March Madness is back at Plaza. The downtown hotel-casino will once again host its annual “March Mania” viewing parties for the NCAA’s championship tournament, according to a release. Its parties are scheduled for March 19 and 20 at the Plaza Event Center.Admission to $25 per day, and capacity and seating will be limited due to […]
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Downtown Going Digital to Help Manage Traffic Congestion
An innovative pilot program launched in downtown Las Vegas this month aims to reduce traffic congestion and increase roadway safety in the area. The six-month trial curbside management project is a collaboration between Cox Communications and the city of Las Vegas, focusing on a portion of Main Street, officials announced Thursday. The pilot program includes […]
Las Vegas Schools Latest to Reopen Among Large US Districts
School bells ring Monday for the youngest students in Las Vegas, where the nation’s fifth-largest school district will return kids to classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic with a “hybrid” schedule for preschoolers through third graders. The move in a region hard hit both physically and economically by COVID-19 makes the sprawling Clark County School District, […]
Virgin Hotel will Open in Las Vegas with No Parking or Resort Fees
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is due to open in about a month and guests will find they won’t have to pay resort or parking fees. According to a news release from the company, it is a big proponent of upfront pricing and no resort fees at any of its properties. It’s referred to as the […]
Several Las Vegas Hotels Offering COVID-19 Tests for Guests
Getting a COVID-19 test is as easy as taking a trip to the spa for some Las Vegas tourists. A number of hotel-casinos in the city’s resort corridor offer on-site COVID-19 testing, including The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Reviv Spa, Boyd Gaming Corp.’s Main Street Station and MGM Resorts International properties. The testing protocols are […]
Making Your Dream Home A Reality in Las Vegas
While a lot has changed recently, the desire to own a home remains strong. Bank of America’s Homebuyer Insights found that over 4-in-5 (85 percent) prospective homebuyers said saving for a home remains a priority. In fact, 56 percent say they are either accelerating their home purchase timeline (14 percent) or are still on course […]
Cadence in Henderson Announces New Food Truck Program
Cadence in Henderson is announcing a new food truck booking program, bringing a variety of tastes to residents and neighbors of the 2,200-acre master-planned community. The newly launched booking program is open for all mobile food vendors with a valid Henderson business license to apply and, upon verification, schedule their dates to serve throughout the […]
Red-Hot US Housing Market: January New Home Sales Jump 4.3%
Demand for new homes in the U.S. surged 4.3% in January with the housing market still one of the strongest segments of the economy. Last month’s increase pushed sales of new homes to an adjusted annual rate of 923,000, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. That’s much stronger than the 855,000 that economists were expecting. December’s […]
3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life
There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years. CoreLogic indicated that equity increased for the average homeowner by $17,000 in the last year alone. ATTOM Data Solutions, in their latest U.S. […]
Hottest Latin-Inspired Bites Around The Las Vegas Valley
It’s no secret Las Vegas is known for its culinary scene, on and off the Strip. But there is another trend that is sweeping the valley that promises to make you set aside your diet. You’ll miss it if you’re not connected on social media. 8 News Now explored some of the most popular Latin-inspired […]
