Promoting awareness & engagement in Reno's city development
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 182 | Founded | 6 years ago | Last Issue | 10 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
thebarberbrief.substack.comLatest Issues
Reno Elections, Wildfires, Data Centers, Private Development & Local Government updates
I have a lot of updates for you this week, so please read carefully through the Brief for items of interest to you, including this week’s public City of Reno meetings; recent Reno government actions; new City of Reno election coverage; loca...
THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS: WCSD Strategic Plan, NE Connector, J Resort’s Proposed Skyways
Today’s Brief consists solely of a quick alert to four public meetings occurring this week to discuss the Washoe County School District’s Strategic Plan (two sessions); the feasibility of a RTC Connector; and the designs of two skyways that...
2026 City of Reno GENERAL ELECTION GUIDE
I am excited to announce that I have updated my 2026 guide to our local City of Reno elections, and I will continue to update it through Election Day. I’ll post the full guide here, but it’s pretty lengthy, so it may be cut short if you’re...
Local Development News for the Week of September 21, 2026
I’ve been out of town for a few weeks, so today’s Brief includes a bunch of updates as well as info on upcoming local candidate forums, public meetings, and other events.
CITY OF RENO & RENO CITY COUNCIL UPDATES
First up, this...
Blurring History: J Resort’s Proposed Skyway and the 1964 Reno Arch
UPDATE: The scheduled September 10, 2026 meeting of the Skyway Design Review Committee discussed in this post was RESCHEDULED for Thursday, October 1st. You can find that meeting agenda HERE.
Today’s topic relates to one of my most valued...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Barber Brief.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 72 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Historian, educator & author Alicia Barber, PhD, offers info, research, and analysis on issues including city planning, politics & policy, history & place, and media/PR in Reno, Nevada & beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Barber Brief?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Barber Brief on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does The Barber Brief have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Barber Brief, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in The Barber Brief?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Barber Brief as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The Barber Brief?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The Barber Brief using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Barber Brief?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Barber Brief. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The Barber Brief?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.