Community Corner
🌱COVID Shenanigans At Legislature's 1st Day + Refugees In Utah
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Salt Lake City.
Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Joseph Peterson, your host of the Salt Lake City Daily.
First, today's weather:
Hazy sunshine. High: 42 Low: 32.
Here are the 4 top stories in Salt Lake City today:
- As the Utah State Legislature began its legislative session in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams said he tested negative for COVID-19 even though he tested positive on Tuesday morning, twice. The senator also did not wear a mask during his opening remarks in the Senate chamber. (KSL.com)
- Due to the stratospheric rise of COVID-19 cases in Utah ahead of the upcoming flu season, many diners are continuing to choose to eat dinner at home. But that's not to say they're cooking dinner at home. Upscale restaurants in Salt Lake City are still adapting to handle the switch to takeout as they respond to the demand and strive to stay in business. (Subscription: Salt Lake Tribune)
- As the U.S. has opened up to receive refugees from Afghanistan, Utah has responded by pledging to resettle 750 Afghans by the end of 2022. Read about the community networks and resources at play, particularly in Salt Lake City, that make resettlement a possibility, and ensure Utah's capital city provides as welcoming a resettlement experience as possible. (globeslcc.com)
- If you've ever wondered if people actually try to sneak their firearms through airport security, the answer is yes. And for Salt Lake City International Airport, the answer is a lot! According to an announcement from the Transportation Security Administration this week, Salt Lake City International Airport broke its existing records for the number of firearms that were discovered in travelers' carry-on luggage in 2021. (KUTV 2News)
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Today in Salt Lake City:
- Wine Takes Flight - The Power of Portugal is a wine education night brought to you in part by Eat Drink SLC and hosted by wine Sommelier Jim Santangelo at the Tracy Aviary. (6:00 PM)
- The Utah Youth Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert will feature Symphony No. 4 by Tchaikovsky in its full length in this free event at Libby Gardner Hall. (7:00 PM)
- It's the Utah Men's Basketball vs UCLA tonight at the University of Utah's Jon M. Huntsman Center. (9:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- "We are saddened to hear of the passing of Rick Reese. Rick was instrumental in helping form the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee in the 1990s, among many other great accomplishments." (Salt Lake City Public Lands)
- "Locally-grown Blue Lemon restaurant is now open pre-security at SLC International. Serving made from scratch, carefully-crafted salads, artisan sandwiches, and delectable entrees. Pure clean food…with a twist." (Salt Lake City International Airport - SLC)
- "Most portable generators are powered by fuels such as gasoline, natural gas, or kerosene. If they are not used correctly, these generators can be hazardous because they give off toxic fumes." (Salt Lake City Emergency Management)
- "Last week, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall shared some of the great things making Salt Lake City's economy one of the strongest in the nation as part of South Salt Lake Chamber's Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit. From healthcare innovation to advanced manufacturing, our capital city has proven it's a great place for entrepreneurs and startups." (Downtown SLC)
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— 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.