I’ve struggled with how to do posts on the countless methods to save money on food in Las Vegas. Trying to compile a definitive list would be exhausting to read, much less attempt, and it would include methods I have never personally tried. Instead, I’m picking a supermarket and restaurant that I patronize regularly to show […]
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Living Local — Appreciating the Las Vegas...
The Las Vegas Valley bus system (officially, the Regional Transportation Commission or RTC for short) doesn’t come close to public-transport systems available in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, or Chicago, but over the last 10 years, the RTC has made consistent improvements and now offers services of which every Las Vegas local (as […]
Online E-Buyer Platforms
I’m back! In what the L.A. Times deemed a “Las Vegas story” I had a wild time that kept me busy for a bit. You may have seen the national news story: escaping felon on his way to Court for sentencing hijacks a truck while under fire from the police officer that let him escape, rams 4 […]
Living Local — How I Keep My Las Vegas Transpor...
In my last post, I discussed why private-transportation costs (car, insurance, taxes, gas) in Las Vegas are among the highest in the U.S. This time I cover how I personally keep these costs down, knowing full well that not all these tips are applicable to everybody’s situation. Owning a “Minimum-Cost Ride” There are times in […]
Living Local — The High Cost of Driving in Las ...
This post is Part One of a three-part series discussing Las Vegas transportation costs. Next week’s post will offer suggestions on reducing transportation cost, followed by a third post discussing public transportation in Southern Nevada. Most people moving to Las Vegas will see a spike in private transportation costs. Housing expenses are heavily determined by […]
Opportunity Zones & Opportunities Abound
How about that VGK win a few nights ago?! Took it in the shoot-out. I’m sad to say I wasn’t there – we lost the shoot-out at the game I attended recently. Donuts for all for last night’s shut-out, too. Sweet. Speaking of the Vegas Golden Knights – and who isn’t? – they are opening […]
Living Local — Stripwalker
One resolution I made this year (and I don’t make many) is to take a night stroll, every month or so, down the Las Vegas Strip. For world-class walking, the Strip is hard to beat. It’s laid out on (pretty much) a straight line. The visuals, discoveries, and choices for spending time choices are limitless […]
The Magic of Jen Kramer
[Editor’s Note: This review appeared in the January Las Vegas Advisor. We liked the show so much (and thought it was such a fine review!) that we’re posting it here for everyone to see.] Jen Kramer graduated from Yale University in 2014, which makes her around 26 or 27. So not only is she a […]
Living Local — Five Print Sources of Vegas Ente...
Years ago when Norma Foote and I wrote the book Arts America, we said that art lovers must overcome three obstacles to attend an entertainment or sporting event. One, they have to know about the event; two, they should decide if there is any prior information they need to enjoy the event (rules of the […]
Millenial Exodus?
What’s up, California? 63% of your state’s millenials say they are considering leaving the Golden State. Could it be because they can buy a typical $630,000 LA home for $300,000 in Las Vegas? These numbers represent the median home prices for Los Angeles and Las Vegas today. The answer is – pretty much so. Many millennials in California feel […]
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