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Do We Really Want a Diversified Economy?
A friend of ours was visiting with a long-time Park City resident. He, like many of the people who have lived in Park City since the 1960’s, talk about how it’s not the same place it used to be. He goes a step further, though. When people ask him if they should move to Park …
An answer to our question about what programs Planned Parenthood does in Summit County
We received an answer to our question about what programs Planned Parenthood does in Summit County. It appears that they at least perform educational programs in our schools and a “Teen Council”. So, it seems there is no problem with them being part of Live PC Give PC according to their rules. However, funds given likely need …
Just Try to Complete The Sage Test Yourself… We Dare You
We are excitedly awaiting the SAGE testing results that are due to be released next week. SAGE is a new state of Utah standardized test where our all students did so poorly that they are considering changing the grading system. It sounds like most school districts as a whole got a D or F and when the …
Death of Crane Driver Shows Why Projects Like Discovery Core Aren’t Smart
Earlier this year, the Summit County Council refused to grant special exceptions to the Discovery Core Project, a housing development behind Weilenmann School. The project required special exceptions because its roads were too steep and setbacks weren’t big enough. Things about it just weren’t safe. The intelligence of this decision was highlighted by a tragic accident …
PCMR….
So we read that PCMR has agreed to pay their $17.5 million bond? Let’s hope they don’t forget to drop the check off by Friday afternoon.
So I’m Not Really Getting a Good Deal at Tanger Outlet Mall?
Here’s a fascinating story about outlet shops and how they aren’t really what they seem. https://medium.com/@BrassClo/the-myth-of-the-maxxinista-82962369dccc
Do You Want A Drive Through Coffee Stand in the Walmart Parking Lot?
Silver King Coffee is requesting that the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission allow them to build a coffee stand in the Walmart parking lot. They are presenting a plan on Tuesday to the Commission in the hopes that they will allow them to add the building to the parking lot in front Great Harvest Bread. Because …
Vail, Please Just Tell Us When We Have to Buy The Epic Pass
Vail, please just tell us when prices rise for the Epic pass. I remember last year it said that you had to buy it by early September but then the price stayed the same until sometime in October. This year there is more of the same. My guess is we have until mid October. Unless, of …
The Park City Fire Department Will Chip Your Wood (for free)
Do you have overgrown trees? Are you worried about next summer and fire danger? Simply cut those trees down into smaller pieces, fill out a form, and within a few days Park City Fire Department will be at your house with a wood chipper. They chip the wood and can either leave it for you …
Bluebird Bailout — Should Park City and Summit County Pay for PCMR’s Bond?
Park City officials Diane Foster and Jack Thomas were interviewed Friday on KPCW about the latest in PCMR vs Talisker. There was tough talk, including statements about the City having to take another look at projects like Woodward if PCMR isn’t open this year. Yet, there was hopeful optimism by Thomas that a solution could …
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