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🏒 What do Jell-O and the NHL have in common?
May 28, 2024 · Thanks to Emily Means for editing and Ivana Martinez for writing today's birding article.
Hey, Salt Lake! It’s good to be back after the long weekend. In today’s newsletter, we’re talking about birding. It’s easier to start than you might think.
What's CITY Talking About?
New West Side High School Unlikely
For years, Salt Lake City’s Westside families have requested a new high school, but a recent study requested by the Salt Lake City School District suggests it’s unlikely due to declining district enrollment and lack of available space. The report also showed a decrease of 700 high school students over the next decade. [KUER]
- Related: The case for and against Glendale high school. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
The Utah Green Jell-Os?
The Jell-O company is pitching the name “Utah Green Jell-Os” for the state’s new NHL team. They took to social media to emphasize Utah’s love for the green, jiggly stuff. Afterall, Jell-O is our official state snack. Meanwhile, “Yeti” has emerged as the current favorite in the initial voting round by fans. [FOX 13]
RHoSLC Stans, Unite
Our “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” continue to stoke national buzz about our fair city. On “Today with Hoda & Jenna,” actress Anya Taylor-Joy shared her obsession with the show and was pleasantly surprised with a video message from one of its stars, Lisa Barlow. [Instagram]
- Related: Walk in the stilettos of the Real Housewives of SLC. [Hey Salt Lake 📰]
How Many Landlords Are in the Legislature?
A legislative audit shows Utah needs to build 28,000 new housing units every year in order to bring housing prices down and keep up with the state’s growth. Lawmakers’ ties to real estate are almost an inside joke to Utahns, but do those ties have a silver lining when it comes to our affordable housing crisis? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Tuesday, May 28
- 🧗 Fat Senders Outdoor Bouldering Meetup | 5 p.m. | Free | BYO snacks & water | Little Cottonwood
- 🐦 Black Birder’s Week: Birding with Jason Hall | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Free | Light refreshments provided | South Salt Lake
Wednesday, May 29
- 💼 Midtown District Social & Networking | 6-7:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- ✨ Drag Bingo at Drift Lounge | 7:30 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Granary District
Thursday, May 30
- 🧶 Art Jam | 4-7 p.m. | Free | Bring your crafts to work on | Liberty Wells
- 🌈 Pride Without Corporate Market | 5-10 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Granary District
- 🍕 Adult Game & Pizza Night | 7 p.m. | $7.18 | Murray
Today on City Cast
Is Your Legislator Also Your Landlord?
Throw a stone on Capitol Hill, and you’ll probably hit a Utah lawmaker with ties to real estate development. But a new analysis by the Salt Lake Tribune breaks down just how many of our state’s most influential decision makers have their hands in both honeypots. Reporter Emily Anderson Stern tells City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta how it impacts our affordable housing crisis.
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