Legislation Affirms Hyde Park Election Results
Legislation Affirms Hyde Park Election ResultsOn a brisk November day in 2018, voters in Hyde Park made their way to the polling place, casting their ballots in what they believed to be a routine...
Exploring the Black Experience Through Ta-Nehisi Coates and SistaStrings
The Black Experience: A Celebration of Culture, Music, and LiteratureIn a small Burlington coffee shop in 2021, consultant Emiliano Void and poet Rajnii Eddins sat down to discuss the creation of a flagship Black...
Struggles of Burlington Case Workers Amid Federal Funding Freeze
Struggles of Burlington Case Workers Amid Federal Funding FreezeIn Burlington, the Vermont Afghan Alliance has been a beacon of hope for many Afghan refugees, offering essential services such as English lessons, driving classes, and...
New Candidates Vie for Burlington Council Seats
As the political landscape in Burlington shifts with the departure of stalwart Democrat Joan Shannon, the upcoming Town Meeting Day election is poised to shape the balance of power on the city council. With...
Joseph Cross: VTDigger Profile and Contributions
A Life Well-Lived: Remembering Joseph CrossJoseph Cross, a beloved resident of Underhill, Vermont, passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by his family. Born on March 9, 1949, in...
Montpelier City Manager Receives $240K Early Termination Payment
The Montpelier City Manager Bill Fraser is set to receive a hefty early termination payment of nearly $240,000 after the city council ratified an agreement to end his contract a year earlier than planned....
Z. Philip Ambrose: VTDigger Profile and Contributions
Renowned Professor and Musician Z. Philip Ambrose Remembered for Contributions to Classics and Music CommunityThe passing of Z. Philip Ambrose on February 11, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vermont, marked...
Montpelier City Council Candidates: Get to Know Them
This year, Montpelier is gearing up for Town Meeting Day with three city council seats and two school board positions up for grabs. While only one race is contested, the candidates vying for these...
Forum on Abenaki Heritage at Vermont Statehouse
Abenaki Forum Sparks Heated Debate at Vermont StatehouseAbenaki leaders from Québec recently brought their grievances to the Vermont Statehouse for a forum that quickly turned into a tense shouting match. Rep. Troy Headrick (I-Burlington)...
Bipartisan Pushback Against Gov. Phil Scott’s School Meal Cuts
In a world where school meals are often taken for granted, a poignant story from Harley Sterling, the school nutrition director for the Windham Northeast Supervisory Union, stands out as a stark reminder of...