🌱 Beyond Van Gogh Exhibit + Search For Stabbing Suspect

Good morning, Reno, I'm Miranda Fraraccio and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town., Here is everything you need to know today in 5 minutes or less.

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Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 89 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. Reno voters will be casting ballots in November to determine the city's next mayor. The choice is between current Mayor Hillary Schieve and George "Eddie" Lorton. Nonpartisan candidate Lorton has provided voters with a full guide on how he plans to transform Reno. Click the following link to compare the two candidates. (Reno Gazette Journal)
2. The Reno-Sparks Convention Center will be opening the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit on Aug. 19. The exhibit is interactive and provides a unique experience into the post-impressionists' most famous work. The exhibit has sold over 2.5 million tickets while touring the globe. (FoxReno.com)
3. The Reno Police Department is currently searching for a suspect in a Monday night stabbing investigation. The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. in Reno's downtown area. The suspect fled the scene. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the department. (KOLO)

Today in Reno:

• Reno City Council Meeting At The City of Reno (12:00 PM)
• Feed The Camel At McKinley Arts and Culture Center (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Nevada Humane Society reminds the community that reading to a pet can greatly reduce stress - for both the reader and the pet. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• SPCA of Northern Nevada notifies the community that its adoption center is open for tours. The center has plenty of animals available for adoption at 4950 Spectrum Blvd. (SPCA of Northern Nevada via Facebook)
• The Reno Fire Department announces that its Dumpster program will be operating through Aug. 21. Residents can drop off yard vegetation waste through the program. (Reno Fire Department via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.