The Medicine Woman dispensary in Jersey City held its official grand opening on Saturday, April 19, 2025, during the 4/20 weekend. The event took place at 660 Tonnelle Avenue, a busy corridor already known for its growing cannabis industry. The dispensary was founded by Charis and Luke Burrett, with rapper and actor Ice-T as a co-owner and partner.
The dispensary had a soft opening earlier on March 25, but the grand opening drew hundreds of attendees. Ice-T, who is originally from Newark and now lives in Edgewater, New Jersey, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event included a large public gathering, significant traffic congestion, and the presence of several celebrities.
Council President Joyce Watterman of Jersey City also attended the event. She recognized the long journey it took to open the dispensary, which had been in development for five years…