BDN News Feed:

4th time’s the charm? Historic auditorium may get major revamp.
No challenge to Dems this cycle, Progs say
Burlington program offers homeowners cash to cut stormwater runoff
City Faces Third Straight Deficit: $10–12M Hole Looms for ‘27
School leaders blast Scott’s merger plan in statewide op-ed blitz 
F-35 squadron activated, destination kept secret
Burlington trees and skies welcome perennial crow roost
PD chief invites community downtown in new holiday ad
Church St. coffee shop closes amid strike
Weinberger brings BTV lessons (and former police chief) to Harvard
City pushes for automated traffic tickets, cameras
79 classrooms, and $6M under budget, district says.
Council OKs $1.8M low-interest loan for ‘26 water main upgrades
City Market closes downtown cafe, cites crime and safety concerns  
From “carbon bomb” to climate fix? City eyes McNeil plant’s green makeover
Santa Parade, tree lighting mark holidays in BTV
Pride Center gets one-time $350k, plans to rebuild 
55 of your streets won’t be plowed, city tells residents 
City admits sidewalk repairs will slow to near halt after 2028
Burlington hit by two major house fires in less than five hours
Early morning Burlington fire displaces 15
Crisis team axed, amidst rising homelessness, drug deaths
Operation Fire Cuffs 2025
Burlington School District deploys new dog whistle to keep race-based hiring
Little changed, much needed, says Mayor on renewed legislative priorities
Teen under home curfew charged with Burlington assault
One Year On: Family offers $5k reward for missing Burlington man
Officer, firefighter injured as driver flees, crashes into light pole
Bystander stops man from abducting girlfriend from father’s home at knifepoint
UVM Men’s Soccer snags spot in AE Championship
Burlington School District opens aviation center at Burlington Airport
Pomerleaus spend big to change city image
Burlington eyes shifting property tax burden to business, wealthy
Skate shop closes while owner sits in jail
City Approves $631,000 Dredging Plan
Main Street now open, but some won’t be returning
Shutdown may hit airport, director says
Mayor, council revamp Sanders-Era assemblies 
UVM senior accused of year-long phone hack and stalking campaign
Big city credit boost: Weinberger’s phantom still walks
EBT GOES DARK: BTV braces, free food maps released
Vermont State Police foot patrols resume in downtown Burlington
Former Ridin’ High owner arrested in Battery Park ‘protected status’ assault
Indie cinema seeks to fill Roxy’s shoes, opening next month
Sweeping into fall: city announces new sweep operation
County prosecutor, chief give crime update 
Nonprofit’s cop campaign launches to boost force
Burlington opens Phase 1 of new bike park at Leddy Park
Truck smashes bike barriers, clash at NPA
Scott plan for Queen City: ‘accountability ‘ court, pre-trial supervision, more State Police on city streets
Citizens only? BTV noncitizen voting hits Supreme Court
Firefighters rescue island camper from rising waters
Bike Council drops barriers on North Ave, survey live
Milton man charged in state and federal court for City Market armed robbery
BSD media instructor named finalist for VT’s top teaching honor
Washington County prosecutor to help clean up Burlington problem
Sanders backs BTV “No Kings” protests this weekend
90% OR BUST: City seeks syringe litter overhaul
Woman wanted for major federal drug conspiracy caught at Burlington City Hall Park
Audit catches voter errors, city fixes misassignments 
Ben & Jerry’s backs Pride Center amid closure, firings
BDN launches paid news service
Shoplifter pulls knife at City Market: police
Mayor surprised by aide’s exit, cites harsh public criticism
Burlington schools push to stay independent in VT redistricting
Financially-strapped Pride Center closing doors after 26 years
BREAKING: UVM to host Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Burlington rugby star Ilhona Maher immortalized in Barbie doll
Neubieser: No, Vermont isn’t immune to our system of legalized corruption
Survey to decide OPC site amid pushback
Burlington financial-disclosure plan for local candidates under fire
Vermont skeletons displayed beside funeral home
Suspect blocked fire truck, spit on firefighter
Police video shows Main Street tagger – have you seen him?
Top Aides Leave Mayor’s Office, No Reason Provided
Fire displaces College St.  apartment tenants
Repeat offender’s suspected hit leaves woman likely paralyzed, fundraiser launched
Gunfire breaks up big fight at parking garage/ Pedestrian struck by car on sidewalk
Dr. Kelli Perkins Named New REIB Director
Burlington Leaders Host Community Meet Ups 
BTV Defies Federal Cuts with New EV Incentives
Homeless banned from Vermont bus shelter
Sex Week BTV Wraps Up with Classes and Mixers
New Public Art for Main Street Amid Great Streets Revamp
Howard Center to hold crisis and safety training
Charter Committee Considers Permanent Equity Commitment
After nineteen months, Burlington business owners look forward to construction’s end
BTV Dems Condemn Kirk Murder, Criticize “Violent” Post
Burlington’s Parties Reorganize: Dates and Times