🌱 New Utah Flag Unveiled + SLC's Foothill Trails Get Restoration

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Salt Lake City Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; pleasant. High: 79 Low: 57.

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

1. Salt Lake transportation officials have invited Sugar House residents to review road improvements for 2100 South, which is currently in the planning phase and long overdue. The area experiences challenges for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians due to crumbling pavement and a high number of left-turn crashes. The city's vision includes crosswalk improvements, a shared-use path, raised medians, and designated left turn lanes to create a safer and more predictable environment for all travelers in Sugar House. (KSLTV)
2. The new Utah state flag has been raised over the Capitol building, marking its official adoption. The flag, designed through a public process, features the state's iconic beehive at the center and represents the mountains of northern Utah, Native American tribes, and the red rock canyons of southern Utah. While the new flag is gaining popularity and receiving orders from businesses and homes, critics are attempting to challenge it through a citizen ballot initiative, accusing state leaders of erasing history and labeling it as "woke." (FOX 13 Now)
3. Salt Lake City's foothill trails and trailheads will receive a facelift this summer as a way to reduce erosion, improve the watershed, and minimize puddles. According to the city's Public Lands Division, the restoration work will coincide with Rocky Mountain Power’s replacement of power poles in that area. The trails on the west side of City Creek Canyon will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday through approximately Jun. 2. (Salt Lake Tribune)

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Today in and around Salt Lake City:

• Salt Lake Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival At Mountain America Expo Center, Sandy (10:00 AM)
• Food Truck Thursdays At Millcreek Common, Millcreek (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Living Traditions Festival will close down 200 East until May 22. The festival starts on May 19 at Washington and Library Square and will highlight more than 70 cultures from the Utah area. (Salt Lake City Public Library via Instagram)
• On Tuesday, the Salt Lake City International Airport celebrated five new Delta Air Lines gates opening at Concourse A. The East side of Concourse A will mirror the west, with four more gates set to open in August. (Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) via Facebook)
• The Utah Symphony announced three new summer concerts hosted at three iconic locations. "Music for a Summer Night with the Utah Symphony" will kickstart summertime on Jun. 19 in true symphony style! (Utah Symphony via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.