Community Relations
Ticket to Ride: “Political Pressure” Comes to Bear on Little Cottonwood Canyon Transportation Plans
While cog rail in Little Cottonwood Canyon is an exciting prospect, it may also be a lucrative one for C.W. Management, a development company owned by influential former Utah State…
Tiny Houses May be the Solution to a Big Problem in SLC
Salt Lake City, like most metropolitan areas, has an affordable housing crisis along with a growing homeless crisis, and tiny houses may be the solution.
The High Cost of Cheap Food
In just four generations, the main health worry of all inhabitants of the western world has shifted from starvation to obesity.
Sugar House Restaurant Site for Sale at 5.5 Million Dollars
The question of what will take Sizzler’s place in Sugar House is bringing out strong emotions in the community. It’s the only privately-owned site in Sugar House Park, and with…
East African Goat Project of Utah: Refugee Kids Connecting with Their Heritage through Goat Husbandry
Many of the youth in the program were born in the United States or came to this country when they were very young. Oftentimes their parents, grandparents or other family…
A Model for a Profitable Company Garden
In 2016, Merit Medical launched its employee garden program on one-acre of previously unused land, creating 80 100-square-foot garden beds for employees to adopt.
Ogden Group Foodscapes Yards into Edible Gardens
Foodscaping Utah formed in 2018 with the goal of helping other Ogden homeowners transform their lawns and other underutilized spaces into abundant edible gardens.
Need for Skilled Workers Remains High Even During Shutdowns
Utah schools scrambled to find ways to accommodate students enrolled in high-demand, skilled professions, as well as others taking advantage of the unexpected time off to explore new skills or…
Lex Scott, the Founder of Black Lives Matter Utah, is Sick of Protesting
Lex Scott, the founder of Black Lives Matter Utah, is sick of protesting. She would prefer that we didn’t need a Black Lives Matter movement at all, but she isn’t…
Ogden’s Historic Buildings Stand The Test Of Time
Vacant, demolished or neglected old buildings with boarded-up windows will quickly crumble. And nobody wants blight in their city. Thankfully, some key developers with a passion for honoring the city’s…
Destruction of Great Salt Lake in the Name of Progress
We are destroying the Great Salt Lake. We are turning this once mighty Great Lake into a cesspool. If “progress” wins, the lake will indeed die. The inland port, which…
Re-Making Ogden: MAKE Ogden Master Plan Sees Future and Preserves Past
Ogdenites are proud of their town and have preferred to keep the sweetness of Ogden-life one of Utah’s biggest secrets. But despite efforts by locals to stay hushed and humorously…
Impact of COVID Imposed Restrictions on Ogden and Its Businesses
Over the past eight months, Ogden small businesses have struggled to survive restrictions established to confine the spread of Covid-19.
Sugar House to Become More Congested in 2021: Two New Sugar House Apartment Complexes Bring 400 Additional Apartments
Despite COVID, two Sugar House residential development projects are nearing completion, bringing 400 new apartments to the neighborhood in the new year.
Striking Gold in Ogden: A 45-Year Professional Jewelry Maker Relocates to Ogden’s 25th Street
Carl Cox, of Alaskan Gold Connection, 4a5-Year long professional jewelry maker of unique and rare pieces Relocates to Ogden’s 25th Street.
Best Staycation Within One Hour of Salt Lake: Ogden and Its Beautiful Valley
About an hour’s drive north of Salt Lake City, Ogden and Ogden Valley are full of rich history, sought-after attractions, and amazing views of the Wasatch Mountains. If you’re planning…