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May 12, 2026

Teens Shut Down Foodie Fest, an Immersive Filipino Feast, and Is Vegas Good For Jobseekers?

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Teens Shut Down Foodie Fest, an Immersive Filipino Feast, and Is Vegas Good For Jobseekers?

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Teens shut down the Great American Foodie Fest after brawls forced organizers to close early for the first time in 14 years — so what went wrong and how should Vegas rethink event design? Plus, Las Vegas ranked 19th best city to start a career but does that match the reality on the ground? Host Jesse Merrick and creative producer Jacob Solis are joined by Istorya co-founder Walbert Castillo to break down the headlines and preview Isang Kusina, an immersive Filipino-American dining experience coming May 22nd to the Keep Memory Alive Event Center.

It’s not too late to become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor! Sign up by today, March 12th, to enter into our raffle for a pair of tickets to Istorya’s Isang Kusina experience. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.

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