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September 29, 2025
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What's CITY Talking About?
LDS Prophet Dies at 101
President Russell M. Nelson, 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Saturday at age 101. The Church will soon begin the process of "dissolving" the first presidency and selecting a new leader. Notably, General Conference, the biannual global gathering of church members takes place in Downtown SLC this weekend, Oct. 4-5. [FOX 13, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Newsroom]
Suntrapp Workers Push to Unionize
In a press release, a supermajority of workers at The Suntrapp, a landmark queer bar in Salt Lake City, launched a unionization effort with CWA Local 7765. Organizers are seeking voluntary recognition of the union by Oct. 10. [Suntrapp Workers United]
What’s Next for Ken Sanders?
With The Leonardo Museum now permanently closed, the future of Ken Sanders’ bookstore is uncertain, though Salt Lake City officials plan to amend his lease and secure a new agreement to keep the shop where it is. [FOX 13]
Jail for … Not Wearing Orange?
There’s a big push by local and state leaders to expand the capacity of Salt Lake’s jail. We explore some of the benign and surprising things you can be jailed for in Utah. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Sugar House Is Open!
Sugar House is open! Please come join us on October 4. from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Come eat, drink, and shop!
What To Do
Monday, Sep. 29
- 🛹 Family Skate Night: Tricks and Treats at Lone Peak Park | Sandy
- ✍️ Unlocking Creative Writing Through Journaling Class at the University of Utah | University
- 🤘 Patio Show at Water Witch | Central 9th
- 🎤 Salt City Slam at The Beehive | Downtown SLC
- 🍲 Industry Night Family Meal at Seabird Gateway | Downtown SLC
Tuesday, Sep. 30
- 🩲 Panties Workshop at Salt Lake Sewciety | Sugar House
- 🎃 Pumpkin Pottery Workshop at Oliver’s Place | Pleasant Grove
- 🐛 Bug Bingo at Ogden Botanical Garden | Ogden
- 🌱 Zen Garden Planter Workshop at Scion Cider | Central 9th
- 💧 What Remains: A Fundraising Event for the Great Salt Lake at Post Office Place | Downtown SLC
- 📖 “Soul Searching” Release Party with The King’s English Bookshop & Lovebound Library | West Valley
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MOMU Brings Bold Style to SLC
Bright colors, bold prints, and playful design—MOMU is Salt Lake’s new destination for fashion and home goods that spark joy. A locally owned boutique bringing curated style and color to Salt Lake. Discover something truly unique. This fall, join us for events from a dried flower bar to crafting nights.
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