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Look Ahead: Local events and things to do this week, July 28-August 3
For people who love of musicals, and people who want to learn American history to a beat, the national touring production of “Hamilton” is back at the Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, Salt Lake City, starting Wednesday and running through Sept. 1. The production will stage Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical about Alexander Hamilton, the Revolutionary War hero and first Secretary of the Treasury, 40 times over five weeks. For a schedule and ticket information, go to saltlakecity.broadway.com.
Letter: Utah Clean Energy’s new headquarters epitomize its push to create a future for clean air and a stable climate
Recently, I was thrilled to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Climate Innovation Center, the new headquarters of Utah Clean Energy. UCE refurbished and repurposed an old building in downtown Salt Lake City and turned it into a bright, functional, inviting workspace. By using energy-efficient all-electric design and solar panels with storage, people working in this building will add no polluting carbon into the air we breathe.
Letter: Cox, like all Republicans, knows that Trump is the path to power
So, Gov. Spencer Cox finally endorsed Trump for president. What a surprise. They all do in the end. They have to drop to their knees and kiss his ring. They know that Trump is the path to power for any Republican in this country, regardless of what a horrible, hateful, vindictive, corrupt liar he is. And you need power to enrich yourself, which is the real endgame for politicians. It shows you just how little character, integrity and morals these Republicans have. They certainly don’t care about the country or Democracy or the people. They care about themselves, power and money, nothing more. They will say anything or kiss anything to get it.
Nick the Greek Ramps up Multi-State Expansion With Development Deals in California, Utah and Tennessee
Beloved Greek Chain Broadens National Footprint as Demand for Greek Food Skyrockets. , a Northern California-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has inked three multi-unit franchise development deals across three states. The deals will introduce the fast-growing Greek chain to new markets across the country, including five units each in Salt Lake City and Nashville, and three units in San Diego. Nick the Greek is on pace to open more than 25 locations this year. With more than 75 restaurants in operation, the brand will approach 100 locations systemwide by the end of 2024.
Utah woman dies after calling for help while hiking amid intense heat
A hiker who was in distress over a lack of water and high temperatures in southern Utah died Sunday on a trail near a state park. A hiker in southern Utah died on a trail near a state park after running out of water, police say. It's the latest heat-related death reported during a scorching summer in the state.
Mom creates 'how to be a person' camp for her kids that teaches real life skills all summer
There’s a wide variety of summer camps out there with activities ranging from classics like bonfires and water balloon fights to the uber niche, ala putting on musicals or prepping for space adventures. Still, even with the plentiful themes in existence, people are calling one mom’s unique but oh-so-practical camp idea pure genius.Kaitlyn Rowe, mom of four and content creator in Utah, gave her kiddos a list of super basic, but very important life skills to learn at home throughout summer, in what she calls “How To Be A Person” camp.
Great Salt Lake dry-up may be increasing greenhouse gas emissions: Study
As the Great Salt Lake falls prey to human-induced drought conditions, its increasingly exposed seabed is emitting greenhouse gases and accelerating climate change, a new study has found. About 4.1 million tons of such gases were released from the dried-out lake floor in 2020 alone, with carbon dioxide making up 94 percent of those emissions,…
Idaho is an Island in an Ocean of Drunkenness
Credit the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Idaho is among the least inebriated states in America. Utah is the least drunken state in the country. What do they have in common aside from geography? A culture defined by the proximity of the LDS Church. Some of the other...
In Paris, Abby Cox urges the next and ‘best generation’ to serve and build their communities
"What we’re trying to do with service is disconnect from our phones and connect with our communities," said Utah's first lady during the Sport dans la Ville’s Festival 24.
Why Utah Drivers Are Super Odd And Sometimes Rude
I’m a patient man. I don’t mind getting stuck in traffic in order to make it to a destination. The problem that comes with the journey has nothing to do with traffic…it’s the anomalies known as the drivers of Southern Utah that make it a challenge.
Watch Out For This Scam In Utah
As long as there has been and there will be a monetary system in this world, there will be nefarious individuals trying to separate us from our money. Take, for example, this latest episode right here in our town (from the St. George Police Department):. On 04/29/23, an SGPD officer...
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