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'Your City Could Be Better': Why Every R...

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As residents of Salt Lake County, you may have wondered about your parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta cataloged them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The ... Show More
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SLCPD Chief on 999 Ride, Drones, and ICE
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