Oct 3, 2025
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31 min read
Friday, October 3rd
Your Summer Encore Weekend: Record-Breaking 70s/80s & Peak Foliage – Construction Fest Takes Over Church St., The Gryphon’s Full Story & City Hall Shake-Ups – This weekend's record-breaking warmth is your perfect excuse to check out Construction Fest on Church Street, a 1920s swing dance, or the Vermont Anime and Gaming Expo. Plus, get the full, complicated story behind The Gryphon’s sudden closure, a major staff shake-up in the Mayor's office, and the City Council's controversial vote to ban public nudity, all inside the newsletter.
Sep 29, 2025
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28 min read
Monday, Sept 29th
Your Monday Evening Update: 80° Today, Frost Thursday Morning, 30s Wake-Up Call – Silent Films & City Council Tonight, NASA's Newest Vermont Astronaut & Drought Crisis Deepens – Berlin's running fire hoses to wells, Shelburne celebrates 94 affordable homes, while volunteers paint over overnight vandalism: catch free 1916 cinema at Burlington Beer Co, weigh in on public indecency laws at City Hall, then plan for tomorrow's Women Business Conference, ecstatic dance sessions, and Wednesday's Oktoberfest before Thursday's blues legend Kingfish takes Higher Ground.
Sep 26, 2025
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38 min read
Friday, September 26th
Weekend Awaits: Rain Wrapping Up for Sunshine Spectacular – Burlington Square Finally Opens, Extreme Drought Spreads & Housing Wars Heat Up – Tonight's departing drizzle sets up perfect conditions for Old Spokes Home's Fall Fundo, Vermont PoutineFest's gravy-soaked showdown, and Mission Murals' community paint days transforming Main Street's biggest eyesore. Meanwhile, Kimmel's still off local airwaves, Beta eyes Wall Street, and Burlington's overdose center faces more delays as Progressives unveil bold housing moves.
Sep 19, 2025
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34 min read
Friday, September 19th
Fall Chill Weekend Ahead: Oktoberfest Returns to Pine Street, Jim Gaffigan at The Flynn & Prison Overcrowding Crisis – Clear skies and 60s beckon for tonight's packed lineup from comedy royalty to punk at Foam, while Saturday's frost warning can't dampen Giant Pumpkins in Colchester, Latin beats at City Hall Park, or Essex Junction's car-free Main Street party. Plus, deep dives on Vermont's $789M pandemic housing investment, UVM Health Network CEO's sudden exit, and why Tracy Drive residents keep falling into mysterious 70-year-old holes
Sep 15, 2025
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28 min read
Monday, September 15th (Oktoberfest coming soon!)
Your Monday Evening Brief: Summer's Last Stand at 85° Before Weekend Frost – Kava Circles, Spanish Meetups & Gaffigan's Hot Pockets – The fog lifted this morning to reveal three more days of 80s warmth, Burlington gathers for everything from Traditional Tuesday's communal kava bowl to Thursday's glow-in-the-dark pickleball, while Main Street businesses wonder what will survive another year of jackhammers. Plus, the Ticonderoga's 70-year landlocked anniversary, Ridin' High's basement dwelling demise, and why UVM Medical Center just lost $88 million for subsidizing New York hospitals with Vermont insurance rates.
Sep 12, 2025
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34 min read
Friday, September 12th
Your Weekend Lineup: Foggy Friday Clears for Grace Potter's Symphony Show, Saturday's Possible Scattered Showers & Sunday's Sunshine – Grand Point North Kicks Off, Brain Freezer 5K Ice Cream Challenge, Dancing with the Stars for Charity – From Burlington Square's luxury opening amid downtown struggles to South Burlington's phone-free classrooms, plus the Council's OPC grant approval and Simple Roots' bittersweet farewell after 11 years.
