Teen Mom Strong program helps young mothers navigate life

To support teen moms, Planned Parenthood Association of Utah developed the Teen Mom Strong program. The program uses peer-to-peer support to help teen moms navigate their new life. Read More »

City Council makes a gesture of support for the USPS

As a gesture of support for the USPS, the SSL City Council passed a resolution against the privatization of the USPS. Read More »

Community gardens allows refugees to connect with the land and others

The International Rescue Committee through their New Roots program helps refugees grow fruits and vegetables for their families in community gardens. Read More »

Police officers provide new flag to homeowners

After breaking their flagpole in an altercation with an attacker, a family receives a new flagpole and flag from SSLPD. Read More »

SSL employees remove windstorm debris for residents

SSL employees volunteer to help the Public Works department to clean up windstorm debris on city streets. Read More »

SSL Citizen Review Board starts to take shape

South Salt Lake City Council continues to discuss a Citizen Review Board. The scope and how members are select continue to be sticking points. Read More »

South Salt Lake students top technology awards in computing

Three high school students recently were honored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology. Read More »

During the pandemic, Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert got big assist from former PAL boxing coach

One week after Utah Jazz star center Rudy Gobert came down with COVID-19 in March and had returned to Salt Lake City, he picked up the phone and contacted an old friend. Read More »

South Salt Lake’s 21st century school, Olene Walker Elementary, opens

Before opening the Olene Walker Elementary School in the Riverfront section of South Salt Lake City an open house for parents and students was conducted the week before school started. Read More »

SSLPD says many reform initiatives already in practice

While many are calling for police reform, two national initiatives are mentioned in conversations in SSL along with changes and observations of the SSLPD. Read More »