March 27, 2025 The following joint statement is in response to the Sundance Institute’s recent decision about the future long-term host of the Sundance Film Festival. “While we are naturally disappointed by the decision, the State of Utah, Park City and Salt Lake City have long been proud partners of the Festival, and we are […]
Plov & Borsch to bring unique Central Asian flavors, small market to Salt Lake City’s west side
Salt Lake City approved an Economic Development Loan for new Eurasian restaurant March 20, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Plov & Borsch will be the first restaurant in Salt Lake City dedicated to Eurasian cuisine, offering authentic flavors from Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Russia. The Salt Lake City Council approved a […]
Woods Cross Quiet Zone reinstated, Salt Lake City to begin 1000 West closure next week
March 20, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The Federal Rail Administration (FRA) approved a waiver request that allows the Quiet Zone administered by Woods Cross to be reinstated, silencing the train horns at dozens of at-grade rail crossings across the Wasatch Front. North Salt Lake and Salt Lake City […]
Salt Lake City’s first Black-owned craft brewery approved for economic development loan
Policy Kings Brewery recently received a loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development as it establishes its new home March 10, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $75,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Policy Kings Brewery, a […]
Kim Shelley recommended as Salt Lake City’s next Public Lands Department director
March 3, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has named Kim Shelley as her recommendation to lead the City’s Department of Public Lands. “Our public lands shape the way Salt Lakers experience our communities, from the parks where we gather to the trails that […]
Salt Lake City launches study to prioritize solutions for west-east divide
Feb, 26, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City is launching a transportation study funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program. The study will create a plan that analyzes needs and recommends and prioritizes potential solutions to improve transportation infrastructure and address the west-east divide. […]
Mayor Mendenhall recommends Brian Redd as Salt Lake City’s next police chief
Feb. 20, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced Brian Redd as her recommendation for the City’s next police chief for the Salt Lake City Police Department. Salt Lake City requires decisive public safety leadership that shapes much more than the Salt Lake City […]
Chief Mike Brown to step down as Salt Lake City Chief of Police
Feb. 12, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui After 33 years of service to the Salt Lake City Police Department, Chief Mike Brown will step down on February 28, 2025, and intends to retire. Mayor Mendenhall is grateful for Chief Brown’s work over the course of her administration but has […]
EDLF Loan approved for new taproom opening in Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood
Feb. 11, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Frontier Fruit was recently approved for an Economic Development Loan Fund loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $350,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Frontier Fruit, LLC, a taproom and full bar […]
Salt Lake City launches third year of microgrants to increase food access & gardening
Feb. 5, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Sustainability Department opened applications for the SLC Food Microgrant program this week. The program, which is in its third year, aims to increase Salt Lakers’ access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food. “These grants […]