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“You’re Taxing Us to Death”: Seniors Push Back on Proposed Salt Lake County Property Tax Increase
Hundreds of seniors packed a Salt Lake County hearing to speak out against a proposed 18.9 percent property tax increase, raising concerns about affordability, fixed incomes, and county leadership salaries.
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The Real Jurassic Park? Moab, Utah Is America’s Dinosaur Land
Moab, Utah offers one of the most remarkable windows into prehistoric life, with landscapes that still carry the footprints, fossils, and stories of ancient giants. At Moab Giants, visitors step…
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A Guide to Unique Local Shops Across Utah
From Park City to Moab and every town in between, Utah’s most distinctive local shops offer character, creativity, and a strong sense of place. Our contributors share the bookstores, cafés,…
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Ken Sanders on Edward Abbey and the Monkey Wrench Legacy
In the canyons of southern Utah, where red rock and rebellion intertwine, Ken Sanders remembers his years alongside Edward Abbey. From river trips through Cataract Canyon to persuading R. Crumb…
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Off the Grid: Four Days in Cataract Canyon
Far from screens and city noise, a four-day river expedition through Cataract Canyon becomes a journey into silence, deep time, and shared consciousness. Among ancient rock layers and star-filled skies,…
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How to Keep Live Music Alive in Utah
Live music in Utah depends on more than performers. Musicians, venues, and audiences all share responsibilities to keep the scene vibrant and sustainable.
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One Sugar House Shop Owner Takes on Salt Lake City Over Controversial Redevelopment
When Salt Lake City moved forward with its controversial 2100 South redevelopment, one Sugar House business owner refused to stay silent. Bob Campbell, owner of All About Coins, organized the…
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Sugar House Struggles with Rising Crime and Homelessness
Once one of Salt Lake City’s most walkable and charming neighborhoods, Sugar House is now at the center of rising crime, encampments, and community unrest.
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The Gates of Lodore: A Four-Day Cure for the Modern Condition
At the Gates of Lodore, 20 strangers disconnect from tech, politics, and routine and rediscover something we’ve lost in modern life: real human connection.
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Why Patriotism Matters More Than Politics This July in Utah
A Utah immigrant reflects on what patriotism really means—beyond parties, politics, and social media noise.
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Free Summer Concerts and Events Across Utah: July 2025 Lineup
July Live Concerts at Brigham Young Historic Park and Conference Center Rooftop at Temple Square. Every Friday night (except July 4), three hour-long concerts will be held at Brigham Young…
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6 Gardening Tips from a Trusted Utah Nursery
Think you know how to garden in Utah? These 6 tips from a family-run nursery might change how—and what—you grow this season.
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How Big Pharma Sold America the Lie That Pain Shouldn’t Exist
Is pain the enemy—or the warning we ignored? As opioid deaths rise in Utah, this investigation explores how Big Pharma’s promise of pain-free living became a deadly lie, destroying lives…
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Bronx-Born Chef Brings Authentic New York Pizza to Salt Lake City at Villaggio Pizzeria
At Villaggio Pizzeria in Salt Lake City, Bronx-born Ricci serves bold, authentic New York-style pizza crafted from imported ingredients and family recipes. What began as a quest for a proper…
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Why Utah’s Homeless Crisis Grows Despite Millions Spent on Solutions
Despite millions in taxpayer funding, Utah’s homeless population keeps rising. Investigative reporting reveals why the system rewards failure instead of recovery.
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Best Dog-Friendly Patios in Sugar House, Salt Lake City
Dog owners in Sugar House, Salt Lake City are finding more patios that welcome pups. Dog Friendly SLC founder Brandy Chenoweth shares top spots and tips.