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New data portal for Southern Nevada unveiled

United Way of Southern Nevada has launched a new online research tool to provide data to nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, media and individuals to help “support and create positive social change in their communities.”

Syringe vending machines expanding in Clark County

Two vending machines that dispense sterile needles in Las Vegas will soon turn to five as the Trac-B Exchange continues its efforts at curbing the spread of HIV through injection drug use.

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School’s T-shirt drive aids Las Vegas shooting victims

Students at Green Valley High School have raised roughly $60,000 for the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund by selling Vegas Strong T-shirts to schools across the Clark County School District.

Henderson takes steps to make city business more transparent

Henderson Mayor Debra March is making good on her promise to make city operations more open and accessible. The first step in that process is to make public records requests less expensive.

Motorcyclist killed in collision with SUV in Henderson

Driver of Honda Pilot may have failed to yield right of way for the motorcyclist near the intersection of Boulder Highway and Galleria Drive, police say.

CCSD superintendent bans Trustee Child from school property

Clark County School District Superintendent Pat Skorkowksy says he is banning Trustee Kevin Child from district property after he repeatedly ignored the restrictions Skorkowsky put in place for visiting schools and staff.

Lebanese American Festival keeps culture, food at forefront

“We want to continue our tradition,” said Sami Alhwayek, president of the St. Sharbel council. “We need to remind people, ‘Yeah, you live here, but don’t forget where you came from. Don’t forget the food, don’t forget the language, don’t forget the culture, don’t forget the music, the songs.’”

Friends in the Desert feeds Henderson’s homeless

This is the Friends in the Desert program at St. Timothy’s, 43 Pacific Ave., which began serving food for the needy 21 years ago. Dufendach took over the program soon after it had begun, when she joined the church.

Las Cazuelas recipes drawn from Mexico’s Puebla region

“In the beginning it was a little rough because everybody wants the regular chimichangas,” said Manuel Avendano, manager of the restaurant near Eastern Avenue at Silverado Ranch Boulevard. “Which is good, but we try to do a different menu.”

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