Good morning, Burlington.

Bentley is a three-year-old cat who has grown confident in his foster home and enjoys living with dogs and children, and he is available for adoption through the Humane Society of Chittenden County — Luca, a one-year-old hound mix needing a big yard and Piper, a two-year-old terrier/pitbull mix who loves treats, are also seeking new homes via local humane societies.

A Vermont woman was seriously injured when a Hudson resident's boat struck a floating swim platform at Robinson Pond on Monday, July 24 at about 3:04 p.m.—she was airlifted to a hospital after being thrown from the boat.

The Vermont Gallium-Nitride Tech Hub received $3.4 million from the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition to fund a testing lab for GaN devices in South Burlington.

The lab will open in January 2026—offering advanced testing for businesses and researchers—and is expected to boost local innovation and job growth.

Gasoline prices in Vermont averaged $3.09 per gallon while Burlington stations reported an average of $3.10 per gallon today, down 1 cent and 3.5 cents from last week, respectively.

The national average holds at $3.16 per gallon & Burlington prices range from $2.93 to $3.19 per gallon.

The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to 40 club members on July 16 for their academic achievements.

The awards came from the Pomerleau Family Foundation & will support the recipients as they pursue post-secondary education and trades programs.

Violet Nichols resigned as superintendent at a special meeting on July 22 after the board unanimously accepted her letter amid months of pressure from the teachers' union—she will step down on August 1 while the board begins its search for a replacement.

Today, Vermont Green Football Club will face Virginia-based Lionsbridge Football Club in the USL League Two eastern conference final at 7 p.m. on Virtue Field in Burlington before a sold-out crowd—tickets sold in under 30 seconds.

A win will send the team to the national semifinal on Sunday night at the same field.

The Ramble Roller Disco

2-4 p.m. — Pomeroy Park — $5 suggested donation — Roll with us at the 4th annual roller disco while supporting a great cause.

Robert Lester Folsom Live Performance

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of melodic sounds from southern singer-songwriter Robert Lester Folsom.

Vermont Lake Monsters 50/50 Raffle Night

5-9 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Enjoy a night at the ballpark selling raffle tickets to support Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.

Grieves Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — $51+ — Enjoy a night of powerful music with Grieves at Higher Ground in South Burlington.

The Red Rocks 5K Run

9:30 a.m. — Red Rocks Park — Registration fee applies — Experience a scenic 5K trail run through the beautiful woods of Red Rocks Park.

2025 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival

8 AM – 4:30 PM — Waterfront Park — Fundraising event — Celebrate community spirit and support cancer survivors with thrilling dragon boat races.

Beth Stelling Live Comedy Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the comedic brilliance of Beth Stelling, whose latest Netflix special is a must-watch.

Vermont Antique & Classic Car Meet

7 a.m. – 6 p.m. — farr's field — $15; free for kids 12 and under — Spectators can enjoy vintage vehicles alongside flea markets, processions, and competitions.

Vermont Cheesemakers Festival

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn — Check event for details — Celebrate the art of cheesemaking in a state renowned for its world-class cheeses.

BCA Summer Concert Series: Ian Campbell

12:30-1:30 p.m. — Burlington City Arts @ The BCA Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lunchtime concert in City Hall Park with local musician Ian Campbell's melodic tunes.