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🤳 Utah TikTokers You Should Follow
October 22, 2024
Hey, Salt Lake! Do you ever wonder why Utah has so many influencers? Is it our entrepreneurial spirit? Our state motto is “industry,” after all. Today, we’re exploring some Utah TikTokers you oughta know about.
What's CITY Talking About?
SLC TRAX Expansion
Ahead of the Salt Lake City Olympics, Utah officials are fast tracking a $400 million plan to expand the city’s TRAX system. The plan aims to enhance service reliability, meet growing demand, and connect key areas like the University of Utah and the airport. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Related: The TRAX system upgrade. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Schools Struggle with Security Costs
A new Utah law mandates armed security personnel in every public school, but schools are struggling to comply due to insufficient funding and staffing. Despite an initial $100 million allocation, experts estimate the total cost could be $800 million. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Related: Our analysis on armed guards in schools. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
SLC Council Explains Sports District Vote
A new op-ed by the Salt Lake City Council tries to justify their vote for the downtown sports and entertainment district, citing public benefits in exchange for funding via a sales tax increase. Does their argument hold up, and who are they trying to convince? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
- Related: Learn more about what’s in the sports district deal. [Hey Salt Lake]
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Seeking Local Teens and Parents to Participate in Research
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What To Do
Tuesday, Oct. 22
- 💐 Floral Pumpkin Workshop | 6-7:30 p.m. | $50 | Central 9th
- 🎤 Concert: Rachael Yamagata | Doors 7 p.m. | $35 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
Wednesday, Oct. 23
- 🎶 Central 9th Market + Spy Hop Hip Hop | 6-8 p.m. | Free entry | Central 9th
- 🦋 The Story of Now: Exploring Autonomy & Liberation | 6-10 p.m. | Free entry | Lower Avenues
- 🎃 Spooky Crafts & Carafes | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | $10 | 21+ only | Millcreek
Thursday, Oct. 24
- 🎨 Art Jam | 5-7:30 p.m. | Free entry | Bring your own craft | Liberty Wells
- 🦋 The Story of Now: Exploring Autonomy & Liberation | 6-10 p.m. | Free entry | Lower Avenues
- 🖼️ Art Exhibition: Pre-Hispanic Myths & Legends | 7 p.m. | Free | Central City
- 🧠 Memory, Displacement, and Place | 7-8:30 p.m. | Free RSVP | Downtown SLC
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