AWH Celebrates Opening of Second Medical Dispensary in Pennsylvania

Ascend Wayne expands MSO's presence in Keystone State with additional outlet dispensary

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH" or the "Company") (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, announced the opening of its Ascend Wayne medical cannabis outlet dispensary, located at 745 Lancaster Avenue.

Ascend Wayne will soft launch on Saturday, Nov. 19 and celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. Similar to the Company's first location in Pennsylvania, Ascend Scranton, Ascend Wayne will be an outlet dispensary, offering everyday low pricing and a range of affordable products with the goal of helping patients from all backgrounds incorporate premium cannabis into their lives. Patients will have access to a selection of top-selling vaporizers, concentrates, whole flower products, prerolls, ingestibles, topicals and accessories.

Situated in a lively suburb of Philadelphia, Ascend Wayne will offer high-level service to medical patients in the region. Ascend Wayne boasts over 1,600 square feet of sales space; six POS stations for seamless purchasing; and a private consultation room for discussions with onsite medical professionals. The location also features 55 parking spaces including two ADA spots.

"The Main Line of Pennsylvania is a vibrant, bustling community and an incredible place for Ascend to lay down roots as the state's medical cannabis market expands," said Daniel Neville, interim co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer. "As an outlet dispensary with a variety of affordable options, Ascend Wayne offers cannabis products that are both accessible and high-quality. The Ascend team looks forward to establishing our second presence in Pennsylvania and hopes that our momentum in the state continues as we welcome more patients into our dispensaries."

Ascend Wayne is open from 8 am to 8 pm daily and no appointment is required.

About AWH:
AWH is a vertically integrated operator with assets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. AWH owns and operates state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award-winning strains and producing a curated selection of products. AWH produces and distributes its in-house Ozone, Ozone Reserve, and Simply Herb branded products. For more information, visit www.awholdings.com. 

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SOURCE Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.