Sep 8, 2025
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29 min read
Monday, September 8th
Monday Evening Dispatch: Frost Advisory Tonight, 70s Ahead – Council Tackles $2.2M Overdose Center, Police Contract Boost & Nudity Ban – From Dinosaur Cookies to Grief Workshops, Spanish Meetups to Memorial Unveilings – Your guide through Burlington's biggest week yet, as The Gryphon closes, wake sports face bans, and St. Joseph's survivors find healing in Kieslich Park while F-35s prep for two weeks of night flights
Sep 5, 2025
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29 min read
Friday, September 5th (Art Hop Weekend)
Friday's Storms Give Way to Art Hop Launch, Saturday's Rain Can't Stop the Party – Vermont's EV Charging Victory, Lake Champlain Historic Lows & Farmers Hauling Water Daily – Last night's thunderstorms clear for BCA's 270-seat unveiling and dance parties, before Saturday's soaking brings indoor glassblowing demos and Live from BCA, while dairy farms face $100K drought bills, a Shelburne cop dodges prison, and Sunday's perfect weather awaits the Earth Charter celebration.
Sep 1, 2025
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26 min read
Monday, September 1st (Labor Day!)
Your Labor Day Evening Update: Clouds Rolling In, Rain Coming Thursday – Dodgeball Tonight, Disney Karaoke & Park Planning This Week – As summer unofficially ends, Burlington grapples with public safety tensions: the mayor and governor trade barbs over City Hall Park enforcement while BED faces unprecedented audit scrutiny. Plus, viral Vermont kindness, South Burlington's bus driver comeback, and why your trees are dropping October leaves in September
Aug 25, 2025
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25 min read
Monday, August 25th
Your Monday Evening Dispatch: Cool Comfort Through Midweek, Fair Weather for Festival Fun – City Council's Safety Showdown, Pearl Street Bomb Scare Aftermath & UVM's Growing First-Gen Wave – Tonight's council tackles City Hall Park crackdowns while singing circles and dodgeball offer lighter alternatives. Navigate Tuesday's packed slate from treasure hunt bike rides to aerial silks, Wednesday's $99 carload fair deal, Thursday's demolition derby madness, plus inside details on Perkins' explosive devices, Tromp's $575k presidency, and why 80% of Vermont's college-bound chose UVM this year.
Aug 22, 2025
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29 min read
Friday, August 22nd (Champlain Valley Fair Kicks Off)
Your Weekend Lineup: Sunny 80s Today, Drought Relief Sunday Maybe – First African Landing Day's Mural Creation, Recovery Rave & Monster Trucks – Tonight's live music triple-header (Billy Wylder, 38 Special, Spring Chickens) kicks off a packed weekend: witness community art-making at Roosevelt Park, dance for recovery at City Hall, or catch the Farmers Market harvest. Plus, the inside story on Chris Harper's mysterious disappearance, Burlington's business crisis deepens as the Governor weighs in, and why People's Kitchen is serving protest with their free meals
Aug 18, 2025
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26 min read
Monday, August 18th
Monday Evening Dispatch: Fall Preview Chill, Wednesday Showers Coming – Dodgeball, Comedy & Vinyl Nights, Summer's Final Party on the Bricks – Tonight's 60s cooldown kicks off a week of stellar events: unleash frustrations at pickup dodgeball, catch Nimesh Patel's standup, or groove to nine-piece High Summer before Thursday's season finale. Plus, Main Street's weekend reprieve for struggling businesses, Scott's double rejection of Trump's Guard requests, and why 212 salmon signal hope despite PFAS fears
Aug 15, 2025
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29 min read
Friday, August 15th (Packed Weekend)
Friday Morning Dispatch: Pleasant 80s today, Sizzling Saturday, Stormy Sunday, Urban Rangers Navigate 'Hurricane' of Camps – Cider Donuts Launch, Mozartiana Opens & 60th Anniversary Celebrations – After weeks of heat, Burlington gets a break, especially next week. Plus, inside the impossible job of managing 550 acres with two rangers, What Ales You emerges from its basement after 54 years, and why Building Burlington's Future raised $1.3M to turn resident frustration into policy wins.
