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🌱 SLC Cool Zones + Ballpark Station Area Plan + Christmas Store Moves
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Salt Lake City.
Welcome back, Salt Lake City! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community news matters! Let's dive in...
First, today's weather:
Hot. High: 96, low: 71.
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Here are the top stories today in Salt Lake City:
- With the potential for record-breaking heat in the area this weekend, Salt Lake County officials wants seniors and other vulnerable people without air conditioning in their homes to know they can go to a "cool zone" offered in recreation centers and public libraries. The Salt Lake County Aging Services website has an interactive map that can direct you to your nearest cool zone. (KSL.com)
- To revitalize the neglected neighborhood just south of downtown, the Ballpark Station Area Plan calls for sweeping zoning changes to accommodate needed improvements, including redesigning the TRAX station for better connections and developing empty parking lots with retail and housing. The plan has seen continued interest from builders. (buildingsaltlake.com)
- Modern Display, a family-owned business known for its elaborate Christmas displays and decorations, is moving from its Salt Lake City location after four decades. The store's last day at 424 S. 700 East will be Friday, June 17. Modern Display is moving to a new location in Murray, at 5959 S. State St., that needs remodeling and is planned to reopen in August. (Salt Lake Tribune)
Today in Salt Lake City:
- Have Your Lawn and Save Water — Red Butte Garden. (10 a.m.)
- Tour Utah's 1st & Only Modern Off-Grid Farming Community. (11 a.m.)
- Nationwide Wild Horse Freedom Rally Utah. (2 p.m.)
- DJ Skate Night — City of Mill Creek. (7 p.m.)
- Stand-up Inspired Improv Pride Show — Why Kiki. (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Utah Division of Wildlife Resources: "After the first case of avian flu was confirmed in wild birds last month, we have now confirmed the virus spread to two foxes. Learn more about the new cases: bit.ly/3NBYP6z" (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources via Facebook)
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): "SLC International Airport has been named winner of the 2022 Richard A. Griesbach Award for Excellence in Airport Concessions. The award is the highest honor given by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) to recognize airport concessions... The New SLC Airport concession program was touted for raising the bar for passengers, concessionaires and airlines accommodating diverse tastes, dietary restrictions and price points so that no passenger is left behind." (Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) via Facebook)
- The University of Utah: "You may have seen some home construction happening on the south side of the @uofu_arch building. It's the work of students from the @designbuildsaltlake program who are building a tiny house in collaboration with @theothersidevillage this summer." (The University of Utah via Facebook)
- CAWS - Salt Lake City: "Help! Sweet little Maverick came to CAWS at just 4 weeks old from a rural Utah shelter. This teeny, little kitty arrived terribly sick with an upper respiratory infection, goopy eyes that were glued shut, and struggling to breathe. On top of all of his life-threatening ailments, this itty-bitty boy also has a badly damaged eye that needs to be removed ASAP! We are in need of help to cover the costs of his care so that we can get him well and into a loving adoptive home. Donations can be made online at caws.org, or through Venmo @caws-ut (swipe to business)." (CAWS - Salt Lake City via Instagram)
- US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah: "A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for much of southern and eastern Utah between Price and Lake Powell for Sunday due to gusty southwest winds between 20-30 mph and low RH between 9-12 percent. Conditions likely improve for the northern zones on Monday but persist further south." (US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah via Facebook)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.
— Joanne Gallo
About me: Joanne Gallo is a writer/editor for 30+ years. After earning a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Writing from NYU, Joanne was an on-staff editor for various consumer publications, including Features Editor for Soap Opera Weekly, Senior Editor for Energy Times and Executive Editor for The Johns Hopkins White Papers.
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