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🚫 SLC targets after-hours drinking
September 18, 2025
Hey, Salt Lake! Policy Kings in the Central 9th neighborhood is facing closure and asking for community support. Violet Hour will be hosting a couple pop-ups there this Friday and Saturday.
What's CITY Talking About?
Report Highlights Maternal Health Disparities
A Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report outlines maternal health gaps in Utah, with rural and minority communities most affected. It cited provider shortages, long hospital travel times, and declining physical and mental health among women of reproductive age. [Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute]
City Targets After-Hours Drinking
Salt Lake City may ban alcohol consumption in non-residential properties between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. to curb unregulated after-hours clubs that police link to violence. [FOX 13]
Robert Redford’s Vision for Utah
Actor and activist Robert Redford died at his home in Provo Canyon on Tuesday. And whether you know it or not, you’ve probably been impacted by his vision — as a creative, a conservationist, and a Utahn. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Cox Sees Big Energy in Utah’s Future
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox thinks rural Utah could benefit from emerging energy industries like nuclear, geothermal, wind, and solar, which he says could create new jobs. He emphasized the need for technical training to strengthen Utah’s future economy. [Utah News Dispatch]
- Learn more: What could it mean to have a nuclear plant in our state? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Salt Lake Chatter
We love hearing from Hey Salt Lake readers, you always have the scoop. Plus, the most adorable dogs 🥹
On Cute Dogs
“This is Charlie. He's a dachshund! He is a big fan of the newsletter!” — Kara M.
On Best Donuts
“The best donuts I have found are called Darla's Donuts. I absolutely love apple fritters and Darla's are the best I have ever eaten. No applesauce, real apples with the perfect amount of spice. Also they are very large. You can order ahead and pick them up at the drive thru. Surprise your next meeting with a box! You will not regret it.” — Mark M.
On Free Kids Meals
“Dickey’s BBQ Pit. Free kids meal with adult entree on Monday.” — Sarah R.
Neighborhood Shoutouts
Something about City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors, they never gatekeep.
📣 Jen M. is a big fan of The Front Climbing Club. It offers weekend evening kids classes for $25 a session plus membership or a day pass — a great deal for an experiential babysitter.
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What To Do
Thursday, Sep. 18
- 🥕 Farmers Market at Central 9th Market | Central 9th
- ☕ Coffee Tasting at Loki Coffee | Central City
- 📚 Sip & Shop 55+ Singles Mixer at The King’s English Bookshop | 15th & 15th
- 🏳️🌈 Utah LGBTQ+ Economic Summit & Expo at Utah Cultural Celebration Center | West Valley
- 🕯️ Candle Making Workshop at Kiitos Brewing | Granary
- 🎥 “Workshop with a Ghost” at Natural History Museum of Utah | University
- 🧘 Rooftop Yoga at Main Library | Downtown SLC
Friday, Sep. 19
- 🖼️ Colleción Número Dos: A Latinx Art Gallery & Cumbia Vinyl Sets at Fice Gallery | Downtown SLC
- 🎶 Daisy the Great at Soundwell | Downtown SLC
- 🎉 Celebrate South Salt Lake at Central Park Community Center | South Salt Lake
- 🌕 The Harvest Moon Market at Salt Lake Crossing | Capitol Hill
- ♥️ This Ain’t Texas Singles Night Out with The Love Club | Downtown SLC
- 🌱 Pollinator Planting at Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve | Layton
- ☀️ Utah Dance Fest Farmers Market at Young Living Farm | Mona
- 🎤 David Archuleta at The Complex | Downtown SLC
- 🍉 Melon Days (2 Days) at OK Anderson Park | Green River
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