Aug 11, 2025
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27 min read
Monday, August 11th
Your Monday Evening Update: Heat Wave Continues, Wednesday Relief Coming – Meditation Tonight, Moth StorySLAM Tomorrow & Music All Week – Burlington sizzles through another 90+ degree day while downtown construction offers weekend reprieve. Plus, the inside story on Nectar's demise, $62.5M solar funding cut impacts low-income Vermonters, boaters scramble after Charlotte marina closure, and why Vermont Green FC fans raised $25K during their championship run. Cool off with tonight's transformative meditation or Emma Cook at Radio Bean before Thursday's packed lineup at Shelburne Vineyard, Foam, and Flicks in the Park.
Aug 4, 2025
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24 min read
Monday, August 4th
Your Monday Momentum: Smoky Skies Clear Tuesday, Weekend Heats Up – Vermont Green's Championship Glory, Church Street's 45th Sidewalk Sale Bonanza & Gardener's Supply Shocker – Tonight's hazy conditions give way to a bustling week: score deals and catch live music during five days of sidewalk shopping, witness Mumford & Sons with Noah Kahan Thursday, or debate ICE tactics at tonight's City Council. Plus, the inside story on our soccer champs, traffic headaches on Pine Street, and why 40 Gardener's workers are suddenly job hunting.
Aug 1, 2025
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28 min read
Friday, August 1st (Festival of Fools Weekend)
Your Weekend Kickoff: September-Style Sunshine Returns to Burlington – Fools Block Party Saves the Day, Nectar's Final Curtain & Dragon Boats on the Lake – Tonight's crisp 50s drop gives way to a flawless 80-degree weekend: catch rescue dogs with world records and aerial acrobatics as Burlington rallies to resurrect Festival of Fools. Plus, the inside story on El Gato's employee takeover, why Nectar's chains came off for good, and King Street's urgent call for male mentors, before Sunday's dragon boat races paddle for a cause.
Jul 28, 2025
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31 min read
Monday, July 28th
Your Monday Matchup: Soupy Start, Swampy Week, September-Like Relief Coming. Fools Block Party Returns, UVM's New President Speaks & Police Chief's Prison Pivot. Tonight's foggy 90-degree sauna gives way to wildfire haze before Thursday's fall preview. Plus, the inside story on how 30+ businesses saved Festival of Fools, Vermont Green FC's championship run continues, and why Canadians are boycotting our border towns, all while Burlington rallies through construction chaos and budget cuts.
Jul 24, 2025
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38 min read
Thursday, July 24th (Must Read!)
Your Weekend Guide: Triple H Heatwave, Friday Storms, Smoky Saturday – The Ramble's Massive Return, VT Green's Historic Final & The Pit's Rebirth – Tonight's sweltering heat kicks off a packed weekend: brave potential storms for Vermont Green's sold-out final, then dive into the Old North End's beloved Ramble or OGE's 30th Anniversary bash. Plus, get the scoop on Jordan Klepper's "Rue Canada" visit, the troubling detention of Winooski's superintendent, and the long-awaited transformation of the downtown "Pit." And don't forget to sign up for Burlington Table! As well as trying your hand at the new Queen City Puzzle, get your name on the leaderboard!
Jul 21, 2025
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28 min read
Monday, July 21st (Two New Ideas to Introduce!)
Your Monday Evening Roundup: Perfect Running Weather Tonight, Heat Wave Thursday – Cars & Foam Waterfront Launch, OGE's 30-Year Block Party Plans & Teen Governor Dreams – Tonight's 70s bliss turns steamy by midweek: catch the lakeside trail runs or ONE Market before humidity returns. Plus, Vermont Green FC's comeback magic continues, public media faces deep cuts, and why Burlington baseball might be better without the big leagues, all before the food truck invasion hits Pine Street. Be sure check out the new Burlington Table idea, and also the teaser for the weekly Puzzle Hunts!
