Good morning, Burlington.

Pomeroy Park reopened Tuesday with new ADA-friendly features that let families and kids enjoy the space independently.

The city partnered with the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired on the renovations and plans to rebuild three more parks by 2030.

Two local nonprofits are seeking a 12,000 sqft single-floor space near Burlington’s Old North End to open Vermont’s largest year-round emergency shelter for people living outdoors.

They plan to launch the 100-bed, walk-in facility by the end of the year.

A structure fire on S.

Winooski Avenue displaced nine residents yesterday as firefighters contained the blaze that spread from the first to second floor (a cat was rescued) and began investigating its cause.

Community Bancorp reported second quarter consolidated earnings of $4.7 million at June 30, a 15% increase from last year (with earnings of $0.84 per share) and declared a dividend of $0.25 per share payable Aug.

1. The Derby bank also noted growth in its core deposits and loan portfolio.

In South Burlington, the Vermont Tech Hub opened a $3.4 million Test and Characterization Facility at OnLogic's headquarters to help companies bridge the gap between semiconductor research and production — the nation's first public-access lab for advanced microelectronics testing.

Vermont-born musical Hadestown will run as a film starting Friday through Tuesday at cinemas in Brattleboro, Burlington, Essex Junction, Montpelier, and Williston (the film adapts the acclaimed Broadway show inspired by Greek myths and American folk music).

Burlington hosts a lively arts week with theater, comedy, and outdoor concerts, including Weird Al Yankovic and Sylvan Esso, starting today and through next week.

Events take place at local venues such as the Flynn, Champlain Valley Exposition, & Church Street Marketplace.

Oakledge Park has a new fully accessible playground and updated facility while the city launches a conservation initiative — marked by orange flagging on invasive buckthorn — for residents to help remove nonnative plants and support local habitat.

Howard Center received a federal designation that lets it access more funds to expand mental health and substance abuse services in Burlington’s South End.

The center will add at least 20 direct care positions to address growing community needs (according to officials).

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.