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Elm Seed Bugs

Are you experiencing an infestation of Elm Seed bugs? They look like Box Elder bugs only smaller and therefore peskier. They like to hang around doors and windows during the summer to escape the heat and can easily slip through cracks. The best bet to keep them out is either to rip out all your Elm trees or make sure all the seals on your windows and doors are super tight. [KSL]

Toxic Algal Bloom

With warmer weather comes algal bloom. Lincoln Beach and Provo Bay at Utah Lake in Utah County are under health advisories due to an outbreak of the harmful bacteria that can cause respiratory issues, skin irritation, and be fatal to dogs. The secret formula to toxic algal blooms is photosynthesis, hot temps, and nutrients. [Deseret News]

• Related: How to keep your dogs safe during algal bloom season. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Why These Empty Buildings Aren’t Housing

Do you ever see abandoned buildings and think “Why isn’t this housing?” On City Cast Salt Lake we took SLC Planning Director Nick Norris on a tour de abandoned east side structures to answer this question. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Utah Chalk Art Festival  ☀️ Friday & Saturday | 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.

City Weekly columnist Bryant Heath says this annual gathering of chalk artists is great for the family: “I would recommend going toward the end of the event so you can see the amazing finished pieces. Historically, they’ve also had a Kids Korner where kids of all ages can create their own chalk works as well as other activities.” [Free entry, Lehi]

SIS Night Market  🌙 Friday | 5-9 p.m.

Over 35+ BIPOC and women-owned businesses will be selling their wares at Publik on West Temple for the Strength in Shades Night Market. [Free entry, Ballpark]

Women’s World Cup Watch Party  ⚽️ Saturday | 6-10 p.m.

Watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Gallivan Center. There will be food trucks and cold beer. All ages welcome. Bring your own blankets. [Free entry, Downtown SLC]

Guess Which of These Vacant Buildings Will Be Housing

Have you ever stared down a vacant building in downtown Salt Lake City and thought, “Why isn’t this housing?” Host Ali Vallarta is obsessed with a few particular structures that would make great apartments or shelters, and she asks SLC Planning Director Nick Norris what it would take to make it happen.