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Last Updated: May 20, 2019 11:58AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

The Train Shoppe offers easy way to appreciate the First Transcontinental Railroad

May 20, 2019 ● By Holly Vasic

If you didn’t make it to the Golden Spike 150th anniversary celebration at Promontory Point, take a short trip to The Train Shoppe to see the smaller version of the engines.

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Fun in the sun — Draper Arts and Crafts Festival has another successful year

May 20, 2019 ● By Kaitlyn Rowbotham

Sunshine was a welcome guest this year at Draper City's seventh annual Arts and Crafts Festival and the Susan K. Classic Car Show, held on Saturday, May 11.

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One of the fastest growing sports is... videogames?

May 08, 2019 ● By Greg James

Gaming has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry and players have begun to cash in on opportunities to profit from it.

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Queens with cause: Draper royalty honored for their service

May 08, 2019 ● By Michelynne McGuire

Draper City’s queens are quite accomplished, showing the world that pageantry is full of opportunities. One of their favorite aspects has been giving service to those close to their hearts.

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Dreamscapes lets students who are deaf, blind access and experience art

May 07, 2019 ● By Jennifer Gardiner

Students at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind get to experience their first hands-on fully immersive art show.

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

May 07, 2019 ● By Christy Jepson

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

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Celebrating the mother of all holidays with stories about moms

May 07, 2019 ● By Jennifer J Johnson

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.

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Calling all Photographers - City Journals Cover Photo Contest

May 06, 2019 ● By Justin Adams

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

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Utah Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness Shares Insight on Growing Issue

May 03, 2019 ● By Jennifer J Johnson

Approximately one in five adults across the country experience mental illness in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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Chestnut Pines offers ancient grains for modern-day health

May 02, 2019 ● By Linnea Lundgren

The mother and daughter team of Amy and Jessica Smith have opened Chestnut Pines, a unique cafe, bakery, botanical shop and educational center in a historic Draper home.

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