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Amelia Williams
Amelia Williams
New York-based freelance cannabis journalist Amelia Williams is a graduate of San Francisco State University's journalism program, and a former budtender. Williams has contributed to the San Francisco Chronicle's GreenState, MG Magazine, Culture Magazine, and Cannabis Now, Kirkus Reviews, and The Bold Italic.

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  • Beach scene for Memorial Day weekend with people playing ball, beach umbrellas, and swimming

    How to travel with cannabis this Memorial Day weekend 2025

    Amelia Williams - Published on May 19, 2025

    The long weekend of Memorial Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate—servicemen, the coming of summer, time spent with our favorite people. Whether you’re throwing a party, taking a trip, or heading to a more rustic setting for some R&R, cannabis pairs perfectly with all of them.  Thirty-six states have legalized cannabis for adult (aka […]

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  • Top 420 events in the US 2025

    America’s top cannabis events of 4/20 2025

    Amelia Williams - Published on April 9, 2025

    Everyone wants to know—’Where’s the best 420 events near me?’ April is already upon us, and with it the biggest day of the year for those of us who love weed. As you well know, 420 is history, culture, industry, lore, and always a whole lotta fun. To get you in the spirit, we have […]

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  • Happy Munkey CEO Vladimir Bautista Leafly cover photo

    Vladimir Bautista is leading Happy Munkey’s legacy-to-legal takeover

    Amelia Williams - Published on April 3, 2025

    Vlad Bautista began his cannabis empire in Harlem’s Sugar Hill. Nearly 30 years later, his legal dispensary opened.

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  • New York fashion week in cannabis: Matawana Dispensary owner Leeann Mata and Pinks owner Ali Bianco celebrate canna-couture at Jue Lan Kitchen in Manhattan.

    High fashion is the next phase of New York cannabis

    Amelia Williams - Published on March 14, 2025

    Dispensaries like Gotham, Travel Agency, and Matawana defining High Fashion for New York cannabis.

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  • Housing Works NoMad dispensary owner Vaughn Jefferson, aka Buddha Chief, on Leafly's 28 grams of game series

    Buddha Chief raises vibrations at new Housing Works dispensary in NoMad

    Amelia Williams - Published on March 4, 2025

    Meet the music and cannabis pioneer behind the Upper East Side’s hottest new dispensary.

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    Best cannabis and hemp lubes

    Amelia Williams - Published on February 10, 2025

    THC and CBD-infused lubricants can be a game-changer.

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  • The Savocchi family, owners of Alto dispensary in Tribeca.

    Alto Dispensary is a family affair in Tribeca

    Amelia Williams - Published on February 4, 2025

    Meet the tight-knit Queens family that turned their dad’s 1990s cannabis arrest into a legal dispensary license.

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  • LA’s cannabis community steps up for wildfire relief

    Amelia Williams - Published on January 21, 2025

    Follow our links to verified aid groups.

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  • The best cannabis products for Dry January 2025

    Amelia Williams - Published on January 17, 2025

    Hit those goals with new weed gummies, hemp drinks, and more from 17 states.

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  • Nuna Harvest owner Howard Rondinone celebrates with partners after opening their first dispensary in The Bronx.

    This Legacy-era rebel is taking Nuna Harvest to the moon

    Amelia Williams - Published on January 17, 2025

    Howie’s managerial style comes from his time in the legacy market. Most of his team also hail from the Bronx; some he coached in little league.

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