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What’s New in Park City: Pride Celebrations, Summer Markets, and a Culinary Power Move
Park City’s summer season is underway with Pride Month specials at local restaurants, the return of the Park Silly Market, and a major culinary announcement as longtime Utah chef Phelix…
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KUER Goes After The Other Side Academy
A recent KUER article critically examines The Other Side Academy (TOSA), focusing primarily on former participants who describe the program negatively and questioning the philosophy behind therapeutic communities. Every institution…
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Utah’s Housing Debate Misses the Question That Matters Most
A generation ago, homeownership was not reserved for the affluent. Working-class families bought modest homes on modest incomes. They built equity, raised families, and entered retirement with a valuable asset…
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Why Utah Loves Dirty Soda: The Story Behind the State’s Sweetest Craze
Why would a state known for avoiding coffee create one of America’s most successful beverage trends? Why would people willingly add cream and flavored syrups to drinks that already contain…
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5 Lesser-Known Utah State Parks Worth Discovering
Utah’s five national parks often steal the spotlight, but the state’s lesser-known parks can offer something just as memorable, offering easier access, fewer crowds and a more personal connection to…
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Father’s Day Dining Guide: Steaks, Brunches and Whiskey Across Utah
When you remember all of the things your dear old dad did for you and keeps doing for you, don’t you think you at least owe him a nice meal…
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From Pioneer Park to Park City: Summer Food, Drinks and Fun Across Utah
Summer is in full swing across Utah with the return of the Downtown Farmers Market, a lineup of wine and Pride-themed events at Tracy Aviary, and weekly Sushi Nights at…
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The Dangers of AI Chatbots for Teen Mental Health
Utah was the first state in the nation to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health, and that legislation, proposed in early 2025 (HB 452), has proved prescient. In…
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What It Was Like at Weber State in the 1980s
When Zeveloff arrived at Weber State in 1984, he entered a state that was far more isolated than the Utah most residents know today. The state was growing, but it…
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The Stratos Project and Corporate Power: Who Controls Utah’s Future?
If we were all just consumers, Governor Cox, Mike Lee, Speaker Schultz, and Kevin O’Leary would have it easy. If we were just more concerned about money, jobs, and tech,…
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Utah Summer Events Guide 2026: Festivals, Concerts, Farmers Markets & More
June through August Concerts at Brigham Young Historic Park. Concerts will be held every Friday evening (with the exception of July 24) starting at 7:30 pm at the park located…
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Utah Wants Affordable Homes. So Why Did It Kill the Starter Home Bill?
Utah leaders have spent years talking about affordable housing. Governor Spencer Cox has repeatedly emphasized the need for more attainable housing, with a goal of creating tens of thousands of…
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What Was Happening Inside Phillips Plaza Before the Murder in Salt Lake?
Three days before Ralph Hoffman was killed, Utah Stories interviewed Phillips Plaza residents who described security concerns, unauthorized visitors, and questions about how vulnerable tenants were being supervised. After the…
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Fogo de Chão Salt Lake City Review: When Friendly Service Isn’t Enough
The restaurant itself felt polished in that distinctly corporate way, where every detail seems carefully planned. We sat outside near a large fire feature on the patio while dance music…
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Utah Farmers Markets Open for Summer as Deer Valley’s Fire & Flavor Festival Returns
From open-fire cooking at Deer Valley’s Fire & Flavor Festival to farmers markets in Salt Lake County and Ogden, Utah’s summer food season is underway with fresh produce, local vendors,…
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The End of an Era? FanX and the Salt Palace Closure
For more than a decade, FanX has called the Salt Palace home. With the convention center set to close for a massive renovation, founder Dan Farr is preparing for a…
