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August 13, 2025
Hey, Salt Lake. Our hearts go out to the Main Street businesses that were destroyed or damaged due to a massive fire Monday evening. A GoFundMe was set up to support those impacted and Downtown Alliance started an employee assistance fund.
We’ll share other ways to help as we learn more, for now, hear the full story on City Cast Salt Lake at the link below.
What's CITY Talking About?
Bars, Restaurant Destroyed in Main Street Fire
A fire damaged at least four businesses on Salt Lake City's Main Street Monday night. It was a shocking scene, with video showing big flames and thick, black smoke. We talk through what happened and what's next for downtown. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
A New Delta Center Parking Garage
Smith Entertainment Group is proposing a seven-story, 450-stall parking garage on the southwest corner of the Delta Center. It's part of the multibillion-dollar plan to redevelop the arena and surrounding blocks into a new sports, entertainment, and convention district. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]
Utah Schools Add ‘Armed Guardians’
As the new school year starts, Utah is rolling out its School Guardian Program statewide. The legislative mandate requires trained staff (other than principals or teachers) to serve as armed protectors on campuses without resource officers or security guards. [KUTV]
CatVideoFest Returns
The annual CatVideoFest returns to Salt Lake City’s Broadway Centre Cinemas this week, featuring a 75-minute compilation of funny and adorable cat videos from around the world 🥺 [Axios Salt Lake City]
Sponsored Content
The Samples Bring Reggae-Rock Energy This Month
Experience The Samples' iconic blend of reggae, folk, and rock at Park City's intimate Egyptian Theatre. Plus catch upcoming shows featuring Steve Earle, Big Country, The Steeldrivers, Bob Schneider, and Sierra Hull. Every seat feels front row at this historic venue. Tickets at parkcityshows.com
What To Do
Wednesday, Aug. 13
- 🎸 Red Butte Outdoor Concert Series: ZZ Top | University
- 🍴 August Bite Club | Midvale
- 🎵 Ogden Twilight Concert Series: The Head & The Heart | Ogden
- ☀️ Splash Bash Send-Off at Alta Canyon Sports Center | Sandy
Thursday, Aug. 14
- 🎤 Cyndi Lauper at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre | West Valley
- 🍨 Baklava & Ice Cream at Sheer Ambrosia Bakery | Liberty Wells
- 🥕 Farmer's Market at Central 9th Market | Central 9th
- 🛹 Skate & Meet with The Rose Club | Granary
- 🍷 Wine Takes Flight x Curbside Theater at Tracy Aviary | Liberty Wells
- 🚲 Utah Bicycle Summit with Bike Utah | Orem
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— Terina Ria
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