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🌱 New Hydrogen Plant + Harry Reid International Airport Restaurants
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Las Vegas.
Hi all. It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Las Vegas Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.
First, today's weather:
Plenty of sunshine. High: 99 Low: 76.
Here are the top 3 stories today in Las Vegas:
- The future is now! Yesterday, a new energy hub opened in North Las Vegas with the goal of increasing clean energy access in Nevada. The air-liquid hydrogen plant will be converting gas from landfills into hydrogen. According to US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the opening of this new plant will make the state one step ahead in clean energy production. To learn more, check out the article. (News3LV)
- Do you ever find yourself wondering where to eat while waiting for your flight at Harry Reid International Airport? Look no further because Eater Las Vegas has got you covered. They have compiled a list of some of the best places to eat during your stopover. If you find yourself waiting in Terminal 1 at the C Gates, make sure to stop by Jose Cuervo Tequileria. Their nachos and margaritas are a great way to start your trip. For more recommendations, please read the full article. (Eater Vegas)
- A Las Vegas sports official was brutally attacked following a high school recreation league basketball game. Veteran basketball referee Perry Woodward is recovering after he was punched outside the Doolittle Community Center on May 17 by a coach and his son. Woodward was sent to the hospital with a brain bleed, concussion, fractured teeth, and a complete tear of his ankle; doctors say he is lucky to be alive. (Fox5)
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Today in Las Vegas:
- Art Meetup: Fabric Marbling At Summerlin Library (11:30 AM)
- Wi-Fi Wednesday At West Las Vegas Library (4:00 PM)
- Origami Madness At West Las Vegas Library (4:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The City of Las Vegas Government would like to officially welcome Beauty Shoppe to downtown Las Vegas and the Arts District! The shop is women and minority-owned. Make sure to go check it out! (Facebook)
- Vegas Chamber wants to congratulate Joyce Goedeke on her new role at Viticus Group! Everyone at Vegas Chamber is cheering her on. (Facebook)
- The Las Vegas Valley Water District has a pop quiz for you. Are you ready to test your water smarts? Take the quiz on their post! (Facebook)
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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!
— Dominique-Noelle Rafael
About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!