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.

Thursday, July 3rd (July 4th Weekend Edition)

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.

Monday, June 30th (4th of July Edition!)

Jun 30, 2025

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19 min read

Monday, June 30th (4th of July Edition!)

Your Week Ahead: Hot Start, Stormy Middle, Fireworks Gamble – BTV's July 3rd Blowout, Dead's New Digs & Airport Upgrades – Today's heat gives way to midweek storms, putting Thursday's massive waterfront fireworks display in question. Find out where to catch the new Grateful Dead 'residency', what $5.8M means for the airport, and all the details for the biggest party of the summer before things (hopefully) clear up for the weekend.

Jun 26, 2025

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24 min read

Thursday, June 26th

Your Weekend Kickstart: Cloudy Thursday, Rainy Friday, Drier Sunday Ahead – Main Street's Nightly Reopening, A New Art House & A Downsized Festival of Fools – From tonight's friends mixer and fire show to a soggy Saturday, your plans await. Get the details on Main Street's traffic compromise, the city's tough new budget, the grassroots effort bringing a cinema back to downtown, and how a beloved festival was saved by local businesses for this year.

Jun 23, 2025

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22 min read

Monday, June 23rd

Btown's Heat Wave Edition: Sweltering Start, Midweek Storms, Cooler Relief – Gardener's Supply's Future, First BtownBrief Meet-Up Event & A Packed Week of Events – Find out where to beat the record heat as cooling centers open, then get the scoop on tonight's City Council meeting covering downtown traffic and City Place development. Plus, we're looking ahead to a week of big music with Waxahatchee and Peach Pit, a major groundbreaking at the Shelburne Museum, and how a new study proves Vermont's plastic bag ban is working.

Jun 19, 2025

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25 min read

Thursday, June 19th

Holy Smokes, It's a Packed Weekend – From today's storms to a perfect Friday, navigate the city's biggest celebrations. We've got the scoop on the weekend's best events, from block parties to park concerts. Plus, the scoop on Shy Guy Gelato's sale and a surprise $1.8M budget hole.

Jun 16, 2025

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18 min read

Monday, June 16th

Your Monday Briefing: Juneteenth Streetball Hoops & Music, A 'Canada Street' Rename on Church St?, & South End Closures – Get ready for a week of celebrations with Juneteenth events kicking off from South Burlington to downtown. Get the details on the South Burlington pedestrian bridge finally moving ahead and a bold new proposal for the Pine Street Barge Canal area. Meanwhile, City Hall debates a Canadian rebrand for Church Street and South End drivers should beware of parkway construction, all under increasingly warm and humid skies.

Jun 12, 2025

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18 min read

Thursday, June 12th

A Weekend of Haze & Hops: As the smoke finally clears, get ready for a packed weekend featuring the Loving Day celebration, a big beer release on the waterfront, and two great farmers markets. We're also breaking down the ongoing short-term rental fight and the Governor's veto that leaves the state's emergency housing program in limbo.

Thursday, June 5th (Jazz Fest this Week!)

Jun 5, 2025

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29 min read

Thursday, June 5th (Jazz Fest this Week!)

Your Jazz Fest Game Plan: A Stormy Start, A Funk-Filled Weekend, $16B GlobalFoundries Investment (~$120 million for Essex facility) & A City Hall Shakeup – Brace for some Thursday thunderstorms before diving into a massive Jazz Fest weekend. We’ll guide you to the can't-miss free shows on the waterfront, mark the bittersweet final nights at Nectar’s, and break down the Mayor's major government overhaul and what that big chip investment really means for Vermont.

Jun 2, 2025

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19 min read

Monday, June 2nd

Your Evening Briefing: Brace for summer heat (and Thursday thunder)! Navigate the Jazz Fest wave, grab local bounty at the ONE Market, dissect the Mayor's budget plan & the divisive downtown letter storm, try a new Church Street stroll, and mourn (or just note) a quick venue closure. Plus, big time City Council meeting this Monday; check out the scoop!

