City Cast Salt Lake
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December 9, 2025
Hey, Salt Lake! It’s day two of our year-end membership campaign, and maybe today’s the day I convince you to become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor — because we need your support.
This newsletter exists to help people feel connected to this city, whether you’ve been here your whole life or you’re new to town. As a lifelong Salt Laker, I can personally attest: The more you know about this place, the more you care about it.
It’s people like you who know Salt Lake (flaws and all), celebrate what makes it special, and stay engaged with the issues that shape our daily lives, who make this city truly shine.
For $10/month or $100/year, you can support this newsletter and keep yourself connected. Join this week and we’ll send you a City Cast beanie, to keep you warm this season.
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What's CITY Talking About
Blatch’s BBQ Returns
Glad to see Blatch’s BBQ is back for special openings after they closed a few months ago due to a fire. Sign up for the email list on their website to get updated on the next drop. [Blatch’s BBQ]
Gov. Cox Calls Special Session
Gov. Spencer Cox called a special legislative session for this evening to advance bills supporting the state’s appeal of Utah’s court-ordered congressional map and to repeal a controversial law restricting public worker unions. [Utah News Dispatch]
Rally Against ICE
Demonstrators gathered outside Salt Lake City’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services office on Monday to oppose reports of increased ICE enforcement targeting immigrants attending appointments. [KSL]
New Rules for Shared Housing
Salt Lake City is poised to scrap its decades-old rule that limits households to no more than three unrelated roommates. City leaders say replacing it with simpler occupancy guidelines would reduce housing costs and better reflect current-day families. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Dec. 9
- 🪧 Stand Up for Utah’s Democracy People’s Rally | Utah State Capitol
- 💀 Tim Burton Trivia Night | Fiddler’s
- 🍿 CineCraftSLC Presents: “The Grinch” | Brewvies Cinema Pub
- 🎷 Swingin’ Live Jazz & Craft Cocktails | Drift Lounge
- 🎨 Shrinky Dink Night | Second Summit Hard Cider Co.
- 🎻 Lindsey Stirling | Maverik Center
Wednesday, Dec. 10
- ⛑️ CPR Class | Magna Fire Station
- 📜 Cider & Scroll Society | Thieves Guild Cidery
- 🏠 Craft & Crush: Gingerbread Houses | Flanker
- 🎥 “Beyond the Mix” | Utah Film Center
- 🖼️ Fisher Art Market | Fisher Brewing
- 🍽️ Loveloud’s Home for the Holidays Community Dinner | University of Utah
- 🐦 Lightwalk: Cocktails & Cardenalitos | Tracy Aviary
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Free Photos With Santa at Salt Lake City Hall
Head to city hall on Saturday, Dec. 13, between noon and 2 p.m., for free family photos with Santa. No registration needed — just line up and enjoy a fun, festive moment with your loved ones.
A big welcome to April W., Matilyn M., Dominic S., Angie Z., Margaret S., Jenny S., Bentlee E., Brad J., Kristen A., and Anna R., our newest City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors.
— Terina Ria
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