A scan of planning board filings shows most, though not all, are Jersey City residents.
So far 22 businesses either have applied or are waiting for a date on the Jersey City planning board agenda to apply.
“One thing COVID taught us is you have to know how to adapt,” he said.
Elgawly is a lifelong Jersey City resident, attending Dickinson High School and New Jersey City University, so opening that business in the city is the natural move.
“People buying jewelry, the jewelry stores, it kind of went away.
For Michael Fernandes, owner of Jupiter Knights Hemp at 447 Central Ave.
Fernandes and Brian Philipson, the owner of his store’s building, are listed as applicants for the cannabis license.
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