May 29, 2025

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23 min read

Thursday, May 29th

Tonight's Briefing: Cloudy Eve, Brighter Friday, Rainy Weekend Kickoff & Sunnier Sunday Hopes – Pride Gala Shines, Tech Hub Funds Pulled & ArtsRiot's Farewell – Celebrate a community milestone tonight. As the weekend brings both a massive waterfront celebration and a damp forecast, get the scoop on shifts for Vermont's tech scene, the South End's cultural landscape, and who's now behind the counter at an Old North End institution.

May 26, 2025

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18 min read

Monday, May 26th (Memorial Day)

Your Early Week Boost: Sun's Out, Warmth Building Through Midweek – Top Gun Night, Jumpstart Expo & Marathon Memories – Enjoy today's lovely sunshine carrying us into a warm Tuesday and Wednesday, perfect for Switchback's outdoor movie or Generator's innovation showcase. We're also looking back at the marathon's energy, noting a foodie farewell in the ONE, and parsing the latest from Winooski schools before showers make their return.

May 23, 2025

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22 min read

Friday, May 23rd

Your Weekend Kickoff: Gray Friday, Showery Saturday, Brighter Sunday Hopes – Plex Fest's ONE Takeover, E-Bike Decisions & Meal Program Tensions – Tonight's cool, gray skies lead into a dynamic weekend: brave the showers for the Old North End's unmissable Plex Arts Fest or the downtown Mini Golf adventure. Plus, get the inside scoop on the contentious Food Not Bombs relocation and the future of Burlington's e-bike scene, before Sunday's Marathon brings a brighter outlook.

May 19, 2025

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19 min read

Monday, May 19th

Tonight's cool, cloudy skies bring a chance of evening rain, setting a temperate tone for a week filled with community connection and important city discussions. We're diving into City Council's detailed strategies for revitalizing downtown, COTS's promising expansion plans for its Pearl Street shelter, and how you can join unique local events like a geologist led hike or a bookstagrammer meet up. Plus, get the scoop on the season's first Smugglers' Notch spectacle and how UVM is advancing cancer research right here at home, with Clinical Trials Awareness Day approaching.

May 15, 2025

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23 min read

Thursday, May 15th

Weekend Brief: Warm Night, Wetter Weekend! – Vermont Green FC kicks off in tonight's warmth, then prep for stormy skies. We're covering CEDO's new lead, UVM's grad weekend, and the city's big student move out project, plus where to find art, community repairs, and fresh tacos amidst the shifting weather.

May 12, 2025

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17 min read

Monday, May 12th

Monday Brief: Brisk Tonight, Then Summer Warmth! – Downtown "Crisis" & City Cuts; VTSU Up, Overdose Prevention Center Debated – Warm, sunny days lead into a bustling Burlington week. From Queen City's "Knot Knite" and Four Quarters' Bluegrass BBQ to Vermont Green FC's kickoff bash, your social schedule's covered. Plus: Over 100 businesses demand downtown solutions, city layoffs hit amid budget woes, and we dish on whether Shanty on the Shore still reels you in.

May 8, 2025

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19 min read

Thursday, May 8th

Mother's Day Weekend Brief: Rainy Start, Sunny Finish – Budget Cuts, Bouquet Builds & Burlington’s Music Landmark on Pause....A soaking Friday gives way to a brighter Sunday just in time for farmers markets, Saturday's Church St flower giveaways, and Mahler’s Titan. Plus: Nectar’s shutters for summer, city hall faces hard choices, and Foam taps a mimosa brew for Make-A-Wish.

May 5, 2025

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12 min read

Monday, May 5th

Weekday Brief: Rain returns to Burlington this week, with off-and-on showers and cooler temps through Thursday—but there’s no shortage of ways to stay engaged. From MJ Lenderman's show tonight to Champlain Consort’s free Renaissance performance, Latin dance parties at Switchback, and Whose Live Anyway? at The Flynn, the city’s staying busy. Meanwhile, UVM faces federal pressure over visa revocations and quietly scales back its DEI language, prompting concern across campus. Plus: a new state park access program opens the outdoors to low-income Vermonters, and emerald ash borers continue their slow destruction through Chittenden County’s tree canopy.

