🏜️ No plan for crowds at Arches

Salt Lake County to Explore Child Care Options

On Tuesday, the Salt Lake County Council approved “legislative intent” to explore child care access options for low-income families and to explore summer child care programs. Read their proposal for yourself. [Salt Lake County Council]

RHOSLC Star Mary Cosby’s Son Dead at 23

Robert Cosby Jr., the 23-year old son of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Cosby, has died. His struggle with addiction was chronicled on the show, though his cause of death is not confirmed at the time of writing this newsletter. [Variety]

No More Timed Entry at Arches National Park

Arches National Park is ditching its timed-entry program for the first time in four years. Some conservationists worry the feds want the park experience to be miserable, so they can move the land to private hands. [KUER]

• Looking for desert solitude? Skip the Mighty Five and try serene areas outside the parks instead. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Salt Lake’s Mysterious Places

We all want life to be more mysterious, but how true is some of the lore around much-discussed Salt Lake tunnels, hauntings, and other hotspots? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

On Whether Rent Is Going Down

“Thank you SO MUCH for diving into my rent prices question on the pod today!! My conclusion is that I MUST move to see ‘lower rent prices.’” — Emily

🎧 Here’s that episode: Fact or Fiction: Salt Lake Rent Went Down?

On Skiing

“I just listened to the podcast about skiing from this week … I want an apology. Cya on the slopes!” — Alex G.

Local Gripes

“Other than the politics, why is education so undervalued? So little goes to our schools and children and teachers.” — Karl V.

“Traffic for sure!” — Deeno H.

“The increasing number of people complaining about the city's growth. What about all the good things that come with that growth?” — Marc W.

On Sugar House

“Don’t forget Yellowfinn Sushi in Sugar House. It’s been a staple for years and many of Sugarhood’s OG residents work there.” — Kristin G.

We’re passing the mic to City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors who always know what’s good.

📣 Luis F. shouts out the Mexico-Latino Institute of Utah. They’re the Mexican Consulate’s key nonprofit partner and they’re looking for new board members!

📣 Rachel C. lives in Ogden, where there’s a new cat cafe, The House Cat. The aesthetic is SUPER cute, the kitties are adorable and adoptable via the Weber County shelter, and master baker, Jenny, makes the best quiche.

📣 Brian B. swears Egg Break is the place for breakfast! Pastrami Nom Nom paired with the Salt City dirty orange juice.

This is a special perk for City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors. Support our work and shout out your own favs, it’s a win-win.