Good morning, Burlington.

Several hundred protesters gathered at City Hall Park on Tuesday evening and marched on Church Street to oppose ICE's crackdown and the deployment of troops in Los Angeles—local groups like Migrant Justice led the demonstration ahead of statewide protests planned for Saturday.

Communities across Vermont will celebrate Juneteenth as South Burlington hosts a craft fair with music on June 19 (5:00 to 8:00 p.m.), Winooski holds a block party on June 20 (5:00 to 8:00 p.m.), Burlington marks the day with festivities on Church Street and City Hall Park on June 21 (2:00 to 10:00 p.m.), and Hartford plans a local event on June 21 (2:00 to 4:00 p.m.). Burlington’s mayor said the event will honor the end of slavery and promote the city’s commitment to racial equity.

The Vermont Supreme Court ruled on June 10 that Burlington can enforce its short-term rental ordinance from 2022; property owners had sued the city and the decision leaves unanswered questions about grandfathering units — the city has paused some enforcement as a new case in Environmental Court proceeds.

Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark and 27 other states filed a lawsuit in federal bankruptcy court yesterday to stop 23andMe from selling personal genetic data without consent.

The suit aims to protect the DNA of roughly 15 million customers — including many Vermonters — from being auctioned off in the bankruptcy sale.

Hannah Patten—a mother of two teenagers—lost her shot at a housing voucher when federal rental aid cuts forced Vermont housing authorities to put her on a waitlist and plan to shelve nearly 1,000 vouchers by year’s end; her temporary rental aid, which helped her escape homelessness, expires in August and now leaves her family at risk of losing stable housing.

The Vermont Department of Labor selected pilot projects from the Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce and the Addison County Economic Development Corporation to test its new Workforce Expansion Program, a two-year initiative designed to strengthen regional workforce systems.

The program will provide each region with a full-time Workforce Expansion Coordinator to support local employers, educators, and community partners in addressing labor shortages.

Dr. David Schneider at UVM Medical Center developed a new biomarker test that measures a protein on platelets to help doctors predict which patients are at risk for repeat heart attacks and dangerous bleeding from blood thinners—early studies and a large trial confirmed its promise. The test will seek FDA approval and may soon guide safer treatment for heart patients.

NAMI Vermont Lake Monsters Game Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Tickets available — Supporting mental health awareness with a fun night of baseball and community activities.

Father's Day Frankfurter Fiesta

7-9:30 p.m. — The Soda Plant — RSVP requested — Enjoy a special hot dog topping bar and cornhole at this festive hangout.

Book Club for Busy Women

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ladies Social Group — $5 monthly dues — Connect with fellow women while discussing books and forming friendships.

Vermont Lake Monsters Senior Night

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — $6 for seniors — Enjoy a night at the ballpark with complimentary drinks and reserved seating for seniors.

Vermont Lake Monsters vs. New Britain Bees

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Permission slip and fee required — Teens enjoy a ball game outing with food included.

4x4x48 Challenge

4 p.m. Jun 20th — Burlington Union Station — Entry fee TBA — Participate in a unique running challenge to celebrate the summer solstice.

Intentional Peer Support Core Training

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $100 for materials — Engage in an interactive training to explore transformative relationships through peer support.

Golden Hour at HULA - Vermont Tech Meetup

4:30-6:00 p.m. — HULA — Free entry — Network with tech professionals over drinks, pizza, and scenic views of Lake Champlain.

Latin Dance Night

5-9 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — $20 for the class, $10 for the social — Enjoy a vibrant evening of Latin dance with beginner-friendly lessons and a lively dance social.

BTV Independence Day Celebration

5-11 p.m. — Waterfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate with food, music, and a stunning fireworks display over Lake Champlain.