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Plans delayed for downtown luxury hotel

A swanky hotel by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer won’t be landing in downtown Las Vegas anytime soon because it’s unlikely customers will pay room rates needed to make the project pencil out.

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Jewelry maker got into hobby at age of 60

Darel Georges of Sun City Summerlin always made it a point to know the intricacies of machines. He brought his infatuation to Las Vegas in 1958, but he didn’t know anything about making jewelry until some 23 years ago, when, at the age of 60, he became fascinated by the machinery used to create gold and silver rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and other fine pieces.

Dining pick of the week: Parsley Mediterranean Grill

Parsley is more than a garnish. At Parsley Mediterranean Grill, Several parsley bowls are chicken or steak shwarma over basmati rice with a salad of fresh parsley, chopped onion and tahini dressing, a sesame seed-based with garlic coriander, ground cumin and lemon juice.

Karen Avenue named for Thomas & Mack co-developer’s daughter

The partnership between Parry Thomas and Jerome D. Mack, two Las Vegas pioneers, began with a land development downtown and in Paradise that — in some ways — centered around Karen Avenue.

Cellphone law doing little to curb distracted driving

A law that encourages drivers to pay more attention to the road is having the opposite effect on residents, according to valley police.

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Girl Scouts plan celebrations for reaching 100-year milestone

One hundred years ago, a girl named Juliette Gordon Low envisioned creating an organization that would empower young women to be successful and productive members of society.

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