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Last Updated: Oct 02, 2024 12:37PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Expanding the My County Rec Pass program

Oct 02, 2024 12:37PM ● By Salt Lake County Councilmember Aimee Winder Newton

Given the popularity and positive impact of the My County Rec Pass program, I plan to advocate for TRCC funding for the city-owned rec centers to adopt this same program.

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Utah’s new NHL hockey team will train at Olympic Oval

Sep 13, 2024 11:11AM ● By Tom Haraldsen

The Utah Hockey Club will train at the Olympic Oval in Kearns this season.

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Westside CultureFest draws thousands of art lovers, music fans and car enthusiasts

Sep 13, 2024 10:46AM ● By Carl Fauver

Dancing, close-up magic, singing, arts and crafts, “tricked out” cars and even performers swinging from a hoop were all part of the second annual Westside CultureFest, at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center in Taylorsville.

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UTA breaks ground for Midvalley Express bus service

Sep 10, 2024 04:16PM ● By Tom Haraldsen

A new bus rapid transit line that will serve West Valley City and Taylorsville in under construction.

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Remembering state senator and west side advocate Karen Mayne

Sep 10, 2024 04:06PM ● By Tom Haraldsen

Longtime state Sen. Karen Mayne passed away on Aug. 15, leaving behind a great legacy as friend and public servant.

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‘Largest single, coordinated riparian restoration effort’ for Jordan River unveiled at opening day of festival

Sep 10, 2024 12:08PM ● By Rebecca Olds

September’s annual Get to the River Festival along the Jordan River opened with a big announcement: a newly acquired $7 million will fund the largest coordinated multi-year riparian restoration project the river has ever seen.

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Life & Laughter - Show me the money

Sep 04, 2024 03:58PM ● By Peri Kinder

When did the basic costs of living become a luxury?

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Rise in counterfeit car seats poses risks for children’s safety, experts warn

Sep 04, 2024 03:05PM ● By Bailey Chism

Child safety advocates at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital see a rise in the number of counterfeit car seats bought online.

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Unseen kindness: Stories from a walker crossing America

Sep 04, 2024 02:51PM ● By Julie Slama

After a successful career that led him to being able to travel and stay in fancy hotels, Mike Bassett is walking the simplified life, pushing a converted jogging stroller across America.

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Ten minutes in nature can boost your mental health

Sep 04, 2024 02:47PM ● By Bailey Chism

New study finds spending time in nature can boost mental health.

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