(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Thursday, January 24, at 11:30 am, Mayor Bowser will celebrate the opening of Anacostia Organics, the first medical marijuana dispensary east of the Anacostia River. Founded by Linda Greene, Anacostia Organics is woman-owned and the first cannabis business to become a Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) in the District of Columbia.

The Bowser Administration has long been committed to supporting a high-quality medical marijuana program that meets the needs of patients and providers. In 2016, the Administration created a new division within the Department of Health devoted to advancing science, technology and innovation in the fast-paced field of medical marijuana. This division provides services and oversight to patients, health professionals, providers, cultivation centers and dispensaries.

WHEN:

Thursday, January 24, at 11:30 am

WHO:

Mayor Muriel Bowser
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds
Councilmember Trayon White, Ward 8
Linda Greene, Owner, Anacostia Organics

WHERE:

Anacostia Organics
2022 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE
*Closest Metro: Anacostia Metro Station*

All reporters and other media interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. To view the event online, visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).