Sylvester Stallone visited the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and hosted a Carbonadi vodka tasting for Las Vegas liquor professionals. The event included a tour and a VIP lunch scheduled at Carbone Riviera overlooking Lake Bellagio.
Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas is being sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after a cashier was allegedly fired for refusing to remove her religious headscarf. The case highlights workplace accommodation issues at Nevada resorts.
Nearly nine years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden is still a place where people remember, reflect, and care for the memory of each victim. Fifty-eight trees stand for the lives lost, and the community keeps their stories alive.
A travel vlogger from Haryana was hit with racist taunts while filming on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. The video, now viral, has sparked debate about the stereotypes some visitors still face in the city’s entertainment districts.
Melissa Diette is now general manager for the AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park, overseeing 441 rooms in downtown Las Vegas. The dual-branded property opened in September 2025.
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré will design the $200 million Las Vegas Museum of Art, set to open in Symphony Park in 2029. His approach draws on desert traditions and community needs.
Wine consumption has dropped nationwide for five years, but Las Vegas wine bars and importers are rethinking their approach with new tasting rooms and creative menus aimed at younger visitors and locals.
El Cortez Hotel and Casino will soon add two new restaurants to its lineup: Siegel’s 1941 for breakfast and lunch, and Alex Prime Steakhouse for dinner.
Las Vegas is seeing a wave of new restaurant openings, food hall launches, and entertainment events this fall, while some venues prepare to close or change hands. Here’s what locals and visitors should know about the latest changes across the city.
Golden Gate Hotel & Casino is opening a new high-limit slot room as part of its shift toward slots and electronic gaming. The space launches with a ribbon-cutting Friday and follows a year of major changes to the casino floor.
Independent coffee operators in Downtown Las Vegas are transforming the city’s daytime scene with creative drinks, mobile service, and community-driven events. New concepts are drawing locals and visitors beyond the standard coffee run.
Derek Stevens’ At Par initiative drew over 120000 Canadians to Fremont Street by matching Canadian dollars to US value through August, helping downtown casinos offset a sharp drop in international tourism
Longstanding Las Vegas venues like Atomic Liquors and Golden Steer Steakhouse continue to draw locals and visitors with their unique stories, classic menus and decades of hospitality. Here’s what sets these enduring spots apart in a city known for constant change
Visions Park, a $40 million affordable housing project with 99 units for blind and visually impaired residents, has officially opened near the Blind Center of Nevada’s main campus at 950 Visions Park Lane
Las Vegas is seeing a new wave of coffee concepts, from Griffin Cafe’s bar-turned-cafe in Fremont East to mobile and pop-up experiences, offering locals and visitors fresh ways to connect beyond nightlife.
A proposed Business Improvement District could bring $1.9 million annually to the Las Vegas Arts District, funding safety, maintenance, and business support as early as 2027 if approved by property owners and the city council
Downtown Las Vegas will mark Mexican Independence Day on September 15 with a free, all-ages event at Fremont Street Experience, featuring Latin music, food trucks, and a headline set by Terry Ilous and The Vagabonds.
A government-backed on-the-job training program at the Vegas Chamber is helping local businesses offset hiring costs, with Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visiting the EmployNV Business Hub to highlight its impact on June 18.
Two penthouses spanning nearly 10,000 square feet atop Soho Lofts are now for sale, offering buyers the option to purchase individually or as a combined residence for $5 million in downtown Las Vegas.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026, highlighting decades of hospitality, gaming, and dining in the heart of Downtown. The resort features four hotel towers, a shark tank pool, and a range of restaurants and nightlife
Esther’s Kitchen in Downtown Las Vegas has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by the 2026 Michelin Guide Southwest, marking the guide’s return to Las Vegas after 17 years. The recognition highlights the restaurant’s value-driven Italian menu and local impact.
Amish Jam Jelly Honey House is expanding with a new shop at Downtown Container Park, 707 E Fremont Street, Suite 1070, expected to open later this year. The specialty food retailer already operates two Las Vegas Valley locations.
Las Vegas-based YouTube creator Vegas Matt, known for his slot machine videos, was escorted out of The Venetian in late 2023 but remains active at other Strip and downtown casinos, with a fan event set for Fontainebleau in October.
Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino has been honored as the top sunset rooftop venue in Las Vegas for 2026, recognized for its panoramic views from the 60th floor and its role in shaping Downtown nightlife
Golden Nugget Las Vegas is now the first casino in the city to offer 3-Dice Yahtzee, a new table game based on the classic family dice game, with unique betting options and bonus payouts available on the gaming floor.
The new Maryland Parkway Bus Rapid Transit Red Line is now operating, reducing transit commute times by 20% along a corridor connecting downtown Las Vegas, UNLV, and Harry Reid International Airport
SoulBelly BBQ in the Arts District will host The Big Jiggly Cookout September 4–5, featuring a special dine-in platter, live music, and take-home barbecue packages for Labor Day weekend in Downtown Las Vegas.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas introduces a $199 all-inclusive deal featuring a two-night midweek stay, daily food and beverage credits, and no resort fees, available for bookings through December 28, 2026.
Story of the Year performed a free, all-ages show at Fremont Street Experience on August 22 as part of the Downtown Rocks Summer Concert Series, with more free concerts scheduled through October in Downtown Las Vegas
The 25th Anniversary 9/11 “Never Forget” Tribute will take place September 11 on Fremont Street, featuring a sunrise Freedom Ride and an evening march of first responders to honor those lost in 2001.
