All aboard for a historic event: The Golden Spike’s sesquicentennial celebration

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad which happened at Promontory Summit, Utah. Read More »

Celebrating the mother of all holidays with stories about moms

From a “Project Runway” contestant, to a woman who may vie to be the state’s next governor, to the new sheriff in town, The City Journals presents inspiring stories of how notable Salt Lake County residents celebrate Mother’s Day. Read More »

Calling all Photographers - City Journals Cover Photo Contest

We need a new cover photo for Facebook. Anyone know a good photographer? Read More »

Outdated Pills, Patches, even Vitamins – Be gone! DEA-sponsored National Rx Take Back Day is This Saturday

Spring-cleaning can include safe-proofing your medicine cabinet from teens and other vulnerable loved ones. City Journals lets you know where to drop your outdated meds (and even vitamins) on Saturday.
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Stellar defense, commitment power Miners to girls basketball state title

The Bingham girls basketball team captured the Class 6A title with a 46-41 victory over Copper Hills on Feb. 23. Read More »

No matter the language — happy birthday to the state's successful dual immersion program

A look at dual immersion as many Utah elementary schools are celebrating their 10th year. Read More »

Newly-minted County Mayor Jenny Wilson 
talks about staff, strategies 
and her favorite words 


Salt Lake County has a new mayor – Democrat Jenny Wilson. Wilson seeks to buoy Salt Lake County with her version of “The Great Salt Lake County Dream.” Wilson has a new staff in place and seeks to bring priorities of air quality, housing affordability, and growth management to the fore for 18 cities comprising the county. “Benchmarks” and “Best Practices” are part of the Salt Lake County tool box to synch development. Read More »

Taylorsville officials thrilled to see West Jordan join their business support organization, ChamberWest

The regional business support organization that has served Taylorsville for many years, ChamberWest, has now been contracted to provide the same services for West Jordan City. Read More »

Students welcome kindness campaigns in schools

Students across the Salt Lake Valley support positivity and kindness in schools. Read More »