This location is only a few...
DC’s First Medical Marijuana Collectives Get Approval

DC’s First Medical Marijuana Collectives Get Approval

In April, four medical marijuana collective hopefuls advanced to the next round of screening to determine whether or not they would be allowed to open in the District.  Having...
Rejected Medical Marijuana Growing Centers in DC File Civil Complaints

Rejected Medical Marijuana Growing Centers in DC File Civil Complaints

In Washington DC, five potential medical marijuana cultivation centers and collectives whose applications were rejected by a review panel are now filing civil complaints.  The owners feel as though...
Four Washington DC Collectives Move Closer to Approval

Four Washington DC Collectives Move Closer to Approval

Four medical marijuana collective applicants have moved closer toward being approved in Washington DC.  Seventeen collectives originally applied, and the group was narrowed down to 4 using the Health...
Washington DC Selects 6 Companies to Grow Medical Marijuana

Washington DC Selects 6 Companies to Grow Medical Marijuana

The Washington DC Health Department has chosen 6 companies to cultivate and supply medical marijuana in the District.  All selected growers are from the Northeast. Health Department Director Mohammad...
Washington DC Prepares to Open MMJ Collectives

Washington DC Prepares to Open MMJ Collectives

By the end of March it will be decided which Washington DC collectives will be opening this summer.  Cultivation centers are beginning to lease space.  Ironically, many of these...