Marijuana users’ self-proclaimed holiday is linked with a slight increase in fatal U.S. car crashes, an analysis of 25 years of data found.
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Safety Doesn’t Stop After 4/20 — CDOT Extends Lyft Discounts
DENVER, Colo., April 26, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — 4/20, the unofficial marijuana holiday has passed, but the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will extend its partnership with ridesharing company, Lyft, until May 12.
HempLife Today Celebrates 420 and Rewards Its Growing Customer Base With its Biggest Sale of the Year
DENVER, April 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Ubiquitech Software Corp. (OTC PINK: UBQU), through its subsidiary HempLife Today™ an innovative and growing Company offering the finest CBD (Cannabidiol), products derived from Hemp, is celebrating 420 and rewarding its customers by offering its largest semi-annual discount on all of its CannazALL™ CBD products.
Leafly Brings Laughs to 4/20 with Comedy for a Cause
SEATTLE, April 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Leafly, the world’s cannabis information resource, is reviving its smash-hit 2016 comedy tour for one night only to celebrate the biggest unofficial holiday in cannabis culture: 4/20. On April 20, 2017, comedians Damon Wayans Jr., Nikki Glaser, and Pete Holmes will headline four West Coast shows in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
420 Prep in Denver: Colorado and Lyft Join Forces
On March 20, 2017, the Colorado Department of Transportation announced that it has partnered with the ridesharing company Lyft to introduce the 320 Movement, a campaign to encourage cannabis consumers to plan their rides before getting high.
CDOT and Lyft Launch ‘320 Movement’ to Promote Marijuana Safety
DENVER, March 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Next month, tens of thousands of people will gather in Civic Center Park in a celebration of cannabis culture—more affectionately known as 4/20. As marijuana users begin to plan their attendance at what is estimated to be the world’s largest 4/20 rally, CDOT has partnered with Lyft to launch the 320 Movement, a movement to plan a ride before you’re high.
MassRoots to Release Revamped Website in Anticipation of Annual 4/20 Traffic Surge
DENVER, Jan. 26, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (MSRT), one of the leading technology platforms for the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce it will be releasing a revamped website within the next few weeks in anticipation of increasing traffic ahead of 4/20.
Marijuana Sales on 4/20 Hit Record Highs
It has been nearly four years since Colorado and Washington legalized recreational marijuana, and the good times are still rolling.
LivWell Reports Record-High Sales for April 20
On April 27, 2016, LivWell Enlightened Health, a state-legal cannabis company in Colorado, announced that it had a record-breaking sales day on April 20, with its 14 dispensary locations collectively assisting almost 5,000 customers in a single day.
Family of Peter Tosh Announces Major Developments On Second Annual International Peter Tosh Day
DENVER, April 20, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The family of the famed reggae artist Peter Tosh is proud to announce it is launching Peter Tosh 420, a company with a mission to organically grow the Peter Tosh legacy by providing quality cannabis products for medicinal power, spiritual enlightenment and recreational enjoyment.
New Poll Reveals Surprising Insights Into Cannabis Culture
LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — With “420” approaching this Wednesday, cannabis media company Civilized has conducted a cannabis culture poll – uncovering fascinating findings and debunking outdated stereotypes about cannabis use and lifestyle.
MassRoots Crosses 775,000 Users, Expects One Million by 4/20
DENVER, Feb. 05, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots Inc. (OTCQB:MSRT), one of the largest and fastest growing technology platforms for the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce it has crossed 775,000 users on its network.
First-ever Marijuana Investor Summit Held in Denver
While some people spent 4/20 enjoying marijuana, others in Denver were learning how to invest in the growing pot industry to make some money.
Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Washington Recreational Marijuana Store
On April 20, 2015, Green Leaf Recreational in Bellingham, Washington, held a vendor fair to celebrate what has become known as marijuana’s holiday. This wasn’t just a simple celebration of the first 4/20 since recreational marijuana has been legal to sell in Washington.
Denver as Marijuana Mecca on 4/20
April 20 is a holiday for marijuana enthusiasts. The number 420 is inextricably linked to the marijuana subculture, and most people have no idea why. Regardless of the reason, 420, April 20 and the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado has turned Denver into a mecca for marijuana.
University of Colorado to Remain Open on 4/20
The University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-Boulder), once known for its communal 4/20 celebration, has since adopted a strict no-smoking policy on campus. For the past three years, CU-Boulder was completely shut down to outside visitors on 4/20 in an attempt to terminate its once-renowned event.
Volunteer at World Cannabis Week and Marijuana Investor Summit
With thousands of visitors expected to converge in Colorado’s capital city, World Cannabis Week and Marijuana Investor Summit are seeking volunteers to help make sure the events are safe and successful.
Destination Denver: Guide to 420 Holiday and Events
Despite marijuana being legal in numerous states, Denver, Colorado, is one of the primary travel destinations to celebrate 420 on April 20, 2015. Locals and travelers from around the globe find themselves here each year to celebrate cannabis culture.
Marijuana Investor Summit Taps Mainstream with World Cannabis Week
Marijuana Investor Summit and World Cannabis Week have entered into a strategic partnership to promote the Summit as a part of World Cannabis Week’s event offerings.
World Cannabis Week: World’s Largest Legal Cannabis Celebration Returns to Denver April 16 – 20, 2015
DENVER, Mar. 25, 2015 /Weed Wire/ – The Third Annual World Cannabis Week returns to Denver this April 16-20, 2015, and is slated to be the most educational, most immersive and most entertaining event to ever rock the legal cannabis world.
‘Friday’ Director’s Cut Hits Theaters on 4/20 for Film’s 20th Anniversary
In one of the great no-brainers in the history of movie marketing, New Line Cinema will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film “Friday” by releasing a director’s cut of the cult classic stoner comedy in 700 theaters for one night only on April 20, 2015.
Happy Birthday Mr. Bull
Cannabis stocks started the week off with a mixed tone. Volume continues to be low for most stocks in the space. A sector void of catalysts, plagued with low quality, and still elevated valuations, makes for a tough environment.
10 Surprising Facts About the History of Pot
What do Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Justin Bieber, Maya Angelou and well over 100 million Americans all have in common? They’ve all smoked pot. Throughout its history, marijuana has attracted plenty of unexpected users and proponents.
University of Colorado Devalues Pot Culture
Pot culture is prevalent in Boulder, but maintaining a certain image may be more important to the university than warmly embracing counterculture.
Strainwise VP Has Wise Words
Strainwise VP speaks about his dispensary’s business tactics, marketing and more.
420: A Three-Digit Tribute to Marijuana
Marijuana businesses capitalize on celebration of 420 as April 20, a pot holiday and Easter, approaches. In Denver, businesses use day to promote cannabis.