🚧 200+ intersections closed for marathon

Salt Lake Marathon Traffic Alert

Heads up! The Salt Lake City Marathon is tomorrow, Saturday, April 26. Over 200 intersections and major roads will be closed throughout the city, so plan accordingly. Most roads will reopen by 2 p.m., with the finish line area closed until 5 p.m. If you want to run, there are still some spots available in the half, 10K, and 5K. Cheering them on is free fun! [SLC Marathon]

Private Shelter Rooms Incoming

Move-in starts next week at Utah’s first family homeless shelter offering private rooms and support services for up to 85 families in South Salt Lake. [Utah News Dispatch]

Trump’s Nonprofit Rumor Mill

Earth Day came and went, and the Trump administration didn’t do what local environmental nonprofits feared. But is what they actually did — create chaos and waste resources — just as damaging? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Grizzly Attack Survivor Speaks

At 10 a.m. Friday, Rudy Noorlander, who survived a grizzly attack in Big Sky, Montana, will speak on his stunning recovery at University of Utah Health. Rudy underwent the hospital’s first “Jaw in a Day” procedure. [Hey Salt Lake, KUTV]

It’s that time again, for some neighborhood shoutouts! Every week, City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors are sharing their favorite local gems, hidden hangout spots, and community heroes.

📣 Josie H. wants to shout out two beloved Sugar House food establishments: The Olympian for the breakfast platter or gyro and a delish Bosnian restaurant, Old Bridge Cafe.

📣 Oswaldo P. appreciates the work of Wasatch Trails Collective for making the outdoors more accessible to BIPOC in the Salt Lake Valley.

📣 Alonso R. loves Jang Soo Jang in South Salt Lake! A must-visit spot offering authentic Korean cuisine like mandu (dumplings) and yook gae jang (spicy beef soup).

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