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August 16, 2023
Good morning! Can we all agree that September is kind of an awkward month? August is back-to-school and October is bewitching season, but September … what is it good for?
Tell me, what are your favorite things to do in September? Send me an email.
What's CITY Talking About?
Free Fare Days
The Utah Transit Authority has announced free fare days from Aug. 17-18. That means zero fare for all UTA bus and rail services including Trax and FrontRunner. GREENbike is also offering free day passes on these days, just enter the code 8123 in the app. [Twitter]
- Related: Can we be car-free in this city? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Old Trolley Line Recovered
An old 1900s trolley line was recovered on State Street during construction. Historically, Salt Lake City had an expansive trolley system. A lot of people moved around the city this way. According to The Lost History of Saltair, this was also the transportation folks would take to get on the Saltair trains from the Rio Grande Depot. [KUTV]
- Related: Could this plan revive SLC’s Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Back-to-School Teacher Check-in
School starts up again next Tuesday, which means it's time for our annual teacher check-in. How will new laws play out in classrooms? And what tops the list of classroom needs? Whether you’re a parent, student, or have not walked the halls in years, we can all learn something from Meadowlark Elementary teacher Mr. John Arthur. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Dominic Fike 🎶 Thursday | 8 p.m.
See Dominic Fike, best known for his role in “Euphoria,” perform at The Great Saltair. [$70+, Magna]
From Fallout to Action Friday | 6-8 p.m.
HEAL Utah is honoring communities affected by nuclear fallout with a discussion and art build at The Community Opportunity Center. All ages welcome. [Free, South Salt Lake]
Queer Makers Market Saturday | 12-4 p.m.
The Queer Makers Market hosts queer makers, small businesses, and food vendors at Under the Umbrella Bookstore. Masks required. [Free, Downtown SLC]
Today on City Cast
How New Laws Will Play Out in Classrooms This Fall
School starts next week for the Salt Lake City School District. Do you have back-to-school jitters? Host Ali Vallarta checks in with John Arthur, a 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, about school closures, new leadership at the district, and how teachers are feeling as they open their classroom doors.
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