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May 9, 2023
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What's CITY Talking About?
New Trax Trains
The Utah Transit Authority will replace 20 of its aging TRAX trains after receiving a $60 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. They’ll prioritize replacing cars with high floorings. These trains pose safety risks especially for those with accessibility needs. [ABC 4]
SLC Synagogue Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Salt Lake City's Kol Ami Synagogue (Utah’s largest synagogue) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala at This is the Place Heritage Park. Many of the congregation members are Salt Lake City transplants and in the past five years it has grown 25%. [FOX 13]
Pornhub Blocks Utah
Pornhub has turned off the tap in Utah, citing its contention with a new law requiring age verification of local users. Now, the man who wrote that law, State Sen. Todd Weiler (R-Woods Cross), is getting a lot of messages. On today’s episode of City Cast Salt Lake, host Ali Vallarta asks him: Is this the war he wants to wage? TW: We make mention of sexual violence in this episode. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Foothill Nature Walk 🌱 Wednesday | 11 a.m.
Explore the flora of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail with an expert from the National History Museum of Utah on this 45-minute walking tour. [Free, Salt Lake City]
No Where, Now Here 🌺 Thursday | 5-8 p.m.
A showcase of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through photography, spoken word, and cultural performances. There will be light refreshments. [Free, Midvale]
Queer Food Feastival 🌈 Friday | 5:30-9 p.m.
Celebrate food and community with the Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy tasty morsels and drinks from local businesses. 21+ only. [$35 in advance/$40 at the door, Salt Lake City]
Today on City Cast
A Conversation with PornHub’s New Nemesis
Utahns who try to access PornHub are being greeted by a message from one of the site’s most famous actresses, featuring the Utah state seal at the top. In short: no more PornHub for Utahns after a new law took effect requiring adult content sites to verify a user’s age. Now, State Sen. Todd Weiler (R-Woods Cross) is getting a lot of angry messages about his bill! Host Ali Vallarta asks him if this is the war he planned to wage –– and if it’s still worth the fight? TW: We make mention of sexual violence in this episode.
Talk soon.
— Terina Ria
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