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🗳️ Election Year Chaos and Confusion

According to the U.S. Constitution, states are in charge of running their own elections, but President Trump just signed an executive order demanding national oversight of voter rolls and limitations on mail-in voting by signing an executive order that’s already facing legal challenges. [Associated Press]

• So, how does this affect our local elections? 🤔 Nevada Secretary of State joins City Cast Las Vegas to discuss the status of voting in the Silver State and if we’ll still be able to vote by mail. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🤬 Congresswoman is F’n Mad

Rep. Susie Lee dropped four F-bombs in one social media post to describe her reaction to President Trump’s attendance at a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship. She deleted the post and followed it up with a profanity-free non-apology. [KSNV]

💡Controversial NV Energy Rate Change Delayed

You now have until January 1, 2027 to get angry about it. [Nevada Current]

🎰 Gambling Returns to the Tropicana

Well, kinda. A pop-up casino showed up at the old Tropicana site this week and continues today (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) next to the A’s stadium-in-progress. The “casino” is just a trailer with a few slot machines, but it helps keep the property’s gaming license legally active. The same thing happens every now and then at the site of the long-gone Moulin Rouge. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• The Flamingo is replacing signs with LED screens, but don’t panic — the iconic plumage marquee will stick around. [KLAS]
• The Downtown Grand is going up for sale after the current owners defaulted on a construction loan. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
• Park MGM just saw front desk workers unionize. [KVVU]

POP’S Philly Cheesesteaks has been a locals favorite in Charleston Heights for more than 20 years. You can’t miss the distinctive arched roof on the corner of Decatur and Alta, but the restaurant just unveiled a few changes.

👀 What’s New?

Renovations include an enhanced outdoor dining patio, a refreshed Benjamin Franklin mural, and a new retro-style sign, while preserving the original at the Neon Museum. POP’S also debuted a food truck for special events and regular Saturday appearances at Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits.

😀 What Does “POP’S” Stand For?

The name represents the “Pride of Philly Steaks” with the City of Brotherly Love well represented on the menu. Just walk up to the counter and order. The restaurant’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Some staff members have been part of the team since day one, including general manager Jose Hernandez.

🥤Second-Gen Family Biz

POP’S was founded by Perry and Barbara Walton; North Carolina transplants who moved to Las Vegas, but loved the food and culture of Philadelphia. It’s been a family-owned business all this time and is now run by daughter Christina.

😋 The Perfect Cheesesteak?

POP’S cheesesteaks are made with sliced Ribeye, locally baked buns, and vegetables brought in fresh daily. There are lots of options on the menu, but typically you’d choose between American or Provolone cheese (or if you really want to get crazy, authentic Cheese Whiz). Ask for the sandwich “wit” or “wit-out” onions. You can go with chicken instead of steak too.

💰 The Bestseller

The most popular cheesesteak is the #32 with provolone, peppers, and mushrooms. POP’S occasionally rotates in seasonal specials like the Holiday Hoagie ( sliced turkey with gravy, mayo, cranberry, and stuffing, layered with sweet potato fries) and a summer Lobster Roll on lettuce and tomato.

🍟 Extra, Extra

Fried sides are the specialty, so load up on mac n’ cheese bites, green beans, mozzarella sticks, and more. The coconut dipping syrup with the sweet potato fries is a nice touch. POP'S even has packaged Tastykake treats, which all Philadelphians crave, but is hard to find outside the Northeast.

• POP’S is an iconic spot that helps define the character of Charleston Heights, a neighborhood you might want to visit a little more often. [City Cast Las Vegas ✍️]