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Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at these Nevada events
Martin Luther King Jr.’s peaceful message takes center stage at a variety of MLK Day events in Nevada, including a grand parade, a 5k run, and a day of service.
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It’s the perfect time to take a dip in Nevada’s natural hot springs
Heal your body and mind while warming up this winter at one of these eight natural hot springs in Nevada.
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From bird-watching to a capella: Things to do in Nevada (week of Jan. 5, 2026)
The start of the year is primetime to try new things with an open mindset and welcoming intention. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, want to learn something new, or meet new people, here are some community events across Nevada for you — no matter if you’re in Las Vegas or in Reno.
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SNAP cutoff strained Northern Nevada food banks, exposing limits
By Jaedyn Young, Reno Gazette Journal The Food Bank of Northern Nevada faced heavy strain during the federal food benefits cutoff and the holiday influx. Now, food banks worry future changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are going to bring more food insecurity to the state. During the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history,…
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I finally celebrated Nevada Day after living here my whole life—here’s what I found
For Nevada Day 2025, Carson City put on the country’s largest celebration of statehood with a month of events culminating in a massive parade.
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Top 8 spots to get mocktails in Reno during Dry January
Kick off the New Year booze-free with an array of non-alcoholic drink options and mocktails in Reno.
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Where to see fireworks in Reno, Tahoe on New Year’s Eve 2025
Whether you’re a night owl wanting to enjoy the party scene in downtown Reno on Dec. 31 and ring in the new year at midnight or are looking for an earlier celebration, there’s a variety of fireworks displays for Northern Nevadans happening on Dec. 31, 2025.
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Ordinary Nevadans who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Ordinary Nevadans of all ages spread kindness to their Silver State communities in 2025. Let’s hope their kindness is contagious for 2026.
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Manzanita Lake at UNR getting facelift, and new swans, in $7M project
The University of Nevada, Reno is upgrading Manzanita Lake and the adjacent grassy field with the goal of making the once hot spot on campus a bustling destination again.
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32 protesters arrested outside Northern Nevada Starbucks facility
About 30 union members were arrested the morning of Monday, Dec. 15, after police said protesters blocked the main truck entrance to a Starbucks roasting plant in Minden.
