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Happy Thursday, people of Salt Lake City! Here are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 35 Low: 18.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Salt Lake City:

  1. Fortune and IBM Watson have named Utah's Intermountain Heart Institute as one of the nation's Top 50 cardiovascular hospitals. The study by Fortune and IBM Watson draws on independent, objective research and has evaluated cardiovascular hospitals every year since 1998. (ABC 4)
  2. Amid the omicron surge, The Salt Lake Chamber wants businesses to support Utah schools by allowing interested employees to sluff workdays and fill in as substitute teachers. Fulfilled substitute requests in the Salt Lake School District have fallen to 56% compared to 65-75% at the beginning of the school year. Granite School District is also experiencing shortages. (Salt Lake Tribune)
  3. Salt Lake City's mayor focused on affordable housing and air quality in her State of the City address. On looming issues like homelessness and COVID-19, with many aspects beyond the control of city government, Mayor Mendenhall said "complexity cannot be a justification for timidity" as she called for boldness, ambition, and creativity in addressing complex problems facing residents of Utah's largest city. (KSL.com)
  4. A Real Housewives of SLC star has been fired from the reality TV show after old social media posts have surfaced. Jennie Nguyen issued an apology for Twitter posts that "appeared to advocate for violence against protesters during the racial justice protests in 2020." This follows other controversies among the cast for the Bravo TV show. (Deseret News)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

  • Photo-Realism and Pop Art describe artist Billy Schenck's landscape images of Utah in a new exhibition titled Schenck's Utah | A Land Less Traveled, presented by Modern West Fine Art, on display now in Salt Lake City. (10:00 AM)
  • Learn how to make paper-cut landscapes with local artist Chris Haggqvist. Presented by Clever Octopus Inc. at its creative reuse center in South Salt Lake. All materials are provided. (6:30 PM)
  • The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company heads to the Regent Street Black Box at the Eccles Theater, downtown, for a contemporary dance performance of Fill In The Blank. Virtual tickets are available. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "If you want to try "shed hunting" — collecting antlers that fall off the heads of deer, elk and moose each winter — you must take a free ethics course before going Feb. 1 - April 15. Learn how you can enjoy this family-friendly, wildlife activity without stressing the animals or damaging their habitat." (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources)
  • "SW Wyoming and Utah will have a more active storm track next week. How long will it last, and will there be much snow accumulation? We will show you a few tools we use." (US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah)
  • "Thierry Fischer is back for the first time this season! Can you sense the anticipation leading up to this weekend's concert? We'll give you the first few notes of Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances here, but you'll have to buy a ticket to hear the rest." (Utah Symphony)
  • "Pioneer Park - Your Downtown Park is the only green open space in western downtown Salt Lake City. The new Vision Plan provides a great space for area residents to relax, exercise, and play. If you live downtown, tell us what you think. Did we strike the right balance? Take the survey here." (Salt Lake City Public Lands)
  • "Juries are a critical element of the Utah Arts Festival, helping to shape what you hear, see, feel and experience at the festival. While some experience or knowledge is important and helpful to the process, so is having a passion for art and enjoying what it brings to our lives. Learn more about how you can apply to be a jury member across a variety of categories." (Utah Arts Festival)
  • "Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine or booster? The Salt Lake County Health Department is hosting a clinic at the Glendale-Mountain View Community Learning Center on Monday. No appointment is needed." (Salt Lake City School District)

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Lastly, are you looking for an animal companion? Here are the Salt Lake City area pets you can adopt. Meet Waldo, Paisley, Meredith & more. (Salt Lake City Patch)

That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Joseph Peterson

About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.

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