When the Amazon Fulfillment Center on 5600 West opened in 2019, it seemed like a good thing. Jobs were created, and it appeared it would be a boon to the economy. However, big-box stores like Amazon take up a large amount of land and require big public infrastructure investments, including roads. In comparison to a downtown Salt Lake City structure like the Newhouse … [Read more...]
The Man behind Utah’s Craziest Car Dealership Commercials
You may have seen him in one of his memorable commercials. On television, he fits the profile of the shameless used car salesman, but in person, Nick Markosian is much more subdued. Tanned and handsome, he is neatly dressed and speaks confidently without any of the fanfare he exhibits in his commercials. It isn’t from nowhere that Markosian’s comfort in front of the camera … [Read more...]
Nation’s First Violin School Turns 50 in Salt Lake City
In downtown Salt Lake City lies one of the best-kept secrets in the West, possibly even the nation. The Violin Making School of America (VMSA), opened in 1972 by the late Peter Prier, thrives and attracts students from all over the world. Prier first came to Salt Lake City to work in a small shop and ended up opening his own violin repair business. Aspiring luthiers … [Read more...]
Dented Brick Distillery Built Upon the Legacy of an Early Utah Pioneer Distiller
Tucked away on a side road off 300 West is the Dented Brick Distillery. The spirits distillery is not only a functioning entity, it is also literally built upon the legacy and land of an early pioneer distiller, Hugh Moon. With the war raging in Ukraine, consumers are not purchasing as much Russian vodka. Managing Member Marc Christensen is energetic and speaks quickly and … [Read more...]
Historic Wheeler Farm: A Park and One of the Last Functioning Farmsteads that Withstood Housing Development of Salt Lake
Historic Wheeler Farm is known primarily as one of the happiest places in Salt Lake Valley. But happiness isn’t all it provides. It also is, in part, a functioning farm, and trains and empowers its employees with valuable experience. Two Mangalitsa piglets currently on the farm will later be sold at auction. The sheep provide wool, and the goats, milk. While there is a … [Read more...]
Tagge’s Famous Fruit & Veggie Farms on the Biggest Challenges that Utah Farmers Face Today
A megadrought. An increase in the cost of land. The high price of diesel fuel. Fertilizer doubling in price. An increase in labor costs. This is what Utah farmers face this year. Despite these issues, Thayne Tagge of Tagge’s Famous Fruit and Veggie Farms is hopeful. “We got the water from Pineview (Reservoir) about two days ago (mid-May). It’s looking pretty good, and we’re … [Read more...]
Sugar House Naturopathic Medical Doctor Believes Psychedelics Change Lives
Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Todd Cameron, believes psychedelics 'change lives.' Dr. Todd Cameron has been around. Not only is he a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD), he has also worked as a pediatric ICU nurse and is certified in Advanced Wilderness Life Support and as a Wilderness Medicine First Responder. Because of his vast experience, he has had a number of residents … [Read more...]