Good morning, Burlington.

On July 11 at National Life's Montpelier campus, Do Good Fest raised $200,000 through its Peace of Mind Fund to support youth mental health by awarding $40,000 each to five local nonprofits.

The benefit concert featured famous bands (including Neon Trees) and a nonprofit village.

Burlington officials celebrated the reopening of Main Street on Friday with a two-day block party that featured music, meals, and local pop-ups.

The renovated street now offers improved bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and public art after years of construction that rerouted a historic sewer.

Vermont’s weekly unemployment claims fell to 236 for the week ending July 11, marking a 133-case drop from the previous week and a 16-case increase from last year as summer hiring helped lower figures; manufacturing claims made up 21% of the total.

Vermont’s new law lets small breweries self-distribute up to 3,000 barrels a year — bypassing expensive distributors.

Jesse Cronin of Lucy and Howe Brewing Company started delivering beer to Burlington stores on July 2, a move expected to boost revenue for local craft brewers.

Wildfire smoke from northern Minnesota and central Canada is returning today in Vermont and causing hazy skies and air quality alerts.

Officials advise sensitive groups such as children, older adults and those with respiratory issues to stay indoors and use air filters.

Three Vermont restaurants, including Liquid Art at Miller Brook Road in Killington, New England House Restaurant in Marlboro Road, and Union Jacks at Shelburne Road, join Bakes for Breast Cancer by donating dessert sales to support research & the event runs from July 17 through July 23.

Veteran health care executive Marc Kosak was named president and COO at the Barre-based hospital and will join on July 20, focusing on patient care and workforce development — he plans to work with network leaders to improve services.

Former Copley staffers have launched Green Mountain Birthing Center to offer prenatal and postpartum care at a Morrisville clinic in the WING center.

They plan to open Vermont’s first freestanding birth center in Waterbury by 2028 (they will not deliver babies at the clinic) to serve Lamoille County families.

Vermont Green unveiled eco-friendly soccer kits made using 23 recycled plastic water bottles and recycled jerseys to reduce waste; the locally designed training top, partnering with Ben + Jerry’s and Recover Brands, supports the team’s goal to boost community sustainability.

Soccer excitement grows as Burlington residents enjoy local and international matches.

Veterans Cup games continue today and the Vermont Green women face Salmon Bay FC in Seattle at 8 p.m. EST for the championship — the men's title defense took place Friday.

Social Distortion Concert

8-11 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets from $69 — Experience the energy of Social Distortion live with all their greatest hits and latest tracks.

The Red Rocks 5K

5K Race — Morning Start Time — Red Rocks Park — Registration required — Enjoy a scenic run through Red Rocks Park's beautiful landscapes in South Burlington.