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Back to SearchWhy No Michelin Stars in Utah?
Two Salt Lake chefs are finalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards, and winners will be announced on June 10. But when it comes to the prestigious Mic…
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McMansions in Yalecrest? Swanky Liquor Store, and Kids Play Free
The Salt Lake City Council just approved two new historic districts on the east bench. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means pick apar…
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Visiting All 511 Parks in Salt Lake
There are more than 500 parks across Salt Lake County, and host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all of them. After drinking at every bar in Salt …
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Why Is SLC’s Police Budget So Big?
The Salt Lake City Council is deep in budget season, and every year we wonder: Why is the police department’s piece of the pie so big? Former SLC pol…
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‘Distasteful’ Public Funding, SLC’s Armpit, and Pride Celebrations
How is SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall thinking about the Smith Entertainment Group’s new downtown district around the Delta Center? Salt Lake Tribune repo…
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Your Guide to June in Salt Lake
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake communit…
2 years, 2 months ago
Abravanel Hell, Another Mysterious Fire, and Midtowners Unite
A Salt Lake City building burned down this weekend, right before it was scheduled for demolition — and it’s not even the first time that’s happened. …
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Is Your Legislator Also Your Landlord?
Throw a stone on Capitol Hill, and you’ll probably hit a Utah lawmaker with ties to real estate development. But a new analysis by the Salt Lake Trib…
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The Mayor’s Big Raise, SLC Heli-Uber, and Pool Open Dates!
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking for a $44,000 raise. Has she earned it? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to disc…
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SLC’s VA Health System Isn’t Working for Local Veterans
A local family is in a heated campaign with Veterans Affairs to keep their mom 40 miles closer to Salt Lake. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Sofia Jeremia…
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