Good morning, Burlington.

Attorney General Clark announced that the 9th Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food and Diaper Drive will start Friday, September 5 and run until Friday, September 19—helping families facing food and diaper need.

Members of the legal community will host online fundraising pages and donate items to support the drive—uniting efforts with the Vermont Foodbank, VBA, and VPO.

Today Forbes released a ranking of Vermont’s top five employers based on wage parity, work culture and paths for advancement—listing M&T Bank, State of Vermont, University of Vermont Health Network, University of Vermont and Rutland Regional Medical Center.

The list is based on surveys from over 160,000 employees and data collected over the past three years.

South Burlington teen Sela Morgenstein Fuerst, age 12, submitted her poem 'Independence on Rollerblades' to the Young Writers Project—a Burlington-based hub for teen creative work that lets young writers share their visions of freedom and hope.

Burlington and other Vermont towns will host 30 arts and entertainment events in September that include film screenings, art shows, and live concerts (with acts like Jim Gaffigan and Grace Potter) scheduled across the month.

Residents can join in on pride parades, design galleries, and festivals held at local venues.

The Agency of Natural Resources’ Climate Action Office released its latest greenhouse gas inventory on July 18, showing that Vermont’s 2022 emissions reached their lowest level aside from the COVID drop—but experts say the state missed its emissions reduction goal and must work harder to meet legal targets.

Hinesburg will end its shared police agreement with Richmond on Sept.

8 due to union negotiations and rising pay inequities—town managers are now reevaluating future policing models as both sides work through contract issues. The decision follows months of slow, complex discussions between the towns' selectboards.

Gardeners learned that letting vegetables bolt can provide free seeds for next season while boosting pollinators—this self-sowing method works with crops such as lettuce and arugula.

The piece also offered advice on hanging bat boxes and choosing evergreens to improve garden aesthetics—tips meant to help readers plan for the coming seasons.

Fai Laci Live Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the energetic debut of Fai Laci as they perform their original tracks and share their journey in the music scene.

Maya Manuela Concert

7-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics from Nashville's indie-pop artist Maya Manuela.

Big Pond Improv Festival

7:00-8:30 PM — Vermont Comedy Club — Check event details for tickets — Enjoy a fun night filled with laughs and improv performances.

Blood Drive

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington — Free entry — Make a difference by donating blood today at a local venue.

Northeast Street Rod Nationals

12-6 p.m. — Champlain Valley Exposition — $20 adults, $6 children 6-12 — Celebrate the love for street rods with commercial exhibits, arts & crafts, and a fun-filled family atmosphere.

Big Pond Improv Festival

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Check for ticket prices — Experience a night of laughs with top-notch improv performances.

Hardware Hacknight with PostHog

5-8 p.m. — VCET - Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies — Food and beverages provided — Dive into hands-on hardware building with DeskHog, an open-source developer toy.

Vermont Dental Conference 2025

Thu, Sep 18th — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Visit Booth #30 — Explore, evolve, and excel in dental practices at this specialized conference.

It's A 2000's Party

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — $20 admission — Flash back to the 90's and 2000's while skating to your favorite tunes with DJ Junior Jay.

Burlington VegFest

12-5 p.m. — Hula — Free entry — Celebrate a fun, fully vegan festival with local vendors and community spirit in beautiful Burlington, Vermont.