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Rise and shine, Salt Lake City! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Chilly; a little morning rain. High: 44 Low: 29.

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

  1. A foodborne illness investigation is underway after the Utah Department of Agriculture found Salmonella enterica in ground beef products at International Marketplace in Midvale. The bacteria was discovered in tested samples on March 31, which led to the testing of more products that also turned out to be contaminated. From those lab results, the recommendation is that any ground beef products purchased from that location between March 22 to March 31 should not be consumed and should be thrown away or returned to the store. (KSL.com)
  2. More architectural height is expected outside the downtown core of buildings as a developer plans to add 150 new apartments to an expanding corridor just southeast of SLC's downtown. The Australian developer, fresh off of projects in Dallas and Denver, looks to bring the 7-story building to 150 E and 700 S, where five stories would contain the residences atop two stories of amenities like a co-working space and a workout room as well as parking. The building will feature a mix of one and two-bedroom units as well as 40 studios. (Building Salt Lake)
  3. In case you missed it, it was recently reported that the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City is one of just nine authorities across the country to receive federal funding to expand its human rights housing. Human rights housing is a category of housing designed to combat human trafficking by helping victims confidentially move away from their traffickers and exploiters into an affordable housing situation where other basic services are provided. (Fox13Now.com)

Today in Salt Lake City:

  • "The exuberant blooms in my paintings are visual reminders of how much happiness simple flowers bring into our everyday lives." Enjoy the Terry Scopes Art Exhibit today at Red Butte Garden. Entrance to the exhibit is included with entry. (All Day)
  • The Seven Creeks | Walk Series, funded by Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks and DKJ Memorial Foundation, engages local residents in walking conversations and collaborative action along buried and impaired reaches of the seven canyon creeks. Today's walk starts at the Three Creeks Confluence park along the Jordan River. (1:30 PM)
  • Spring ball is here! See the Salt Lake Bees tonight take on the Las Vegas Aviators for a little spring baseball at the beautiful Smith's Ballpark. Don't forget the garlic fries! (6:35 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Utah's capital city has a food and dining scene that has always punched above its weight, with new establishments and creative food enterprises constantly being added to the mix. From fried chicken to fine dining, here's what's new on the Salt Lake City dining scene, brought to you by the good folks at Gastronomic SLC. (Gastronomic SLC)
  • " Please welcome Vincent D'onofrio to FanX! Vincent Philip D'Onofrio is an American actor and filmmaker known for his supporting and leading roles in both film and television, including Private Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence in Full Metal Jacket, Edgar the Bug in Men in Black, and Men in Black: The Series, Carl Stargher in The Cell, New York City Police Detective Robert Goren in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Victor "Vic" Hoskins in Jurassic World, and as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) streaming television series Daredevil, and Hawkeye." (FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention)
  • "Salt Lake City prospective homeowners: Looking for a new home nearby, but getting tired of looking through the same old real-estate listings again and again? Never fear! To help simplify your search, we here at Patch have compiled the latest batch of new listings nearby. Check out 5 new houses on the market." (Salt Lake City Patch)
  • "Utah's unique and varied terrain paired with its spectacular views have attracted mountain bikers to its Slickrock and single tracks for decades. As more bikers visit the state, it's more important than ever to respect the rules of the ride." (Visit Utah)

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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.

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