Arts + Culture

Night Shift

Ben Davis captures Reno After Dark Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Ben Davis When the recession hit late in the first decade of the 2000s, like a lot of others in the corporate banking world, Ben Davis lost his job. Davis had spent the bulk of his early career on the creative side of corporate banking and branding. His world changed in a big way. Davis knew he still wanted to tap into his creative brain. And that’s about the time he fell in love with “Reno After Dark.” That’s the name...

Education

A Positive Return on Investment

Urban Roots is grounded in sustainable agriculture and communities Article by Erin Hana-Butros Meyering Nestled in the heart of Reno, Urban Roots has blossomed from its modest beginnings into a cornerstone of community enrichment, embodying the essence of growth and sustainability. Established originally from an idea to combine STEM education with gardening and taking roots in 2012 with a vision to reconnect individuals to the source of their food, this nonprofit has cultivated a space...

Finance + Legal Services

Money Moves

Key investment considerations in 2025 Article by Angela Rudolph Knowing how to invest your money to maximize wealth preservation, optimize tax efficiency, and abate inflation is challenging. Finding the right diversification mix, including stocks, bonds, and real estate investments is both an art and a science. Luckily, professionals like Rachel Eckard from Edward Jones and James Sande from Ameriprise Financial are well-versed in the economic landscape of 2025 and have deep understandings of...

Entertainment

The Voice of Reno Sports

Meet Chris Payne Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Eric Marks If you’ve ever been to a Reno-area sports game then you’ve likely heard the gruff but excitable tenor of Chris Payne. Since 2016, Payne has been the emcee for the Reno Aces. And, after lending his radio voice and sports acumen to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ minor league affiliate, others took notice, landing him gigs with the Reno Ice Raiders, men’s and women’s basketball at University of Nevada, Reno, and Wolfpack...