Community Relations
Preserving Theatrical History: Saving Pantages Theatre
In mid-March, the future of the Utah Pantages Theatre hung by a thread as supporters fought in court to stop developers from demolishing the once-glamorous century-old structure on Main Street.
Shattering the Pictures in Our Heads: Challenging the Myth about Native Americans
Karem Orrego’s exhibit presents a 360-degree video “cube” of personal narratives of the Shoshone-Paiute tribe of Duck Valley Reservation.
Moab Housing: Luxury in Abundance but Scarcity of Affordable Housing
Moab is no longer focusing so much on getting more travelers into town, but has put far more emphasis into affordable housing.
What To Do During March 2022 In Utah
What to do during March 2022 in Utah? Here is a short list of activities and events: St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Spring Beer Fest and more
The Uncertain Future of Ogden’s Marshall White Center
For decades Marshall White Center has offered a safe place for the Ogden community. Nevertheless, it ended in a terrible state of disrepair.
Utah’s Top 5 Walkable Neighborhoods: Communities Where Kids Can Walk to School
Utah suburbs are designed for cars not people. But there are a few walkable communities where children still can walk to school. Here they are
Pete Marshall Recounts Plum Alley and The Chinese Tong and Mafia in Salt Lake
Pete Marshall of Utah Book and Magazine Shop recounts Plum Alley and the Chinese Tong and mafia in Salt Lake City.
An Immigrant Woman Christmas Story: Triumphing over a Tragedy
In July 1984, as the calendar started its downhill slide to December, Vasi Sergakis started the uphill climb as a single parent and the sole breadwinner. At the time, she…
Are Small Local Shops Competing with Amazon this Holiday Season?
Are Small Local Shops Competing with Amazon this Holiday Season? Many prefer shopping locally for the tactile experience and get unique gifts.
The Story of Snowbird Ski Resort
The underlying dream for Snowbird is the creation of a year-round resort, which respects and complements the beauty and inspiration of this natural setting — a place dedicated to increasing…
Mountains of Money: What Happened to Utah Ski Resorts?
Out-price, out-pace and over-develop our mountains just for the promise of more money, is contrary to what our true Utah ski pioneers envisioned, and runs contrary to the spirit of…
After 18 years City Creek Antiques Store is Closing at the End of the Year
City Creek Antiques store has been operated by Carmen von Bothmer for the past eighteen years and will be closing its doors after December 2021.
Helping Homeless in Utah this Holiday Season
For homeless population in Utah, winter season means extra pain and suffering or worse for lack of shelters that hit capacity in mid-November.
An Alternative Salt Lake Homeless Solution: Switchpoint May Be the Answer
Airport Inn is being converted to affordable housing for those currently homeless by non-profit Switchpoint.
MAIN STREET SALT LAKE: Open Drug Use is Hurting Local Businesses
Homeless people using drugs in front of local businesses on Maine Street in Downtown Salt Lake are making customers uneasy to enter.
Transformation of Sugar House and Its Impact on Small Local Businesses
Forever artsy and eclectic, the walkable Sugar House business district has long had a vibe of its own. And by 2005, developers discovered the neighborhood with hopes to capitalize on…