Backyard Concert No More, $2K for Your Street, and Leap Day Hoops
Salt Lake City brings the hammer down on a longstanding yard party in the 15th and 15th neighborhood, after a neighbor complained about noise and traffic. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means muse on what the story says about the need for more community connection in Salt Lake. Plus, funding is available for neighborhood projects, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts.
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Resources mentioned:
- Learn more about the Love Your Block program at SLC’s Sip ‘N Share event.
- Download Utah WBB head coach Lynn Roberts’ excuse note for Thursday, Feb. 29.
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