Jul 17, 2025
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33 min read
Thursday, July 17th (Lots to Do this Weekend!)
Your Weekend Kickoff: A Hero's ESPY, Infrastructure Woes & Border Stories – Once tonight's thunderstorms pass, a stunningly perfect Saturday unfolds for the Vermont Brewers Fest, the Antique Boat Show, or celebrating the Green's playoff berth. Get the full story on Burlington's own Ilona Maher taking home a national award, the financial crisis threatening GMT's future, the wastewater leak that just closed our beaches, and the complex local stories unfolding at the Canadian border.
Jul 14, 2025
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23 min read
Monday, July 14th ('Our Next Heatwave!' Edition)
Your Midweek Heat Wave Primer: Stormy Monday, Sizzling 90s To Follow – VT Green's dramatic title win, a generational wastewater upgrade & an uncertain future for Afghan Vermonters – Plus, celebrate a new 15,000-gallon aquarium at ECHO, get ready for the next Party on the Bricks, and navigate a major bike path closure.
Jul 10, 2025
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29 min read
Thursday, July 10th
Your Hot Weekend Brief: Sun & Heat Take Over, Stray Storms Possible – Summervale's Return, Howard Center's Future & a Sobering Anniversary – Kick off the weekend with tonight's Party on the Bricks, then plan your sun-soaked Saturday around the huge one-day Summervale festival. Plus, get the inside story on the critical cuts facing our largest social service provider, the pivot by a beloved local food company, and why this specific date holds such a heavy meaning for Vermonters.
Jul 7, 2025
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21 min read
Monday, July 7th
Your Week Ahead: Stormy Start, Cooler Break & Midweek Heat – Trivia Showdowns, Champlain's Shakeup & a Party on the Bricks – Navigate tonight's thunderstorms toward a cool Tuesday perfect for a trivia dilemma (The Moth or Taylor Swift?). Then, get ready for the return of Party on the Bricks, plus the story on Champlain College's academic overhaul and the ongoing meal service relocation drama.
Jul 3, 2025
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23 min read
Thursday, July 3rd (July 4th Weekend Edition)
It's BUSY this Weekend: Heavy Clouds Thursday, Perfect Fourth, Sunny & Hot Weekend – Waterfront Fireworks, Odd Fest Vibes & a Nectar's Cameo – Tonight's storms clear out just in time for the fireworks, leading into a sun-drenched holiday weekend perfect for Odd Fest's offbeat bash. Plus, get the inside scoop on the city's scrapped overnight parking plan, the state's massive education overhaul, and new strains on the employee-owned business model.
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Oct 3, 2025
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31 min read
Friday, October 3rd
Your Summer Encore Weekend: Record-Breaking 70s/80s & Peak Foliage – Construction Fest Takes Over Church St., The Gryphon’s Full Story & City Hall Shake-Ups – This weekend's record-breaking warmth is your perfect excuse to check out Construction Fest on Church Street, a 1920s swing dance, or the Vermont Anime and Gaming Expo. Plus, get the full, complicated story behind The Gryphon’s sudden closure, a major staff shake-up in the Mayor's office, and the City Council's controversial vote to ban public nudity, all inside the newsletter.
Sep 29, 2025
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28 min read
Monday, Sept 29th
Your Monday Evening Update: 80° Today, Frost Thursday Morning, 30s Wake-Up Call – Silent Films & City Council Tonight, NASA's Newest Vermont Astronaut & Drought Crisis Deepens – Berlin's running fire hoses to wells, Shelburne celebrates 94 affordable homes, while volunteers paint over overnight vandalism: catch free 1916 cinema at Burlington Beer Co, weigh in on public indecency laws at City Hall, then plan for tomorrow's Women Business Conference, ecstatic dance sessions, and Wednesday's Oktoberfest before Thursday's blues legend Kingfish takes Higher Ground.
