🌱 City Council Meeting + Reno Public Market Opening Date Set

Welcome back, Reno! I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 92 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The Reno City Council met on Aug. 10 to discuss a variety of issues. The council approved the purchase of new vehicles and equipment for its fleet. The new acquisitions will not exceed $5 million. The council also awarded a $4.7 million contract to Granite Construction Company for the Dry Creek Restoration project. The meeting's full agenda can be viewed at the link. (Press Release Desk)
2. Reno Public Market has announced a late October opening date. The new space at the corner of Plumb Lane and South Virginia St. will host over 18 local food vendors. The 20,000-square-foot space will also host Maker's Paradise Art Collective and a number of local performers. KRNV shared a list of announced vendors. (KRNV)
3. A University of Nevada, Reno student founded a new program called Financially Fit Employees. The program is meant to attract businesses while retaining qualified employees in the Reno area. Several businesses in the area are implementing the program. The businesses are reportedly investing in employees while educating them on retirement options. (KOLO)

Today in and around Reno:

• Swan Lake Bird Walk At The Lahontan Audubon Society (7:30 AM)
• Reno City Council Special Meeting At The City of Reno (11:00 AM)
• Sunflower Festival At Andelin Family Farm, Sparks (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it, Wednesday was National Spoil Your Dog Day. The Nevada Humane Society shared this adorable video to celebrate. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• Washoe County is highlighting the Urban Roots nonprofit. The organization educates children on growing their own food and proper nutrition. Click to learn more about Urban Roots. (Washoe County, Nevada - Government via Facebook)
• The Reno/Tahoe Senior Games is still accepting registrations. Visit the city's website to learn more and register. (City of Reno)

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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.