Pleasant Green, AKA Magna The pioneer history of Pleasant Green, commonly known as Magna, Utah, remains largely untold outside of dusty family histories and faded folklore. I have been remedying this situation through YouTube documentaries that will help preserve this rich history, revealing a complete picture of these lost years to younger generations. There is even a … [Read more...]
Moab, Utah restaurant resurrection: the Moab Garage Company
From gasoline and auto repair in 1929 to liquid nitrogen ice cream in 2019 The Moab Garage Co. building chose its leaders, Erin and Ryan Bird, as much as they chose it; and the Birds have put some work into honoring the building’s history. The Birds came to Moab from Salt Lake City with an idea for a restaurant, and at the time, the property at 78 North Main Street was the … [Read more...]
No-Knock Search Warrant Costs Utah Police Forces $60K in Payouts to Victims
In 2016, Cottonwood Heights Police and Unified Police executed a no-knock search warrant at a Taylorsville house using explosives and battering rams. They were looking for a woman suspected of selling methamphetamine who rented a mother-in-law basement apartment there, as well as evidence of drug dealing. The violent entry through the front door and several other entry points … [Read more...]
WorkSumo: Company Wants to Help Workers Grow Careers
Wage stagnation isn’t just a Utah phenomenon, it’s a national 21st-Century problem. Despite a strong labor market, real wages have been stagnant for over 40 years. But how does someone who didn’t grow up learning to be ambitious escape the low-wage cycle, and what can they do to develop a higher-paying career in the least amount of time? As a way to keep up with shifting … [Read more...]
Utah’s Air Policy and why won’t our leaders do anything about industrial pollution
More people die and end up in emergency rooms in Utah on red air days than any other day. Our poor air quality is probably the most serious environmental problem we face in Utah and very little is being done about all of the industrial polluters along the Wasatch Front. Why is this? In this wide-ranging episode, we speak to Marty Gray a compliance manager for the Division of … [Read more...]
Read about Utah Craft Beer in Upcoming March Issue of Utah Stories
Want to learn more about Utah craft beer Be sure to pick up the March issue of Utah Stories. Our March issue features great stories about Utah craft breweries. They are opening all over the state from Vernal to St. George and from Springville to Ogden. Read about Javier Chavez Jr., the owner and head brewer of Cervezas Zolupez newly opened in Ogden. Zolupez is Utah's … [Read more...]
Move Better Pilates Salt Lake City: Improving Strength and Mobility
Pilates Salt Lake City Whether you are a strong athlete or looking to overcome an injury or get back into shape, the Pilates method is a great method for anyone looking to build core strength, flexibility, and endurance. “It's a great system that targets the core, which stabilizes your spine,” said Camilo Jimenez, owner of Move Better Pilates and Training Studio in Foothill … [Read more...]
Raising the Bar: Creative Cuisine at SLC Eatery
It’s still early in 2019, but so far the most exciting event for local food enthusiasts, IMHO, has been the opening of SLC Eatery. Don’t let the name - which is about as generic as it gets - fool you. There is nothing generic or mundane about the cuisine at SLC Eatery. The new restaurant is the love child of co-chefs and co-business partners Paul Chamberlain and Logen Crew. … [Read more...]
Utah’s February Fun Guide to Help You Fight Winter Blues
In our grand effort to reduce dependence and use on antidepressants; to prevent people from becoming alcoholics, and to stop opioid abuse in its tracks: We present to you Utah's February Fun Guide, a.k.a.: how to not get depressed in February in Utah. Thank you to some of our great writers and photographers for their ideas. Dave Jensen Hotspringing! There’s nothing … [Read more...]
Fun Utah Activities to Get you out of Winter Blues this February
Activities to Get You Out of Winter Blues Ongoing Modern West Fine Art, 177 E 200 S, Salt Lake City. Admission is free and is wheelchair accessible. This gallery features emerging contemporary artists. Through exhibitions, the gallery focuses on both new and historical bodies of work. Visit the website for more information. February 9 Snowshoe Tree Tour. Join … [Read more...]
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