Life + Culture

Choosing Love by Choosing Yourself First

One local matchmaker and officiant shares how to create the foundation for meaningful companionship, and why love begins long before the first date Article by Jennifer Florendo Self-love isn’t a buzzword to Wanda Tracey, the Henderson-based matchmaker and officiant known for her thoughtful, introspective approach to pairing people. It is, she explains, the starting line for every healthy relationship. “Self-love is the foundation for everything,” she says. It shows up in companionship...

Food + Beverage

Pair Wine and Chocolate Like a Pro

Love chocolate? Love wine? Get tips on pairing the two for Valentine’s Day or any sweet day of the year! Article by Eve Bushman | Photography by Rachita Dhakal What happens when a winemaker and a chocolatier come together—and invite their teams to share expertise? The result is a thoughtfully crafted pairing, designed with intention from first sip to final bite. Welcome to a unique styling headed by local winemaker Steven Bowen for Charleston Peak Winery and local chocolatier Jean-Marie...

Education

The Heart Behind the Hallways

How Green Valley Christian School builds community in Henderson Article by Patranya Bhoolsuwan | Photography by GV Christian School Perched atop a hill at Sunset and Valle Verde, Green Valley Christian School has been a cornerstone of the Henderson community for more than four decades. What began as a small preschool in 1991 has flourished into a vibrant infant-through-12th-grade campus serving more than 850 students. For Executive Pastor Rebekah “Bekah” Withey, who has been part of the school...

Arts + Culture

Fearlessly Stepping Into The Spotlight

Las Vegas photographer Casey Jade turns her lens toward deep, lasting transformation Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Casey Jade and Michael Roberts For years, Las Vegas readers have seen the world through Casey Jade’s eyes, creating portraits of Valley residents that feel like they are finally exhaling. But ask her what she really does now, and the answer reaches far beyond the camera.   She has evolved her business into Highest Self Studios, which she describes as “a...

Life + Culture

Love Local Impact

Celebrating nonprofits that strengthen Southern Nevada through compassion and community Article by Alexander Fraser Love is more than a sentiment in the Las Vegas Valley, it is a force that quietly powers families, protects the vulnerable, heals the wounded, and preserves the beauty of the place we call home. Every day, local nonprofits carry that love forward, often in ways the broader community never sees. In this special “Love Local” issue, we highlight four organizations whose missions are...

Life + Culture

Skyward in Pink

Local pilot helps turn a hot pink jet into a love letter to survivors, dreamers, and her city Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Casey Jade What began as a reporting assignment for Stephanie Goetz quickly became a firsthand experience when she took the controls of an airplane. An award-winning television news anchor, she climbed into the cockpit for a segment on aviation and felt her world tilt as the runway fell away. “The moment I put my hands on the yoke and felt the airplane lift off...

Finance + Legal Services

Protecting Your Business

As your business grows, your legal needs grow with it. Many business owners move out of the early startup phase and into a more structured stage of development where systems, processes, and long-term goals come into focus. This phase brings opportunity, but it also requires more intentional planning. Sustainable growth depends not only on revenue and operations, but also on how well you manage risk, protect assets, and plan for the future. While every business is different, the...

Food + Beverage

The Color of Safety

In a high-pressure commercial kitchen, communication happens fast—and not always with words. Yes, you’ll hear the classics like “behind!” and “corner!”, but some of the most important safety systems don’t make a sound at all.One of the most critical silent systems? Color-coded cutting boards.This isn’t just about staying organized or looking professional for the health inspector. Color-coded cutting boards are a core pillar of food safety, designed to prevent cross-contamination, protect guests...

Health + Wellness

A Mind for Healing

How Brian Mears turned family crisis into a revolution in mental health care Article by Patranya Bhoolsuwan | Photography by Michele Sylvester When Brian Mears got the phone call that would change his life forever, he wasn’t thinking about opening a mental health clinic. He wasn’t thinking about brain scans, psychology, or trauma-informed care. He was thinking about how to help seven children, his nieces and nephews, who had nowhere else to go. “They were living in a van in a Las Vegas...

Life + Culture

Serving Our Kids

Fighting child hunger by helping kids thrive with reliable nutrition Article by Elaine and Scott Harris | Photography by Serving Our Kids Foundation When government funding for feeding Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable children was halted, the strain was felt across the valley. In the absence of dependable support, Serving Our Kids Foundation ( servingourkids.org ) stepped up to help fill the gap for food-insecure families, making a real difference in the lives of thousands. Founded in 2013...