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Solar panels over parking lots can help fight the urban heat island effect
The urban heat island effect is when cities experience higher temperatures than their surrounding areas due to having more heat-absorbing surfaces and less vegetation.
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Growing video game tournament EVO takes over the Las Vegas Convention Center
As the annual Evolution Championship Series (EVO) descends on Las Vegas for the 18th time, fans from around the globe will witness history.
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Dining
Frozen custard is an essential Las Vegas summertime treat
The Las Vegas Valley hasn’t always had tremendous ice cream options, but for whatever reason, a few fantastic local businesses have been serving frozen custard ...
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Solving the skills gap: Trade schools and programs prepare a much-needed workforce for Southern Nevada
If we want to keep up with growth and federal investments, our society desperately needs to increase the number of skilled tradespeople entering the workforce.
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Nonprofit Nevada Women in Trades helps with life-changing opportunities
Founder Evelyn Pacheco provides support to more than 50 women who have come through the program, five have which have gone on to get their ...
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Remembering the Mirage volcano and the romance it brought to the Strip
The Mirage volcano — and the heavily landscaped, three-acre water feature that surrounds it — would have turned 35 years old on Nov. 22 of ...
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Goodbye Mirage: Examining the immeasurable impact of a Las Vegas icon
The Mirage supercharged the machine that led to its demise: The never-ending cycle of the growing, evolving Strip.
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FeaturedBest of Vegas 2024
Las Vegas Weekly unveils the 2024 Best of Vegas Award winners
This year’s winners run the full spectrum from familiar to surprising, and we’re proud to share this special issue with our readers and community.
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Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Las Vegas
No matter what corner of the Valley you’re in, there’s not a bad seat to be had.
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The Fabulous Sin City Roller Derby keeps on jamming
Among the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association’s founding leagues was Las Vegas’ own roller derby, which played its first season in 2005.
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Need wheels? These local skate shops will help get you rolling
Customers are a blend of new skaters and people getting back into skating.
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Crystal Palace, Down & Derby and Skate Rock City carve a unique nightlife niche
Traditionally a place for families, Crystal Palace shifts into a ’70s and ’80s roller boogie every Thursday during its adult skate sessions.
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Rolling revival: The Las Vegas roller skating scene has something for everyone
This isn’t just a great cultural moment for skating; it’s a great moment to put on skates and have fun, period.
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Local roller skaters pick their favorite parks and skate spots
There are lots of places to skate outdoors around the Las Vegas Valley.
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The Las Vegas Weekly roller skating playlist
If you hear one of these tracks at your rink, there’s a chance we’re there.
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FeaturedLGBTQ
Unraveling our LGBTQ history: How Las Vegas became a progressive place to belong
The AIDS crisis hit Las Vegas particularly hard in 1983, rolling back years of LGBTQ progress.
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FeaturedLGBTQ
Disgusted by LGBTQ hate? Become an active ally
The 2021 passing of Nevada SB148 through the state Legislature requires law enforcement agencies to submit monthly records of hate crimes.
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Featured
Broadacres Marketplace has evolved as a cultural institution and generational connection point
While it’s often relegated to being a standard place to go on a warm weekend morning, Broadacres’ impact on local culture is bigger and more ...
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DiningFeaturedFood
Wynn Las Vegas launches next-level food festival Revelry
Wynn has been a consistent leader in fine dining on the Las Vegas Strip so it’s a natural choice to host The World’s 50 Best ...
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Global outage grounds flights in Las Vegas, affects other businesses
Arriving and departing flights at Harry Reid International Airport have been affected by a global Microsoft outage that’s also disrupting banks and media outlets across ...
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FeaturedVideo Games
Growing video game tournament EVO takes over the Las Vegas Convention Center
As the annual Evolution Championship Series (EVO) descends on Las Vegas for the 18th time, fans from around the globe will witness history.
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Music
At 20 years old, the Las Vegas Monorail is seeing increased usage and pondering its future
The growth of the Las Vegas Strip requires more integrated and diverse transportation options, but another Monorail expansion simply isn’t in the cards.
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Nightlife
New Downtown Las Vegas club Substance brings a Strip experience to locals
Behind the new venue are the founders of RVLTN Events, a Vegas-based company known for throwing some of the best electronic music-centered events throughout the ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (July 18-24, 2024 edition)
The Marias at the Chelsea, Colin Jost and friends at Resorts World, Shark Days at the Golden Nugget and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Music
Five thoughts on Missy Elliott's stadium-sized space spectacle in Las Vegas
On July 13 at T-Mobile Arena, Missy Elliott steered the audience on an 80-minute voyage that brought her craziest music videos and chart-busting hits to ...
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AllSportsAggregate
Season projection: UNLV will go 6-6, and it shouldn’t be a disappointment
UNLV isn't lacking confidence in making another run, saying the goal is to win the conference and therefore become considered for selection in the new ...
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Camp competition: Seven position battles to watch as the Raiders prepare for the season
Continuity is one of the main reasons why the Raiders believe they can make a leap into the playoffs this season after a two-year absence. ...
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Jailen Bedford brings shooting touch to UNLV backcourt
If UNLV is going to make a run at the NCAA Tournament this season, D.J. Thomas is going to need a running mate. Thomas is ...
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UNLV football set to commence quarterback competition
The UNLV football team heads into the 2024 season with a loaded depth chart on offense. The offensive line is stocked with veteran All-Mountain West ...
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Liberty grad Strawther shines in NBA Summer League with Nuggets
Las Vegas native Julian Strawther has done what he said he was going to do in his second NBA Summer League season: dominate. The Denver ...
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From horse farm to training camp: Zamir White to carry heavy load for Raiders
The Raiders report to training camp ahead of the upcoming season this morning in Costa Mesa, Calif. It’s the start of a monthlong period most ...
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Dining
Frozen custard is an essential Las Vegas summertime treat
The Las Vegas Valley hasn’t always had tremendous ice cream options, but for whatever reason, a few fantastic local businesses have been serving frozen custard ...
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Nevada leaders praise Biden's 'immense patriotism and selfless leadership'
Democratic lawmakers in Nevada are praising President Joe Biden for the work he’s done the past three years, including his decision today to end his ...
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President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race, endorses Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with ...
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Advocacy group helping street vendors in Las Vegas meet licensing requirements
Theodora Tepetzi used to be a common sight at parks throughout the Las Vegas area, selling corn slathered in mayonnaise and cheese, bright red shaved ...
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RTC continues push to protect riders from sun and heat at its bus stops
52-year-old Tuyet “Lisa” Phan, who works at a nail salon off Sahara Avenue, has been filling the cooler chained to the Route 203 East bus ...
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High school students in Las Vegas get a sneak peek at their future in scientific careers
High school students from around the state got a jump on things when they gathered at UNLV for two weeks for a program called Science ...
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Weekend wagers: Six bets to make on six different sports
Weekend Wagers was built as a way to cover and find bets on all the biggest sporting events going on at any given moment. ...
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‘Gritty’ Liberty grad Troy Fautanu set up for big things with Steelers
Troy Fautanu still lives minutes away from Liberty High School and, as such, regularly experiences memories of his time with the Patriots rushing back when ...