🌱 How a Sandy pharmacist could pay thousands more under new loan rules

Hello Sandy! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Sandy pharmacist could pay thousands more under new loan rules
• How Real Salt Lake's late rally in Sandy still fell short

Also on today's calendar: After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot with a sun-and-cloud mix, temps: high: 98, low: 70.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• They were paying their student loans. Then the rules changed. (bostonglobe.com) — A Sandy pharmacist is among borrowers facing higher payments after Congress' recent overhaul of federal student loan repayment plans. His current Pay As You Earn option will be eliminated in 2028, forcing him into costlier, longer-term plans that advocates say leave many midstream borrowers feeling blindsided and financially squeezed.
   

• Ran Binyamin scores late winner as FC Dallas tops Real Salt Lake (statenews.net) — A wild MLS showdown in Sandy saw Real Salt Lake fall 4–3 to FC Dallas on Wednesday night after a 90th‑minute winner from substitute Ran Binyamin. Despite roaring back from a 3–1 deficit to tie, RSL's winless league streak since the World Cup break continued before the home crowd.
   

📸 Around Sandy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sandy

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Gavin DeGraw with Lisa Loeb →
  Sandy Amphitheater, 1245 E 9400 S, Sandy
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
  , Sandy
  9:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• G Volleyball @ Viewmont
  Jordan High Sandy, UT 84070
  6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Musical Callbacks
  Jordan High Choir Room
  7:00 am
Friday August 28
• G Volleyball @ Vegas Tournament
  Jordan High Sandy, UT 84070
  7:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Air Supply - A Matter of Time Tour →
  Sandy Amphitheater, 1245 E 9400 S, Sandy
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Royal Bliss →
  Sandy Amphitheater, 1245 E 9400 S, Sandy
  7:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Mat Kearney →
  Sandy Amphitheater, 1245 E 9400 S, Sandy
  7:00 pm
• Mat Kearney Nothing Left to Lose Everything to Gain Tour →
  Sandy Amphitheater, 1245 E 9400 S, Sandy
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• G Volleyball v. Taylorsville
  Jordan High Beetgarden
  6:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Football vs. Deer Creek @ HHS
  Hillcrest High Midvale, UT 84047
  7:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Football Helmet and Heels (Gallery)
  Hillcrest High Midvale, UT 84047
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• G Volleyball @ Viewmont
  Jordan High Sandy, UT 84070
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can somebody please come and get some large zucchinis.
  I went on a short trip and when I came home they'd done what zucchini plants do. If nobody wants them I'll shred them and freeze them for zucchini… (Nextdoor Karalee)

• HUB International posted a job opening for Account Executive - Transportation/Trucking in Sandy. Apply here.
• Spectrum Plastics Group, A DuPont Business posted a job opening for Clean Room Operator - Multiple Shifts Available in Sandy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Midvale

• Local businesses host Utah's first matcha festival in Midvale – The Daily Utah Chronicle (dailyutahchronicle.com)
• Midvale approves property tax increase (midvalejournal.com)
• All Pro Services Expands Emergency Water Removal Salt Lake City Response (midvalejournal.com)

Draper

• You can get the popular Boss Biscuits made popular by Ted Lasso at Utah's Gourmandise (fox13now.com)

Ok Sandy! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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