Sep 26, 2025
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38 min read
Friday, September 26th
Weekend Awaits: Rain Wrapping Up for Sunshine Spectacular – Burlington Square Finally Opens, Extreme Drought Spreads & Housing Wars Heat Up – Tonight's departing drizzle sets up perfect conditions for Old Spokes Home's Fall Fundo, Vermont PoutineFest's gravy-soaked showdown, and Mission Murals' community paint days transforming Main Street's biggest eyesore. Meanwhile, Kimmel's still off local airwaves, Beta eyes Wall Street, and Burlington's overdose center faces more delays as Progressives unveil bold housing moves.
Sep 19, 2025
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34 min read
Friday, September 19th
Fall Chill Weekend Ahead: Oktoberfest Returns to Pine Street, Jim Gaffigan at The Flynn & Prison Overcrowding Crisis – Clear skies and 60s beckon for tonight's packed lineup from comedy royalty to punk at Foam, while Saturday's frost warning can't dampen Giant Pumpkins in Colchester, Latin beats at City Hall Park, or Essex Junction's car-free Main Street party. Plus, deep dives on Vermont's $789M pandemic housing investment, UVM Health Network CEO's sudden exit, and why Tracy Drive residents keep falling into mysterious 70-year-old holes
Sep 15, 2025
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28 min read
Monday, September 15th (Oktoberfest coming soon!)
Your Monday Evening Brief: Summer's Last Stand at 85° Before Weekend Frost – Kava Circles, Spanish Meetups & Gaffigan's Hot Pockets – The fog lifted this morning to reveal three more days of 80s warmth, Burlington gathers for everything from Traditional Tuesday's communal kava bowl to Thursday's glow-in-the-dark pickleball, while Main Street businesses wonder what will survive another year of jackhammers. Plus, the Ticonderoga's 70-year landlocked anniversary, Ridin' High's basement dwelling demise, and why UVM Medical Center just lost $88 million for subsidizing New York hospitals with Vermont insurance rates.
Sep 12, 2025
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34 min read
Friday, September 12th
Your Weekend Lineup: Foggy Friday Clears for Grace Potter's Symphony Show, Saturday's Possible Scattered Showers & Sunday's Sunshine – Grand Point North Kicks Off, Brain Freezer 5K Ice Cream Challenge, Dancing with the Stars for Charity – From Burlington Square's luxury opening amid downtown struggles to South Burlington's phone-free classrooms, plus the Council's OPC grant approval and Simple Roots' bittersweet farewell after 11 years.
Sep 8, 2025
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29 min read
Monday, September 8th
Monday Evening Dispatch: Frost Advisory Tonight, 70s Ahead – Council Tackles $2.2M Overdose Center, Police Contract Boost & Nudity Ban – From Dinosaur Cookies to Grief Workshops, Spanish Meetups to Memorial Unveilings – Your guide through Burlington's biggest week yet, as The Gryphon closes, wake sports face bans, and St. Joseph's survivors find healing in Kieslich Park while F-35s prep for two weeks of night flights
Sep 5, 2025
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29 min read
Friday, September 5th (Art Hop Weekend)
Friday's Storms Give Way to Art Hop Launch, Saturday's Rain Can't Stop the Party – Vermont's EV Charging Victory, Lake Champlain Historic Lows & Farmers Hauling Water Daily – Last night's thunderstorms clear for BCA's 270-seat unveiling and dance parties, before Saturday's soaking brings indoor glassblowing demos and Live from BCA, while dairy farms face $100K drought bills, a Shelburne cop dodges prison, and Sunday's perfect weather awaits the Earth Charter celebration.
Sep 1, 2025
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26 min read
Monday, September 1st (Labor Day!)
