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😎 What's on your summer bucket list?
May 21, 2024 · Thanks to Ali Vallarta for editing and Adrian González for writing today's comunity spotlight.
Hey, Salt Lake! Despite the cloudy weather this week, I’m dreaming of long summer days … playing pickleball, lounging by the pool, or camping with friends ☀️
What's CITY Talking About?
Dunkin’ Comeback
A Dunkin’ sign was spotted in West Jordan, meaning the coffee and donut chain is making its way back to Utah. In 2020, Dunkin’ (formerly Dunkin’ Donuts) closed hundreds of locations nationwide including a handful of locations around Salt Lake. Currently, only one location stands at Hill Air Force Base. [@elisabeth_os/Reddit, ABC4]
- Related: What makes a local coffee shop great? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Good News For Roadtrippers
Gas prices in Utah are decreasing just in time for Memorial Day travel. Overall, it’s $0.40 cheaper per gallon to fill your tank compared to this time last year. Utah saw one of the largest weekly price drops in the country, driven by lower demand and reduced oil costs. In Salt Lake City, gas is around $3.62 per gallon, although prices in remote areas like Wayne County remain high (around $4.11 per gallon). [FOX 13]
Affordable Housing
Advocates for unsheltered Utahns are urging Salt Lake City to include affordable housing in plans for a new downtown sports and entertainment district. In a letter to SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the City Council, the executive director of Crossroads Urban Center asked that up to 20% of new housing be reserved for low-income residents. This call to action comes ahead of tonight’s public hearing to raise SLC sales tax by 0.5% to fund a proposal by Smith Entertainment Group. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Related: More on the sports and entertainment district proposal. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Water & Taxes Rising
Heading into a long weekend, our water levels are looking good. So, what should and shouldn’t you expect from our western water crisis this summer? Plus, the city council is hearing public comment on three tax increases tonight. What are they and how much do they amount to for the average homeowner? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Tuesday, May 21
- 🍸 Alibi Flea Market | 5-9 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🛹 Learn to Skateboard | 5:30-7 p.m. | Free | Granary District
Wednesday, May 22
- 🛍️ Uncle Larry’s Flea Market | 6-10 p.m. | Free entry | Provo
- 🍗 Half Off Wings at The Pearl | All day | Free entry | 21+ only | Central 9th
Thursday, May 23
- 🎛️ DJ Dance Party | 11 p.m.- 5 a.m. | $25 | 21+ only | BYOB | Granary District
- 😋 Food Truck Night | 5-8 p.m. | Free entry | Millcreek
- 🥘 Chef Residency at The Ruin | 5-9 p.m. dinner menu, 9 p.m. late menu | Prices vary | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🥕 Downtown Farmers Market Kick-off Party | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | $60 for one, $100 for two | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
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Today on City Cast
Full-ish Reservoirs, 3 SLC Tax Increases, and a Brighton Town Hero
Utah’s water forecast is looking pretty damn good as we head into summer. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the Great Salt Lake, our reservoirs, and when you should really be watering your lawn. Plus, the Salt Lake City Council considers a handful of tax increases, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts.
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