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    COVID-19 hasn’t stopped 4/20 celebrations. They’ve gone digital

    Today is April 20, the internationally agreed-upon weed holiday. Traditionally, cannabis lovers gather to take bong hits, munch on edibles, and smoke joints of all sizes.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Apr 20, 2020 • 1 min read

    Today is April 20, the internationally agreed-upon weed holiday. Traditionally, cannabis lovers gather to take bong hits, munch on edibles, and smoke joints of all sizes. Now the novel coronavirus has forced the cannabis community to adjust to the socially-distant new normal. There are now digital options for homebound celebrators. With it being April of 2020, festivities are lasting all month.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Rebecca Mooney

      Producer, The Treatment

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      Abdullah Saeed

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