Renovated Doolittle Active Adult Center to reopen
Ribbon-cutting and tours Feb. 22, Center reopens to public Feb. 26 Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear will celebrate the newly renovated Doolittle Active Adult Center with a ribbon-cutting and tours…
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Cortez Masto celebrates Year of the Dragon in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) recently joined Nevada community members at the Year of the Dragon Celebration hosted by the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI)…
Social Security administration updates Equity Action Plan
Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) today. “We will administer our programs…
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell surprises kids at Barbershop Books kickoff event
LAS VEGAS – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made a surprise appearance at an event where members of the NFL Legends Community, local barbers and 150 children from the Boys &…
Do you need a new or replacement Social Security card? We’re making it easier
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada If you need a new or replacement Social Security card, we’ve got great news! You may be able to complete,…
Top Filipino chefs host dinner collaboration in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Istorya, a Las Vegas-based Filipino pop-up restaurant, is excited to announce a dinner collaboration that brings together the top Filipino chefs across the country. Isang Kusina, or…
Social Security cards are safer at home
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Scams to steal your personal information are at an all-time high. That’s why it remains critical to safeguard important personal…
General enrollment period for Medicare
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and…
Acting Secretary Su travels to Las Vegas for CES, engagements with Asian Community Development Council, Arriba Las Vegas Worker Center
WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visited Las Vegas from Jan. 9-11, 2024, to uplift the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to working families and building an economy that…
5 things to know when your child with disabilities turns 18
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their…
Youth invited to Jan. 20 auditions for City of Las Vegas Night of Expressions youth talent showcase
Youth ages 8-22 invited to participate Youth ages 8 to 22 that would like to share their entertainment talents in a free public performance are invited to audition for the…
Culinary Union celebrates historic union for 7K hospitality workers in Nevada
Las Vegas – Culinary Union was proud to mark the historic and hard-fought union contracts won for over 40,000 hospitality workers in Las Vegas by hosting a celebration with Vice-President…
How providing race and ethnicity data helps all customers
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada We are continuously working to better understand how Social Security’s programs serve the public. Collecting race and ethnicity data for…
Social Security and scam awareness
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use targeted, sophisticated tactics to deceive you…
Happy holidays from Social Security
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada The holiday season often brings us feelings of warmth and joy. At Social Security, we want you to know we…
Exclusive dinner series celebrates Las Vegas business icons
Las Vegas – In an unprecedented celebration of visionary leadership, an exclusive and intimate evening beckoned the distinguished C-suite executives of Las Vegas. The inaugural event of the quarterly dinner…
Social Security and scam awareness
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use targeted, sophisticated tactics to deceive you…
Snap towing donates $100,000 to Las Vegas rescue mission to help the homeless
LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Rescue Mission announced today it has received a generous donation from Snap Towing, which will be used toward its holiday-based funding needs. Snap Towing…
SSA Talks: Will Social Security be there when I retire?
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Will Social Security be there when I retire? That’s the question we’re answering in the latest episode of our audio…
Save your place in line with mobile check-in express
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Our Mobile Check-In Express feature makes it easier to check in if you must visit a Social Security office. To…
‘Medicare is Better Than Ever’ tour rolls into Las Vegas
Tour educates seniors about lower drug prices LAS VEGAS, NV — On Day 17 of Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour, Founder and President of the Asian…
Ronald McDonald House wins ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ from Vegas Chamber
Charity has much to celebrate during 25th year of serving families in medical crisis Las Vegas – On Thursday, October 12th, the Vegas Chamber hosted its “Business of the Year”…
City of Las Vegas proclaims Filipino American History Month
LAS Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman issued a proclamation dedicating October as Filipino American History Month in the city, which is home to a sizable Fil-Am population. At City Hall on…
Celebrating another first-ever BCBP milestone in America: NAC 1 USA
Members of the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) from New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, North American cities and the Asia-Pacific Region will converge in Las Vegas,…
Premiere of ‘1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom’ celebrates Filipino history in Las Vegas
Las Vegas – The enchanting aura of Las Vegas was adorned with Filipino culture and history as hundreds gathered at the South Point Cinemark Century Theater for the premiere of…
25th Jackpot Joanie opens Spring Mountain Road
On Tuesday, September 19th, the Nevada Small Business Council hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Jackpot Joanie’s on Spring Mountain Road. ECL owner Ron Winchel…
Nevada state AFL-CIO recognizes Fil-Am leader Grace Vergara-Mactal for 27 years of service
LAS VEGAS — SEIU 1107 Executive Director Grace Vergara-Mactal announced her retirement effective September 30, 2023 after a three-decade career. SEIU 1107 Chief of Staff, Sam Shaw, will assume the…
Las Vegas volunteers launch global campaign offering message of hope
At a time when the desire for better government is on the minds of people the world over, Jehovah’s Witnesses will launch an international campaign to bring attention to a…
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District teams up with Cox Communications to provide free Cox WiFi to 50,000 qualified households
With the swipe of their library card, thousands of Southern Nevadans can now get FREE Cox WiFi access through an innovative program from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and…
Philippine Honorary Consulate opens in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV — The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles opened its first-ever Philippine Honorary Consulate in Las Vegas, following a commitment to make government services accessible to the…