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This week from Bagley: Sen. John Curtis’ tight spot, Trump and Xi, secret lives of LDS Church leaders
This week's cartoons from The Salt Lake Tribune's Pat Baglye.

Tibetan and Nepalese communities host candlelight vigil downtown, attended by candidate Ben McAdams
Tibetan and Nepalese Utahns gathered in front of the mayor’s office on Sept. 23 to mourn the loss of life from the Nepal-Tibet border region avalanche and flood, which was triggered by a glacier collapse and 5.2 magnitude seismic tremor that occurred on Aug. 26th. Wednesday was…

Film society hosts media swap after announcing return of Tower Theatre
Salt Lake Film Society (SLFS) hosted a media swap and sale last Friday, Sept. 18, at Broadway Theatre to build their media collection and sustain the Tower Theatre’s renovation. About 60 people attended the event. The SLFS announced the Tower Theatre‘s reopening on Sept. 16.…

Nostalgia, community and creativity: 5 takeaways from this year’s FanX convention
The Tribune's culture and music reporter observes nostalgia and community at this year's FanX convention.
‘Still in a state of shock’ — LDS women respond to church’s opposition to abortion ballot measures in their states
From heartbreak to gratitude, feelings run the gamut among Latter-day Saint women in Idaho and Nevada in the wake of the church’s statements on abortion ballot measures.

Salt Lake Acting Company’s 2026/2027 season: 55 years of keeping Salt Lake interesting
Salt Lake Acting Company’s 26/27 season promises to set the stage on fire with laugh-until-you-cry comedy, spine-tingling storytelling, and a musical with an axe to grind… literally. Read on for an in depth preview of Salt Lake Acting Company’s can’t-miss 55th season of shows.
The Delta Center’s new upper-bowl seats got their first real test. Here’s what Mammoth fans thought.
Utah Mammoth fans got their first look at the Delta Center’s renovated upper bowl Saturday. Here’s what they thought of the new hockey sightlines.

A Utah-based company is helping employers add homeownership opportunities as a benefit
Could buying a home become the next employee benefit? A Utah company is helping businesses offer their workers tools to navigate the home buying process, as affordability remains a challenge.
‘Grandma-core’ coffee comes to Trolley Square
Trolley Coffee Company owner Lex Jardine opened a shop with its own vibe after getting tired of her “corporate coffee” job.

Voices: The LDS Church’s abortion message to voters is not peacemaking. It is coercive control at every level.
“I already hoped Prop 1 would succeed in Idaho to protect women and human dignity;” Brad Price writes in an op-ed, “now, seeing this attempt at religious supremacy, I have another reason I hope it succeeds.”

Letter: In opposing Idaho’s abortion measure, the LDS Church says it weighs in on issues that have ‘significant moral consequences.’ Why, then, does it stay mum on so many others?
Letter: In opposing Idaho’s abortion measure, the LDS Church says it weighs in on issues that have ‘significant moral consequences.’ Why, then, does it stay mum on so many others?
Letter: Widening Emigration Canyon — like numerous perplexing projects in and around Salt Lake City — is a bad idea
Letter: Widening Emigration Canyon — like numerous perplexing projects in and around Salt Lake City — is a bad idea