🚧 What’s going on at Pioneer Park?

Lopez Chavez Temporarily Suspended

The Salt Lake City Council voted Tuesday evening to formally investigate sexual misconduct allegations against Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez and temporarily suspend some of her council responsibilities. Lopez Chavez denies wrongdoing but says she supports an independent review, which is expected to conclude in July. [KUTV]

Construction Is Back in Sugar House

Did it ever actually end? Another wave of major development is headed to Sugar House, including multiple apartment buildings, affordable senior housing, and the long-planned eastern expansion of the S-Line. [Building Salt Lake 🔒]

Airport Parking Will Cost More

Parking at Salt Lake City International Airport is getting more expensive. Starting July 1, garage rates will increase from $40 to $45 per day and economy parking from $12 to $14. The increase is expected to bring in more than $5 million annually. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]

Liberty Park Is Getting a Facelift

Salt Lake City has released a new vision for Liberty Park that will fix and update aging infrastructure, plant sustainable water-wise landscaping, and make it more ADA friendly over the next 10 years. We round up the highlights. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors are sharing their Salt Lake faves.

📣 Luis F. wants to shout out the Mexicano-Latino Institute of Utah, which powers the Consulate of Mexico’s cultural and educational programs and promotes Latin American and Mexican heritage in Utah communities.

📣 Mike P. loves Old Cuss Cafe, which officially opened downtown on Pierpont Avenue after a year-ish in the making. Go check out the new digs and get yourself some top-tier food and drinks (veggie and vegan, too).

📣 Jed W. is a fan of Fresh Donuts & Deli! They are family-owned, and their affordable doughnuts are made with love. There’s always a line out the door for a reason!

Do you have a local business that’s your current obsession? The people of Salt Lake wanna know!