🎃 Spirit Halloween season already?

Bed Bath & Beyond the Grave

Is it that time of the year already? Spirit Halloween is opening soon at the old Bed Bath & Beyond in Sugar House. [Hey Salt Lake]

Utah’s Expensive Housing

According to a new report by Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Utah ranks the 9th most expensive housing market in the nation. High interest rates and housing prices kept many Utahns from homeownership. [Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute]

Small Utah Town Hosts 700 Firefighters

The small town of Enterprise, Utah has become a temporary base camp for 700 firefighters battling the nearby Forsyth Fire, transforming parks, schools, and streets into a wildfire command center. [KUER]

• As for the fire: Though 50% contained, it just spread another 300 acres. [ABC 4]

Pornhub Keeps Utah Cut Off

The U.S. Supreme Court just upheld a Texas version of Utah’s age verification law for porn sites — the same one that Pornhub protested by cutting Utahns off from its webpage. Are lawmakers just edging us? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

In this week’s quiz: How well do you know Salt Lake City?

1. How many city council districts are in Salt Lake City?

A) 9

B) 7

C) 8

D) 10

It’s time for Neighborhood Shoutouts, City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors are sharing the parts of our city that make it a truly great place to live.

📣 Caitlin B. loves fostering with the Humane Society of Utah and encourages others to give it a try. It’s a great way to enjoy pet companionship if you’re not quite ready to adopt. She also gives a shoutout to Cafe on 1st, a favorite neighborhood spot in the Avenues!

📣 Kyle M. is a big fan of The People’s Coffee for its great coffee, good vibes, and an owner that cares about the community.

Want to share your own shoutout? Join City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors today!