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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, union groups held a Labor Day rally at Battery Park in Burlington to show support for workers—organizers said the event puts workers over billionaires. Leaders explained that the rally is both a time to honor workers’ sacrifices and a call for change amid economic uncertainty while many employees appreciate having the day off. NBC5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kate Harvey’s BirdieBlue in Morrisville turns old ski jackets and pants into boutique bags—working with local manufacturers and retailers. The business will relaunch its gear recycling program soon for the busy holiday season. VTDigger
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Burlington Police arrested 26-year-old Isaiah Argro of Queens and 16-year-old Karson Taylor of South Burlington on second-degree murder charges in connection with the fatal beating of 42-year-old Scott Kastner next to City Hall Park on August 11—Argro was detained in Shelburne and Taylor was arrested at a local nightclub, and both are set for arraignment today in Burlington Superior Court. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont regulators recommended that Burlington Electric Department hire a third-party firm to audit its management—focusing on quality controls and operational practices—after the Public Utility Commission publicly rebuked the department on July 31. The utility’s general manager and mayor said they will cooperate with the review to address the errors. Seven Days
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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