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State opens new 50-bed ‘microshelter’ community for homeless under freeway overpasses
With winter around the corner, state officials this weekend officially relocated and opened a new state-sponsored “microshelter community” on a parcel of publicly-owned land nestled beneath freeway overpasses in Salt Lake City. The microshelters — or hard-shell pods built by the company Foldum that feature lockable doors, power outlets, and heating and air conditioning — […]
One year in, Salt Lake City’s new approach to prosecuting low-level offenses ‘a massive success’
It’s been one year since Salt Lake City launched a new court tailored toward individuals struggling with mental health, addiction or homelessness and so far, the data looks promising, with dozens of people who previously had hundreds of run-ins with police now steering clear of the criminal justice system. The city’s new, aptly named “Familiar […]
Salt Lake City named one of America’s top 40 food cities for your wallet
Salt Lake foodies are being given a reason to rejoice this morning as Salt Lake City has been named one of the top food cities in the United States. According to WalletHub, Salt Lake City lands at number 33 on the list of over 180 cities.
Why are Utah roads so big and so long? The answer lies at the LDS Church History museum
If you came to Utah and were looking for an address in the 500 block of East 500 South, would you be confused as to what that meant? If so, you're probably not alone. Many of Utah's towns and cities are set up in a grid layout.
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