The West Las Vegas Library will close its doors next month in preparation for the opening of a new building that will more than double the library’s size and bring …
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Downtown rising: How the city core has matured into the cultural heart of Las Vegas
Explore this snapshot of the people and places that are elevating Downtown Las Vegas right now, from a new civic plaza to the women business owners of the Arts District.
Local government and tribal officials celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
Days after President Trump pledged to “reclaim” Columbus Day, Nevada elected officials and tribal community leaders gathered at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.
Downtown’s new Civic Center is a home for public art
One of the most exciting features of the $190 million development is the 2,400-square-foot Civic Center Gallery, which opened its first exhibit, “Family Album,” on October 14.
How the Las Vegas Aces improbably achieved dynasty status
In a year where the Las Vegas Aces strung together a historic 17 straight victories through their first playoff game, it only made sense that they would end the season in style and on another winning streak.
CCSD high schools trade grass for greener, more sustainable athletic fields
The district says it has spent about $195 million so far on the project and has budgeted another $64 million to complete the conversions. The investment will have returns …
While fentanyl overdoses remain on the rise, Las Vegans team up to get Narcan training into neighborhood bars
While the CDC reported most states saw a near 27% drop in overdose deaths in 2024, Nevada has still been experiencing an uptick: 802 drug overdoses last year, with more than 400 attributable to fentanyl.
Symphony Park is quickly becoming the lifestyle destination that was always imagined
The Urban Land Institute Nevada will honor Symphony Park as the 2025 Place of the Year at an awards ceremony next month at World Market Center.
The Arts District’s bars, restaurants, shops and galleries come from the heart of female business owners
New Downtown bars like Dustland and Dark Sister and shops like The Analog Dope Store and Rockin Bettie have something in common—women at the helm.
Favorite things: We can’t get enough of these Downtown jewels
Find car bombs, pasties and a no-bull atmosphere at the renovated lounge space at Cornish Pasty.