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Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
Tank and the Bangas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and soul music icon Mavis Staples will headline the 43rd annual festival in June.
A Buyer Had Dreams for Green Mountain College’s Grounds. Not Anymore.
Raj Bhakta had an ambitious vision for the campus in Poultney when he bought it six years ago. Now he’s giving it away.
Invest in Your Neighbors’ Future With the Vermont Community Loan Fund
Impact investors are putting their money toward supporting affordable housing, child care and local businesses. It’s easier than you might think.
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Stuck in Vermont: Vermont Fiber Fans Knit For Food at a Knit-a-thon in Burlington
Episode 765: Almost two dozen crafters met at the Makery in Burlington on April 11 to knit, crochet, sew, weave and raise money for food equity…
Who’s the Best? Nominate Your Favorites in the Seven Daysies!
The Seven Daysies ballot is open for nominations now through Sunday, May 3. Help us celebrate the best of Vermont by writing in your favorite businesses,…
Burlington Weighs the Future of Its ‘Pod’ Homeless Shelter
Three years after opening, the tiny-home village has not led many people to permanent housing. But the shelter is making a difference, advocates say.
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Vermont’s Roads Are in Rough Shape — and Likely to Get Worse
As the gas tax declines, Vermont lawmakers are struggling to establish new funding streams to keep up the state’s roads.
Repeal of Some Act 250 Reforms Appears Likely
A key House committee expressed support for repealing new environmental rules that have riled rural residents.
Free Cone Day and the Battle for Ben & Jerry’s Soul
The ice cream company founder is trying to buy back the biz from its corporate owner, Magnum Ice Cream Company. Cohen has been outspoken about the…
After Teacher Abuse Probe, Parents Want Childcare Owner Banned
Frog & Toad in Burlington closed abruptly last month. Now parents want the program’s owner to step away from operating another center in Essex.
Dispensaries Get Creative to Keep Customers Coming Back
Facing tight competition and strict marketing rules, cannabis retailers try to lure audiences with “frequent flyer” programs and appeals to Vermont loyalty.
Cannabis Regulator James Pepper on Vermont’s Growing Market
The chair of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board since its inception in 2021 reflects on the industry’s growth five years into his tenure.
→ Arts + Culture
The Historic Julian Scott House Is About to Be Torn Down
With little fanfare or public debate, the Civil War artist’s boyhood home in Johnson is slated for demolition.
→ Food + Drink
Tasting New Versions of Three Addison County Food Businesses
Driving down Route 7 and looking for a treat? Some old favorites are in new spots. Here’s the scoop on Vergennes Laundry, Gilfeather’s and Vermont Cookie…
→ Music + Nightlife
Liz Cooper Wakes Up to a ‘New Day’
On her latest solo album, the renegade indie-rock singer-songwriter begins a new chapter of her life and career in Vermont.
On the Beat: What Doth Life Goes Nonprofit; New Release Radar
A southern Vermont music organization becomes a nonprofit; new music from Dari Bay and Tyler Mast; and a new cultural and music project launches in Springfield.
Album Review: Roomful of Teeth, Gabriel Kahane, ‘Elevator Songs’
The Grammy-winning vocal ensemble and accomplished composer have released the recorded version of their remarkable collaboration.
→ On Screen
Gripping Oscar Nominee ‘The Alabama Solution’ Takes Viewers Inside Prison Walls
Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman directed the documentary, which incorporates footage shot by incarcerated men in the wake of an alleged murder.
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→ Home + Design
Vershire Couple Wins HGTV’s ‘Ugliest House in America’
Through a $150K renovation, the couple’s Orange County home, the “Mishmosh Hodgepodge,” transformed into a stylish mountaintop dream house.
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Editor’s Note: The Kids VT Money Issue 2026
Cathy Resmer reflects on the coloring contest and the upcoming Next GENerator: VT’s Youth Maker Market — two examples of reader engagement.
Kids VT Money Issue • 2026
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