Joaquina Mexican Snacks: Small but mighty addition to Poplar Grove’s food scene
Nestled in the heart of Poplar Grove at 484 S 900 West, Joaquina Mexican Snacks is a small but mighty addition to the neighborhood’s food scene. Open for only four months, this cozy spot is already making a big impact with its delicious offerings and welcoming atmosphere.
Rose Park and Fairpark residents voice excitement about proposed improvements on 600/700 North
Reconstruction of 600/700 North in Salt Lake City is set to begin sometime this spring or summer. There have been various discussions over the past few years on how to improve safety in this Westside corridor, and now the city is just about ready to move forward.
NeighborWorks Salt Lake appoints Bryce Garner to be CEO
Salt Lake’s community-based nonprofit NeighborWorks is welcoming a new Chief Executive Officer. Bryce Garner has been appointed to be the next CEO of the organization effective March 24, 2025.
The Other Side Village open house showcases strong sense of community
Eager to share the results of months of hard work, teams from The Other Side Village and The Other Side Academy welcomed members of the community to a recent open house. Those who attended the event on January 27th were greeted in the village’s clubhouse with fresh donuts from The Other Side Donuts and hot chocolate, and were able to mingle with those who played a role in getting The Other Side Village up and running.
Salt Lake City seeking community member input for West-East Connections Study
For those of us who live on the Westside, we’re incredibly familiar with the challenges we face when trying to head east – to Downtown, the University of Utah, hospitals and other health care, shopping on 300 W, and more. Between I-15 and the railroad tracks, it can often feel like we’re cut off from the rest of the city we call home.
Now, Salt Lake City is launching a new study to analyze the problem and come up with solutions to help bridge the West-East divide. These solutions will include various kinds of transportation methods, including automobiles, public transit, biking, walking, and more.
Glendale’s own Hook and Ladder: A local gem for comfort food
Those who know burgers say Glendale’s Hook and Ladder on California Avenue isn’t just one of the best burger places in Salt Lake City, but in all of Utah.
Beating the winter blues by prioritizing mental health
Other Side Village begins housing residents; public open house scheduled for January 27
The Other Side Village, a tiny-home community to address chronic homelessness, opened to its first residents in December. A public open house is scheduled for January 27.
Trash pick-up collection days changing February 3
On February 3, residential trash pick-up collection days are changing throughout Salt Lake City, including for the Westside, which moves from Friday to Wednesday.
Grant program launches to help Westside non-profit organizations
Air Quality Alert: How mobile air quality monitors reveal neighborhood-level disparities
HEAL Utah launched a fleet of mobile air quality monitors on Salt Lake's Westside to overcome the limitations of stationary monitors.
Westside residents receive e-bike vouchers from Salt Lake City
Of more than 2,000 applicants, 277 Salt Lake residents were awarded e-bike vouchers to help decrease driving and promote cleaner air.
Analysis shows UTA provides more benches and shelters on east side routes
Salt Lake's east side has better bus stop facilities than the Westside, according to a report from The Utah Investigative Journalism Project.
Amid Westside development, El Asadero restaurant fights to preserve its legacy and future
Booming development on North Temple has created struggles for local business owners like Margarito Parra and wife Imelda Morales.
Salt Lake City receives loan, launches program to replace lead pipes
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Quetzal Imports: A Westside market specializing in Guatemalan cuisine and sundries
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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.
Fairpark’s Culture Coffee offers a unique blend of coffee and community
Local chef Miles Ellis recommends Fairpark’s Culture Coffee for the food, drinks, and community — and the music and arcade games aren’t bad, either.
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.