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😡 Will Colorado take the Sundance Film Fest?
June 24, 2024
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What's CITY Talking About?
The Fight To Pay Teachers More
Utah elementary teacher John Arthur testified at a U.S. Senate Committee hearing on the challenges public school teachers face, highlighting low pay as a major reason teachers leave the profession. A massive 86% of K-12 public schools nationwide reported difficulties hiring teachers in the 2023-2024 school year. [Utah News Dispatch]
- Related: We spoke with John Arthur about how local leaders can support teachers. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Sundance Film Festival in Boulder, CO?
Colorado is coming for the Sundance Film Festival. A coalition in Boulder submitted a proposal to host the festival starting in 2027. The Sundance Institute is considering new locations as their contract with Park City expires in 2026. [FOX 13]
- Related: Is Sundance OK? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
U of U LGBT Resource Center Closing
The University of Utah’s LGBT Resource Center announced its closure, after 21 years of service, following Utah’s bill restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in state schools. Other resource centers at the university have closed and will be integrated into the Office of Student Affairs. It’s unclear if the LGBT Resource Center will be similarly integrated. [Daily Utah Chronicle]
- Related: DEI office chaos. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Rocky Mountain Power Betting On Coal
Utah’s largest electricity provider, Rocky Mountain Power, is reversing course on its renewable energy plans and going all in on coal. There’s even been talk that Warren Buffett might sell Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company. So, what does this mean for our monthly electric bills? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Monday, June 24
- 🎞️ Majestic Movie Mondays: “The Goonies” | Dusk | Free | Brighton
- 🛹 Skateboarding Workshop | 3-4:30 p.m. | For teens and tweens | Free | Glendale
Tuesday, June 25
- 🧶 Crochet Social Club | 5-6 p.m. | Free | Glendale
- 🎶 Concert: Third Eye Blind & Yellowcard | 6:30 p.m. | $38+ | West Valley
Wednesday, June 26
- 🍻 Bail Fund Trivia Night | 7:30 p.m. | 21+ only | Free entry | Ballpark
- 🎻 Utah Symphony at the UCCC | 8:30-10 p.m. | Free | West Valley
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Where Is It?
Over 30 of you responded (possibly a “Where Is It” record??) with the correct location of our beloved Petunia the pig! She so elegantly resides at 336 W. 300 S.
This week’s photo is a little tougher … babies in a brick! Do you know where it is?
Today on City Cast
Why Your Electric Bill Might Go Up
Rocky Mountain Power, Utah’s largest electricity provider, is stepping away from their renewable energy plans and leaning back into coal. Utah Clean Energy climate scientist and energy analyst Logan Mitchell joins host Ali Vallarta to explain what investing in fossil fuels means for your electric bill and the future of the utilities industry.
You’re electric.
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