May 1, 2025

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17 min read

Thursday, May 1st

Earth Day Coming Up, Warm Friday, Rainy Weekend & Derby Day at Switchback — SNAP Cuts, Student Release, and a Parks FarewellFriday brings a burst of warmth before showers return Saturday, just in time for Green Up Day, hobby horse races, and indoor jazz. Plus: a Columbia student walks free in Vermont, major cuts threaten food access, and Burlington’s parks department readies for new leadership.

Apr 28, 2025

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14 min read

Monday, April 28th

Summer Temps, Quick Tuesday Storms & What to Catch Before the Clouds — New Affordable Housing, UVM’s Climate-Friendly Dining, and Joann Fabrics' Farewell. Burlington heats up with 75° skies before a quick thunderstorm Tuesday evening—perfect timing to squeeze in waterfront rides, community marches, and midweek shows. Inside: 65 new apartments open in Colchester, UVM rethinks campus dining with a local-first menu, City Council takes a stand on student rights, and crafters brace as Joann Fabrics shutters across Vermont. Your full rundown of what’s changing—and what’s worth showing up for this week.

Apr 24, 2025

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19 min read

Thursday, April 24th

Broadway at The Flynn, Illuminate Vermont Kicks Off, and Foam Brewers Turns 9 — Plus: Recycling Changes, Electric Planes, and Social Security Protests. Evan Hansen hits the stage tonight at the Flynn, South Burlington glows with music, food trucks and artisans lights starting Friday, and Foam’s weekend-long party brings music and special brews. Also in this edition: Burlington debates privatizing recycling, Beta adds all-electric planes to its fleet, and locals rally against Social Security cuts.

Apr 21, 2025

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18 min read

Monday, April 21st

Monday Brief: April Showers, Electric Ideas, and Midweek Music — Food Shelf Moves, Housing Gridlock, and a Jazz Festival Preview. A damp start to the week gives way to dry skies and packed calendars. From the Electrify Vermont Summit and patio screenings to zoning shifts on Pine and a bold jazz lineup reveal, here’s what’s shaping Burlington right now.

Apr 18, 2025

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16 min read

Friday, April 18th

Weekend Brief: Rain Rolls In, But Burlington Keeps Moving – Free Parking, Comedy Nights, and a Sunday 5K – Tonight’s clouds set the mood, but the city’s just getting started. From sketch improv to Repair Café drop-ins to, and a sunny window for Sunday’s free wellness run/walk at UVM, here’s what’s happening now—plus: fluoride debates, federal detentions, and a ski season that refuses to quit. Also check out our new 101+ Summer Things-to-do in Burlington, plus this week's comic and restaurant review: Pho Hong!

Apr 15, 2025

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16 min read

Tuesday, April 15th

Tuesday Brief (Plus New Sections): Thunder in the Forecast, Protests Downtown & Spring Skiing’s Last Stand – Scattered showers and scattered crowds define this week’s start. As Burlington cools off, the Tufts student deportation case heats up in federal court. Plus: ski lifts keep turning, salmon fill the lake, and UVM staff land a raise. Check out our new 101+ Summer Things-to-do in Burlington, this week's comic, and a new restaurant review: Pho Hong!

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Oct 12, 2026

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28 min read

Monday, October 12th

Your Monday Update: Dry and Gray Today, a Tuesday Washout, Sunshine Thursday and the Season's Coldest Air by the Weekend – L. Shankar at Higher Ground, The Last Waltz at Shelburne Vineyard, Wild Kratts Live at the Flynn, a Pumpkin Fest Pop Up & the Buena Vista Orchestra – Sugar House Hotel's Maple Creemees, 30 Affordable Condos in Cambrian Rise & a Make-A-Wish Surprise at Higher Ground

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