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Manhattan Pizza & Pub could be closing its doors soon, according to a viral social media post
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A popular restaurant in downtown Burlington could be closing its doors soon. A social media post has been circulating this week stating that since Manhattan Pizza & Pub had new ownership take over, the business has been failing. Since 1993, Manhattan Pizza & Pub has been...
Connecticut man convicted of murder in Brookfield shooting case
Devon Dennis was charged in the fatal shooting a little over a year ago in Brookfield of Juan Sierra of Springfield, Massachusetts, in what police described as a drug-related homicide. Read the story on VTDigger here: Connecticut man convicted of murder in Brookfield shooting case.
Montpelier Alive hosts July 3rd festivities in Vermont's capital city
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Independence Day celebrations are already getting started across Vermont and New York, including in Vermont's capital city. On Wednesday, Montpelier Alive will host events your whole family can enjoy starting with Family Fest on the Statehouse lawn at 3 p.m. There will also be a community...
Vergennes' first public art installation blooms with help from local trade school
Last week marked a unique first for the town of Vergennes, which unveiled its first-ever public art installation. Its location? A Tri-Valley bus stop on Green Street. The metal sculpture piece is called Flower Stop and depicts Vermont wildflowers tall as trees growing out of a city bus shelter. The...
Abbott’s Grill is Now Open in Milton
It was a Sunday in summer, and diners cooled their heels at the bar for up to 30 minutes, waiting for a table. The standby status wouldn’t raise an eyebrow in Rehoboth or even Lewes. But the new Abbott’s Grill is on the outskirts of Milton, north of Lewes. Regardless, reservations were needed. The packed restaurant was a good sign, ... Read More
Local vets urge Independence Day pet precautions
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Independence Day celebrations are upon us, but while fireworks may be fun, that’s not the case for many of our furry friends. Jenn Kerns lives in Burlington with her dog Charlie, an 11-month-old German short hair pointer. Even though it’s Charlie’s first Fourth of July, she says she won’t be taking any chances. “We will be closing the windows, probably close the blinds so she is not seeing fireworks. Turning on the A/C, putting on a movie, just letting her sit on the couch with us and get under some blankets, create a little safe cozy situation for her,” Kerns said.
Where’s Waldo? And who has a truly spooky story to share?
Two special events at Bridgeside Books involve working with other local businesses this month to hunt for Waldo and tapping community creativity for the store’s annual Spooky Tales event ahead of Halloween. Where’s Waldo in Waterbury?. The Where’s Waldo Waterbury scavenger hunt is on for the month of...
Pomerleau Real Estate announce significant leadership changes
VermontBiz Pomerleau Real Estate is proud to announce significant leadership changes within our organization. These changes signify our commitment to excellence and our dedication to delivering exceptional service to our clients. Kendra Kenney has been appointed the new Managing Partner of Commercial Brokerage at Pomerleau Real Estate. With an impressive...
Twin State teams split doubleheader
NEW LONDON — Strong pitching and a big seventh inning gave Vermont a 7-0 win in the opener, and New Hampshire hurlers held off the Green Mountain state to take the second game 4-3 in the 2024 Twin State Baseball Classic Saturday morning at Colby-Sawyer College’s Kelsey Baseball Field.
Vermont Green FC player opens soccer goods store
SHELBURNE, Vt. — Even with the booming popularity of Vermont Green F.C., soccer merchandise is hard to come by. Jacob Labovitz found that out when he moved to Vermont earlier this year. The former USL1 star quickly realized Chittenden County was lacking a local soccer store. "I had to...
Longtime St. Ann Parish priest Fr. Feltz retires after 22 years
Father John Feltz has retired from Milton's St. Ann Parish after 22 years of service to the community. His departure marks the end of an era for the parishioners who have come to regard him as a pillar of strength and compassion. Under his leadership, the parish saw numerous initiatives...
State employees’ union files safety complaint over hot conditions at Southern State Correctional Facility
A workplace safety complaint filed last month says multiple employees at Southern State Correctional Facility have raised concerns about heat in the facility, and at least one staffer was hospitalized for heat stroke. The Vermont State Employees' Association, which represents prison staffers, filed a complaint with the Vermont Occupational Safety...
Large language models help patients understand radiology reports
Large language models can generate summaries that could help patients better understand their radiology reports, though human oversight is needed, according to research published July 1 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. A team led by Kayla Berigan, MD, from the University of Vermont Medical Center in...
St. Albans clears out homeless camp after raft of complaints
Tent City, as the encampment was known, sat tucked in a patch of woods behind the downtown train station and Food City grocery store. by Charlotte Oliver Community News Service City employees in St. Albans broke up a homeless encampment throughout May, displacing several people in hopes of cutting down on crimes that officials tied directly to the camp.
EWSD summer meals program expands reach to rural communities
ESSEX WESTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT — With almost a decade under its belt, the EWSD summer meals program is expanding outside of Essex. With two locations in Essex at Little Ones University and the Maple Street Park concessions stand, the summer meals program provides healthy breakfast and lunch free of charge to children ages 18 and under.
Tee Up for Success: B2B Golf Classic drives networking and fun
MANCHESTER – The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Manchester Business Association (MBA) hosted their annual golf tournament, the B2B Golf Classic, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at The Golf Club at Equinox in Manchester, Vermont. Under sunny skies, 17 teams, consisting of over 60 business and nonprofit...
Knights of Columbus help celebrate the 150th anniversary Mass at St. Peter’s Church
On June 30, 2024, the Knights of Columbus Vergennes Council 3664 and the St. Albans Assembly 1149 helped celebrate the 150th anniversary Mass of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes, Vermont on the feast day of St. Peter and Paul. Bishop-elect of Burlington John McDermott celebrated the Mass. Musicians from many different parishes came to participate in a seven-member brass ensemble and choir. A link of the chain that held St. Peter in prison in Rome was present and on display at the altar for veneration to celebrate. After the Mass, there was a social gathering amongst the Church community.
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