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Listening will be the catalyst for racial justice, say Alex and Julie Boyé

Jun 29, 2020 11:46AM ● By Heather Lawrence

Popular singer Alex and his wife Julie Boyé talk about pain, police and peace.

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State parks offer social distancing with a view

Jun 25, 2020 12:20PM ● By Josh Wood

After quarantine restrictions eased, Utah’s State Parks saw greater than normal seasonal visitation.

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Cheese sandwiches and a drive-by parade help express gratitude to essential workers

Jun 24, 2020 12:19PM ● By Heather Lawrence

The Sandy City Police Department showed appreciation to front-line workers with a drive-by parade at Alta View Hospital, while a traveling food truck supplied police with sandwiches.

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Sandy imam looks forward to new mosque, finds value in sacrifice during Ramadan

Jun 15, 2020 12:23PM ● By Heather Lawrence

Members of the Utah Islamic Center, which is currently based in Sandy, have a lot to celebrate these days. The month of Ramadan was April 23-May 23, and soon they will be meeting in a brand new mosque.

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Painting rocks, playing hopscotch popular with school children during quarantine

Jun 15, 2020 12:20PM ● By Julie Slama

Some pastimes of yesteryear have made comebacks during quarantine.

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Virtual County Library available as reopening takes shape

Jun 15, 2020 10:27AM ● By Josh Wood

Many of the library system’s services have been available online, and its staff members have worked to expand virtual offerings while the community stays at home.

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