Your Labor Day Evening Update: Clouds Rolling In, Rain Coming Thursday – Dodgeball Tonight, Disney Karaoke & Park Planning This Week – As summer unofficially ends, Burlington grapples with public safety tensions: the mayor and governor trade barbs over City Hall Park enforcement while BED faces unprecedented audit scrutiny. Plus, viral Vermont kindness, South Burlington's bus driver comeback, and why your trees are dropping October leaves in September
Aug 25, 2025
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25 min read
Monday, August 25th
Your Monday Evening Dispatch: Cool Comfort Through Midweek, Fair Weather for Festival Fun – City Council's Safety Showdown, Pearl Street Bomb Scare Aftermath & UVM's Growing First-Gen Wave – Tonight's council tackles City Hall Park crackdowns while singing circles and dodgeball offer lighter alternatives. Navigate Tuesday's packed slate from treasure hunt bike rides to aerial silks, Wednesday's $99 carload fair deal, Thursday's demolition derby madness, plus inside details on Perkins' explosive devices, Tromp's $575k presidency, and why 80% of Vermont's college-bound chose UVM this year.
Aug 22, 2025
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29 min read
Friday, August 22nd (Champlain Valley Fair Kicks Off)
Your Weekend Lineup: Sunny 80s Today, Drought Relief Sunday Maybe – First African Landing Day's Mural Creation, Recovery Rave & Monster Trucks – Tonight's live music triple-header (Billy Wylder, 38 Special, Spring Chickens) kicks off a packed weekend: witness community art-making at Roosevelt Park, dance for recovery at City Hall, or catch the Farmers Market harvest. Plus, the inside story on Chris Harper's mysterious disappearance, Burlington's business crisis deepens as the Governor weighs in, and why People's Kitchen is serving protest with their free meals
Aug 18, 2025
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26 min read
Monday, August 18th
Monday Evening Dispatch: Fall Preview Chill, Wednesday Showers Coming – Dodgeball, Comedy & Vinyl Nights, Summer's Final Party on the Bricks – Tonight's 60s cooldown kicks off a week of stellar events: unleash frustrations at pickup dodgeball, catch Nimesh Patel's standup, or groove to nine-piece High Summer before Thursday's season finale. Plus, Main Street's weekend reprieve for struggling businesses, Scott's double rejection of Trump's Guard requests, and why 212 salmon signal hope despite PFAS fears
Aug 15, 2025
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29 min read
Friday, August 15th (Packed Weekend)
Friday Morning Dispatch: Pleasant 80s today, Sizzling Saturday, Stormy Sunday, Urban Rangers Navigate 'Hurricane' of Camps – Cider Donuts Launch, Mozartiana Opens & 60th Anniversary Celebrations – After weeks of heat, Burlington gets a break, especially next week. Plus, inside the impossible job of managing 550 acres with two rangers, What Ales You emerges from its basement after 54 years, and why Building Burlington's Future raised $1.3M to turn resident frustration into policy wins.
Aug 11, 2025
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27 min read
Monday, August 11th
Your Monday Evening Update: Heat Wave Continues, Wednesday Relief Coming – Meditation Tonight, Moth StorySLAM Tomorrow & Music All Week – Burlington sizzles through another 90+ degree day while downtown construction offers weekend reprieve. Plus, the inside story on Nectar's demise, $62.5M solar funding cut impacts low-income Vermonters, boaters scramble after Charlotte marina closure, and why Vermont Green FC fans raised $25K during their championship run. Cool off with tonight's transformative meditation or Emma Cook at Radio Bean before Thursday's packed lineup at Shelburne Vineyard, Foam, and Flicks in the Park.
Aug 4, 2025
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24 min read
Monday, August 4th
Your Monday Momentum: Smoky Skies Clear Tuesday, Weekend Heats Up – Vermont Green's Championship Glory, Church Street's 45th Sidewalk Sale Bonanza & Gardener's Supply Shocker – Tonight's hazy conditions give way to a bustling week: score deals and catch live music during five days of sidewalk shopping, witness Mumford & Sons with Noah Kahan Thursday, or debate ICE tactics at tonight's City Council. Plus, the inside story on our soccer champs, traffic headaches on Pine Street, and why 40 Gardener's workers are suddenly job hunting.
