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| What Salt Lake's Talking About |
| | Unpaid Labor Fuels Other Side Academy’s Rapid Growth | The Other Side Academy, which has been praised for tackling addiction and homelessness, faces new scrutiny as rapid taxpayer-funded expansion collides with allegations of unpaid labor, strict confrontational practices, and refusal of mental health medications. Both former students and experts warn of traumatic consequences for students. The nonprofit's leadership defends its intense, peer-led model as transformative. [Salt Lake Tribune, KUER] | | Park City Council Approved 18% Pay Raise | In response to public criticism, the Park City Council will now reduce previously proposed salary increases. Instead of doubling pay, councilmembers and the mayor will receive an 18% raise, aligning with data provided by city staff. The new salaries take effect in the 2027 fiscal year. [KPCW] | | 2 Salt Lake Staples Shutting Their Doors | Craft by Proper, a beloved Sugar House beer bar, closes Saturday. They’re hosting a final party from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. with a DJ set. Market Street Grill’s downtown location is ending nearly 50 years of service in the community (the Cottonwood Heights and South Jordan locations will stay open). [Salt Lake Tribune] | | What’s Driving Gen Z’s Politics? | We're a week out from the primary election; will Gen Z vote? We investigate what’s shaping young voters' political habits. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧] |
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| | | The 50th annual Utah Arts Festival starts this week, June 18-21! Take advantage of discounted entry on Thursday from 5-11 p.m., plus free admission for kids 12 and under all weekend. Bring the whole crew and discover hands-on creative experiences, shareable moments, and art around every corner. Don't miss the best fest of the summer! | |
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| A Salt Laker's Guide to Midway |
|  | Midway loves Switzerland. (Terina Ria/City Cast Salt Lake) |
| Craving a Euro summer without the Euro price ticket? We have just the spot for you: Midway. There’s no better way to describe this town than quaint and cozy, especially now, as the trees on the hillside have already started changing color. | | | Midway’s annual Swiss Days happens every Labor Day weekend. With plenty of booths to shop, food to eat, and performances to see — you won’t wanna miss it! | | | Visit the sister store of The Pizza Yard because, really, what goes better with pizza than gelato? They keep things simple with only a few flavors but each is so tasty. | |  | Some goodies at the Ballerina Farm Store. (Terina Ria/City Cast Salt Lake) |
| | Despite being a certified raw milk hater, I had to visit Ballerina Farm to see what the hype was about. I love specialty food stores so I thought it was really cute and a great place to grab a gift for someone (especially if that someone wants to start making sourdough from scratch). | | | A local fave for yummy chicken sandwiches, gyros, and burgers. Sit on the patio for people watching and taking in the views. | | | A visit to a Hallmark-movie-worthy town wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Kringle’s Midway, a year-round Christmas store that even looks like a gingerbread house. | | |
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| | | As temperatures rise, so can your energy use. We're here to help with energy choices, discounts that save you money, and tools to keep your home cool and comfortable all summer long. Learn more here. |
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| — Natalia Aldana | City Cast Salt Lake’s Terina Ria wrote today’s guide to Midway. |
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