$15k commission on offer for public mural project
The Seven Canyons Trust is soliciting proposals for a public mural to be painted next to the Folsom Trail at 25 South 1000 West.
New state plan for ending homelessness in Utah
A new plan to address and decrease homelessness in Utah is being implemented after more than a year of study.
Tejeda’s Market townhome development delayed for environmental assessment
The proposal to redevelop the former Tejeda’s Market at 1179 S. Navajo Street in Glendale has received a 1-year extension from the Salt Lake City Planning Commission.
Have you seen Salt Lake City’s pronghorn?
Pia Okwai: Jordan River memories and possibilities
I have memories encountering local graffiti art and rubbish heaps along the Jordan River parkway. I also remember having mallard ducks, garter snakes, skunks, and muskrats as neighbors.
A spotlight on queer dance, hosted at the Spy Hop Rooftop
LoveDANCEmore explores the culture of the Utahn human experience through an unexpected medium.
County Health Department increases monkeypox alert level
The county is seeing more cases with serious symptoms, including some that require additional medical intervention and even hospitalization.
Sweater weather means bird weather
Thousands of birds are leaving Salt Lake City until next spring, while other species are moving from higher elevations down into our valley.
Electrification program seeks to improve indoor, outdoor air quality
Utah Clean Energy is beginning what it’s calling the Electrification Collaborative Project, an EPA-funded partnership with local member organizations to make home electrification more affordable, more accessible, and easier.
Parents grieve for their son who was murdered
According to police, Bryan Galicia-Rodriguez had just pulled into his driveway when an unknown assailant walked up to his car, pointed a gun, and shot him four times.
We all need great parks: 3 reasons to support parks bond
This November, Salt Lakers have a great opportunity to show their love for the city’s parks. An $85 million bond is on the ballot to improve existing parks and build some new ones.
Developments combine affordable housing with art celebrating community figures, heritage
The Guadalupe neighborhood has been around since the mid-1800s and has grown from agricultural plots with small adobe houses to railroad-based commercial warehouses to the current residential neighborhood we see today.
Tiny-home village needs approval
A Salt Lake City Council vote on a proposed land lease and zoning change for a tiny home village was postponed in September to allow additional feedback.
Grassroots program eliminates barriers between kids, books
A new program in Salt Lake County, Kids Read, is inviting ambassadors to sign up to host tiny libraries for elementary-aged kids in their yards.
New Salt Lake City initiative helps neighbors Love Their Block
The mayor’s office is taking steps to empower Salt Lake residents to tackle community wide projects.
City Council allocates $10.5 million to Westside community projects
At its August meeting, the Salt Lake City Council approved the final list of projects funded through the 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
With a newly completed campus and expanded services, Neighborhood House provides daycare services – and more
After multiple years of fundraising and working with local organizations and philanthropies, Neighborhood House opened the doors to its adult facilities on May 19.
Suazo Business Center wins national Latino digital equity grant
The Suazo Business Center is one of only 20 organizations around the country to receive a digital equity grant from Hispanic Federation and Comcast NBCUniversal.
Ambassador program in Salt Lake City making streets safer
A little-known community-based resource, the Salt Lake City Downtown Ambassador Program, was recently expanded to help make North Temple and surrounding businesses and communities safer.
In Conversation: State House Rep. Angela Romero
We connected with Rep. Angela Romero — District 26 (portions of Salt Lake City and West Valley City) for a Q&A session that touches on her new national position.