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Written By: Celeste Harper ReImagine Reno is the Biggest Little City’s multi-year project in efforts to reexamine the way our city is perceived as well as designed. The City’s “Master Plan” has been released to the public. The vision, required steps and timeline for this project are explained in this master document. A survey was…

Written By: Celeste Harper August 2nd, the last leg of I-580/U.S. 395 was completed. This 9 mile project broke ground originally in 2000. courtesy of: https://www.nevadadot.com Benefits of the Project Before interstate 580, Nevada was one of the few states that did not have an interstate connecting to the State’s capital. With the final segment…

Written By: Farah Vitale Former Chopped contestant, Clint Jolly and local chefs Josh and Whitney Deri are merging their companies together to start Blend Catering. The Deri’s wanted to combine their business with Jolly’s Great Thyme Catering to form one of the region’s largest wedding and event catering spots. This will expand their services to…

Written By: Farah Vitale We can practically hear the engines revving. Hot August Nights is almost upon us! It is the largest classic car events in the country. Get ready for food, drinks, cars and nostalgia. The fun begins August 6th and there are multiple venues in on the action. This includes Grand Sierra, Atlantis…

Written By: Celeste Harper This September South Reno will have a new grocery store that is committed to quality products at an affordable price. Sprouts Farmer’s Market Courtesy of: http://www.andnowuknow.com At Sprouts Farmer’s Marke t, their mission is to have you one step closer to a healthy lifestyle by buying natural and organic ingredients at…

Written By: Farah Vitale The City of Reno will be building a concert venue and dog park downtown. Specifically in the two block-length concrete area in the center of downtown Reno. The train trench lids lay right between Whitney Peak Hotel and Eldorado on Commercial Row and between West and Virginia Street. Soon there will…

Written By: Farah Vitale A new skate park is coming soon! The Reno City Council approved a contract for the constructio n of a new skate park at Miguel Ribera Park. The southeast area of the Miguel Ribera Park is in bad shape right now, with weeds growing over park benches. So Powerhouse Construction will…

Written By: Celeste Harper In 2015, the average student loan debit for a Nevadan was just over $23,000 . However, for the graduating class of 2018 a free admission to college maybe in their future. Courtesy of:http://www.tmcc.edu/ Nevada Promise Scholarship As apart of a “last dollar program” this scholarship is not based of off academic…

Written By: Celeste Harper Washoe County School District (WCSD) is taking on an ambitious timeline of just five years to complete a new high school at Wild Creek golf course. The new high school would replace the dated Hug High School by 2021. Courtesy of: http://d2tbfnbweol72x.cloudfront.net Location, Location, Location. The Wild Creek High School will…

Written By: Celeste Harper After a ten year absence, Frontier is returning to Reno. Courtesy of: http://atwonline.com/airports-routes/frontier-airlines-start-havana-service-dec-1 Frontier Airlines As a result of our growing community’s needs, the Reno Tahoe airport welcomes Frontier as our ninth airline. On November 21st, the budget airline will have three weekly direct flights between Denver and Reno. Flights will…