Aug 1, 2025
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28 min read
Friday, August 1st (Festival of Fools Weekend)
Your Weekend Kickoff: September-Style Sunshine Returns to Burlington – Fools Block Party Saves the Day, Nectar's Final Curtain & Dragon Boats on the Lake – Tonight's crisp 50s drop gives way to a flawless 80-degree weekend: catch rescue dogs with world records and aerial acrobatics as Burlington rallies to resurrect Festival of Fools. Plus, the inside story on El Gato's employee takeover, why Nectar's chains came off for good, and King Street's urgent call for male mentors, before Sunday's dragon boat races paddle for a cause.
Jul 28, 2025
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31 min read
Monday, July 28th
Your Monday Matchup: Soupy Start, Swampy Week, September-Like Relief Coming. Fools Block Party Returns, UVM's New President Speaks & Police Chief's Prison Pivot. Tonight's foggy 90-degree sauna gives way to wildfire haze before Thursday's fall preview. Plus, the inside story on how 30+ businesses saved Festival of Fools, Vermont Green FC's championship run continues, and why Canadians are boycotting our border towns, all while Burlington rallies through construction chaos and budget cuts.
Jul 24, 2025
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38 min read
Thursday, July 24th (Must Read!)
Your Weekend Guide: Triple H Heatwave, Friday Storms, Smoky Saturday – The Ramble's Massive Return, VT Green's Historic Final & The Pit's Rebirth – Tonight's sweltering heat kicks off a packed weekend: brave potential storms for Vermont Green's sold-out final, then dive into the Old North End's beloved Ramble or OGE's 30th Anniversary bash. Plus, get the scoop on Jordan Klepper's "Rue Canada" visit, the troubling detention of Winooski's superintendent, and the long-awaited transformation of the downtown "Pit." And don't forget to sign up for Burlington Table! As well as trying your hand at the new Queen City Puzzle, get your name on the leaderboard!
Jul 21, 2025
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28 min read
Monday, July 21st (Two New Ideas to Introduce!)
Your Monday Evening Roundup: Perfect Running Weather Tonight, Heat Wave Thursday – Cars & Foam Waterfront Launch, OGE's 30-Year Block Party Plans & Teen Governor Dreams – Tonight's 70s bliss turns steamy by midweek: catch the lakeside trail runs or ONE Market before humidity returns. Plus, Vermont Green FC's comeback magic continues, public media faces deep cuts, and why Burlington baseball might be better without the big leagues, all before the food truck invasion hits Pine Street. Be sure check out the new Burlington Table idea, and also the teaser for the weekly Puzzle Hunts!
Jul 17, 2025
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33 min read
Thursday, July 17th (Lots to Do this Weekend!)
Your Weekend Kickoff: A Hero's ESPY, Infrastructure Woes & Border Stories – Once tonight's thunderstorms pass, a stunningly perfect Saturday unfolds for the Vermont Brewers Fest, the Antique Boat Show, or celebrating the Green's playoff berth. Get the full story on Burlington's own Ilona Maher taking home a national award, the financial crisis threatening GMT's future, the wastewater leak that just closed our beaches, and the complex local stories unfolding at the Canadian border.
Jul 14, 2025
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23 min read
Monday, July 14th ('Our Next Heatwave!' Edition)
Your Midweek Heat Wave Primer: Stormy Monday, Sizzling 90s To Follow – VT Green's dramatic title win, a generational wastewater upgrade & an uncertain future for Afghan Vermonters – Plus, celebrate a new 15,000-gallon aquarium at ECHO, get ready for the next Party on the Bricks, and navigate a major bike path closure.