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🌱 Roadwork Near Harry Reid Airport + Quick Bites Of Las Vegas
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Las Vegas.
Happy Wednesday, people of Las Vegas! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know in Las Vegas today.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and warm. High: 77 Low: 52.
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Here are the top 3 stories today in Las Vegas:
- Harry Reid International Airport is warning those traveling about possible delays in the area due to ongoing overnight roadwork. The roadwork began yesterday, and according to the airport, "Russell Road between Eastern Ave and Paradise Road [have been] reduced to one lane in each direction." The lanes are set to reopen on Friday, Mar. 18. Please make sure to plan alternate routes! (News3LV)
- Las Vegas Weekly has some "Quick Bites" to check out in the following week. Nacho Daddy is opening up a new location in Henderson. It makes its debut today! Make sure to go check out this beloved bar. Another restaurant to keep your eye on is Cafe Lola. Cafe Lola is also opening a new location. You can find it in the Arroyo Market Square shopping center. For a full list of recommendations, please check out the article. (Las Vegas Weekly)
- Homelessness in the Las Vegas valley is increasing due to the rise in rent prices. It has forced many residents from the area to live in weekly motels. During the Clark County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Commissioner William McCurdy II stated that "the average rent increase is $463 a month." It has become public safety crisis. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
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Today in Las Vegas:
- Nature Kids at Summerlin Library (10:30 AM)
- Teen Lounge at West Charleston Library (3:30 PM)
- IT Roundtable at Urban Chamber of Commerce (3:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Nevada SPCA Life-Saving Shelter is asking for your help. It needs to collect donations to support the shelter. To see its wishlist, please check the link. (Facebook)
- Vegas Chamber is calling all childcare operators and facilities. Learn how you can become a member for free within the first year of your membership. Click on the post for more details. (Facebook)
- The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is celebrating Maker March. Maker March gives people the opportunity to explore, make, design, and engineer. (Instagram)
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— 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!