We need more specialty courts, ice rinks and cheaper public markets!
A recap of our weekly reporting plus bonus content, including highlighted community comments.
In the slew of angry, accusatory comments we sometimes get on social media, there were positive, constructive discussions this week on our posts about Reno needing a second ice rink, more affordable public markets and local specialty courts.
“They are great solutions and help a lot of people,” Holly Vernon wrote about specialty courts on our Facebook, after we highlighted recent successes. “However, when it’s over, not having that structure is often debilitating and people often times fall apart again- finding a way to continue supporting the graduates of these programs even when they’re out is an important thing to consider.”
“I was excited to see some variety in Latin American food coming to Reno, but like others was surprised by the high prices,” Emily.runs.a.lot wrote on our Instagram about the Reno Public Market marking one year of existence, echoing others.
“I paid $11 for 1 bar of soap at the market,” amandas_healthy_sould added. “😂 Couldn't even think about buying food after that. So unaffordable.”
“This isn’t even a question,” Hillary Reilly wrote on Facebook when we asked if Reno Ice should add a second sheet of ice on its property in south Reno.”We need the second sheet. Reno Ice has been an amazing thing for the community, and the programs there all have lots of participation. We need to second sheet to better support and grow the skating community in town.”
Here’s to continued growth of local activities, opportunities, market places, and help for each other, but hopefully with follow through and reasonable prices.
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