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Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, September 9-16
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including the joyful Pride Vermont Parade & Festival spanning downtown Burlington.
‘Do Not Slow Down’ on Ed Reform, Gov Tells School Leaders
Some educational leaders say that moving quickly with reform efforts while also cutting costs is a difficult proposition.
Art Hop Guide
The Seven Days Guide to South End Art Hop 2026
The annual celebration of hyperlocal art runs from September 11 to 13 this year, and we’re guiding the way to visual art, galleries, food, music and more.
The Latest
Vermont Air National Guard Returns Home From the Middle East
The eight-month deployment was the longest for an Air National Guard fighter wing since the Vietnam War.
New Clinic at UVM Health Offers Specialized Suicide Care
A couple of Vermont physicians funded the clinic after losing their son to suicide in 2015.
Nearly 40 Affordable Apartments Open in Downtown Burlington
The site was once home to a VFW hall. Now it will house local workers and formerly homeless people.
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Nonprofit Pulls South Burlington Shelter Proposal
City officials argued that the proposal would bring disorder to the area while making it harder for guests to receive services.
News Quiz: How many Vermonters could lose Medicaid when new requirements take effect on January 1?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Vermont Community Newspaper Group Bought by National Journalism Nonprofit
The Vermont Community Newspaper Group has been acquired the National Trust for Local News, a nonprofit that operates in three other states.
Service Providers Tackle Problems at Burlington’s ‘Situation Table’
A program that brings agencies together to meet the needs of people with complex problems has had some success, city officials say.
Feds Say Human Smuggler Posted Clients’ Testimonials on TikTok
Videos show migrants who crossed from Canada to Vermont thanking their smugglers and recommending their services.
Burlington Scavenger Hunt Sparks ‘Bursts of Delight’
Inspired by a midcentury, avant-garde movement, the Peace & Justice Center hid peace signs in parks to encourage people to see new corners of their city.
Settlement Requires Vermont to Improve Services for Immigrant Detainees
The deal sets standards for allowing lawyers to visit and meet with detainees and expands the availability of translation devices.
Burlington Recommends Prosecutor’s Dog Be Put Down
Diane Wheeler contends that the city no longer has authority over the fate of her dog, Moose, because she has moved out of town.
Prosecutor to Retire Amid More Complaints About Problematic Dog
Burlington’s Animal Control Committee will hold a hearing on Monday to discuss new complaints against Diane Wheeler and her dog, Moose.
Gen Zero
Community College of Vermont Is Thriving Despite Headwinds
Through all of its changes over the past 50-plus years, CCV has sought to provide postsecondary education to any Vermonter who applies.
Interested in the ramifications of Vermont’s declining youth population?
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Two Vermont Bare-Knuckle Fighters Put Granite City MMA on the Map
Under gym owner Lucas John’s tutelage, Sophia Hayes and Chris Perreault are making an impact on the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship circuit.
→ Food + Drink
Miller Farm’s Organic Milk Refuels UVM Student Athletes
The fifth-generation Vernon dairy struck a deal for its creamline chocolate milk to become the post-workout recovery drink for university sports teams.
→ Music + Nightlife
7 Places to Hear Live Music in Burlington’s South End
Live music soundtracks the South End Art Hop, and neighborhood venues keep the beat going all year long. Read on for where to find DJs, bands and porch tunes.
Burlington’s Radio Bean to Close Next Week
According to owner Lee Anderson, the music venue’s abrupt closure stems from a $29,000 insurance bill that’s due immediately.
The Homegrown in Vermont Music Festival Returns
In its third year, the Stowe fest delivers its biggest lineup yet. The highlight: Guster’s Ryan Miller joins Freeway Clyde to reimagine Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers.’
→ On Screen
Post-Pandemic Adventure ‘The Dog Stars’ Falls Short of Its Source Material
Ridley Scott directed the adaptation of Peter Heller’s novel, in which Jacob Elordi plays a lonely pilot seeking friends for the end of the world.
At the Movies
→ Home + Design
Nest: A Summer 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
From DIY interior design to hiring a contractor, planting trees to paring your possessions, read all about it in the latest issue of Nest.
Nest • Summer 2026
→ Parenting with Kids VT
Kids VT Editor’s Note: School Spirit
Cathy Resmer previews the Back-to-School issue, written, in part, by Vermont high school and college students interested in journalism.
Kids VT Back to School • 2026
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