Local Services

The Feast That Feeds Everyone

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada provides for the community on Thanksgiving Day, and beyond Article by Liza Belka | Photography by Supplied By Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada Thanksgiving is built around familiar traditions: a warm meal, a gathering place, and people to share it with. But what that table looks like is different for every family. For more than six decades, St. Vincent's Dining Room has been a gathering place in Northern Nevada. What began as a small soup kitchen in...

Wellness

The Seasonal Shift

SAD is more than the winter blues Article by Shelby Rockers We hear this every year: the “winter blues.” But what is it really? For some, it goes beyond simply feeling less motivated or wishing for a little more sunshine. Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. It most commonly occurs during the fall and winter months, when daylight becomes shorter. We know how unpredictable our weather can be, especially in Reno. One day we may...

Life + Culture

A Town Called Freedom

The Reno neighborhood that didn't want to be Reno Article by Brianna Soloski | Photography by Photos Provided by Nevada Historical Society In the mid-1940s, there was talk of annexing the area southwest of Mt. Rose Street with the city of Reno, but residents were opposed. According to the Historic Reno Preservation Society, this area was “roughly defined as South Virginia Road on the east, Mt. Rose Street on the north, Hunter Lake Road on the west, and Mountain View Road on the south.” ...

Life + Culture

What Reno Gave Me

Residents share their "Dear Reno" letters Photography by Willis Bretz Dear Reno, You surprised me. I came for to be near my family and stayed for the life you make possible: cultured, adventurous, beautiful, and wonderfully easy. I love that the performing and fine arts flourish here, from inspired exhibitions at the Nevada Museum of Art to music, theater, dance, and festivals that give the city energy and imagination. I love that Lake Tahoe, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, is...

Arts + Culture

Everyone's Invited

Local families open their Thanksgiving tables to international students Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Eric Marks Imagine arriving in a new country, learning a new culture, and finding yourself in a city where you know almost no one. Then fall arrives and its holiday season. You’ve heard about Thanksgiving, perhaps studied its history, but you've never experienced the ritual of gathering around a table with an American family. For international students at the University of Nevada...

Home + Design

A Table to Remember

Set the table and the scene for a successful holiday dinner Article by Angela Rudolph Tayour | Photography by Eric Marks Picture a warm room filled with smiling friends and family, cozy sweaters, autumn décor, and drinks enjoyed after a fantastic Thanksgiving meal. After all, isn’t that every hostess’ goal? Our tendency to romanticize the holidays shouldn’t be considered a flaw. Instead, lean in to it. Prioritize harmony in your home with less stress and an unforgettable evening for everyone...

Life + Culture

Reno’s Restless Past

Inside the Legends, Landmarks, and Lives Shaping the City’s History Article by Brianna Soloski Reno’s history is woven tightly into the city’s identity. A quick Google search will reveal a community shaped by restless pioneers, geothermal energy beneath our feet, and decades of tales told of the mansions along the Truckee River.   Whether you believe in ghosts or simply love a good story, Reno’s supernatural lore offers a unique entry into understanding the Biggest Little City’s past. The...

Food + Beverage

Garden to Table

Dr. Chelsea Dean finds serenity in her home garden Article by Liza Belka | Photography by Melody Ricketts For local dentist Dr. Chelsea Dean, growing food at home began with a childhood memory. As a little girl, Dean often stayed with her Aunt Gayle, whose backyard held the kind of garden childhood memories are made of. Each evening, her aunt would hand her a bowl and send her to gather ingredients for dinner. “I would walk through the cutest picket fence to a beautifully overgrown garden,”...

Food + Beverage

The Tasty Tradition Behind Reno’s Middle Eastern Cuisine

From shawarma to baklava, savor comforting flavors, traditions, and stories Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering | Photography by Eric Marks Fall has a way of making us crave food that feels like a hug: warm spices, hearty flavors, pillowy bread, perhaps something savory tucked into a pita. Whether Middle Eastern food is already part of your comfort-food rotation or you are feeling brave enough to order something unfamiliar, Reno has plenty of delicious places to start exploring. And it is...

Food + Beverage

Where Wine Grows

Nevada's next agricultural chapter comes from the vines Article by Liza Belka When most people picture wine country, Nevada probably isn't the first place that comes to mind. Our state is known for sagebrush, high desert, and endless stretches of open land, not necessarily rolling vineyards. Yet across Northern Nevada, researchers, growers, and winemakers are proving that wine grapes don't just survive here. They have potential to thrive. "Wine grapes are an incredibly sustainable crop,"...