Quetzal Imports: A Westside market specializing in Guatemalan cuisine and sundries
One of the Westside's best-kept secrets is Quetzal Imports, located in the heart of the Guadalupe Neighborhood at 580 West 500 North. This bodega-style neighborhood market specializes in Guatemalan cuisine and offers more than just delicious food – it’s also a convenient spot for picking up household items, snacks, and more without having to leave the neighborhood.
Salt Lake City launches incentive program for potential e-bike owners
Salt Lake City is launching a new voucher incentive program to help residents purchase a new e-bike. The city hopes this will help air quality to improve in the area.
Syphilis on the rise in Salt Lake County, high risk for women and people of color
According to the Salt Lake County Health Department, syphilis cases are on the rise in Salt Lake County, with women in communities of color at elevated risk.
Jordan River cleanup attracts nearly 400 volunteers for Earth Day
Nearly 40 volunteers descended on the Jordan River for an Earth Day clean up operation kicked off by My Hometown.
Affordable housing community for SLC's chronically homeless under construction
Phase One construction of The Other Side Village, a community of tiny homes for the chronically unhoused, is under way, including sewer lines, manholes, and infill.
Upgrades to 600/700 North set to start in 2025
Salt Lake City transportation engineers, along with experts from Avenue Consultants, are looking at traffic calming measures and improvements on 600/700 North between 800 West and Redwood Road.
SLC Public Lands reviewing input on future of Glendale’s Peace Labyrinth
Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Lands is seeking input from Westside residents on the future of the Peace Labyrinth Open Space.
The Neighborhood House marks 130 years with events and celebrations
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Furnace filter exchange program launches on the Westside
A new program provides high-efficiency air filters to improve air quality for residents of Salt Lake’s Westside.
Love Your Block provides mini grants to Westside residents for community improvement projects
Love Your Block mini grants give Westside residents funds to complete community improvement projects. The next application period opens in January.
Homelessness takes center stage in race for Salt Lake City mayor
The 2023 Salt Lake City mayoral election has largely been defined by one issue critical to Westside residents: homelessness. The candidates all pledge to address it in different ways.
Riebe, Maloy offer clear differences in 2nd Congressional District special election
Kathleen Riebe and Celeste Maloy are running to fill the seat vacated earlier this year by Chris Stewart. The differences between Riebe and Maloy are clear.
Developers of tiny home village finalizing site preparation, plan to start infrastructure
After environmental concerns were addressed, developers of the Other Side Village are preparing for phase one construction of 80 tiny homes to permanently house the chronically unhoused.
Proposed cost of I-15 expansion more than doubles to $3.7 billion, Westside opposition remains strong
State continues to plan I-15 expansion despite doubling cost and continued opposition from the communities that will be affected.
Salt Lake City 2023 municipal election overview
2023 municipal elections are coming. Mail-in ballots will arrive in early November with ranked-choice voting for mayor and city council positions. Make your voice heard!
I-15 expansion prompts concerns about pollution, business impacts, and traffic congestion
Westside community members and business owners have doubts about the impacts of the proposed I-15 expansion.
Plan to rebuild, expand I-15 moves forward despite opposition from Westside, others in region
While UDOT has made concessions to community feedback, like preserving Westside homes and businesses by building in, not out, local opposition to expanding I-15 persists.
Regional council behind I-15 project creates transportation plans “for the greater good”
A regional council comprising elected officials and representatives from government and community organizations is responsible for the plan to expand I-15.
Salt Lake City seeking community input for traffic calming on 600/700 North
The city is seeking input for a reconstruction project to make 600/700 North work better for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike.
New project aims to create heat map of Salt Lake City, including the Westside
A project to create heat map across Salt Lake City will help provide data about where heat abatement programs should be implemented.