Wastewater testing data indicates that the more contagious B.1.1.7 variant has become the dominant strain in the city.
Burlington wastewater shows prevalence of B.1.1.7 variant; caution urged
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Amid scrutiny, Miro Weinberger promises action on racial justice
Monday’s State of the City address was an opportunity for the mayor to atone for a series of scandals that have prompted calls for his resignation.
Tom Licata: Racism is rampant in Vermont — Vermont government, that is
Our whole justice system is built on the idea of equality, both before the law and in nature. That is, all human beings are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men.”
Covid cases on rise in Burlington, and in nearly every Vermont county
Burlington in particular is cause for concern. The city passed the 2,000-case mark this week, reporting 2,110 cases in total, a 21% increase in two weeks.
Former residents of St. Joseph’s Orphanage recount horrific abuse, want day in court
Members of Voices of St. Joseph’s urged lawmakers to make it possible for them to sue the people who abused them physically when they were children. “Please remove these restrictions so that no one can ever hide behind them,” one member said.
Short film highlights disruption brought by F-35 fighter jets
Two local filmmakers will be premiering a short film about what it’s been like for Burlingtonians to live under the roar of the newly stationed F-35 fighter jets.
Burlington bars can reopen now, with no further restrictions by the city
Mayor Miro Weinberger said Wednesday harsher rules ‘did not make sense.’ One concern, though: Cases among young people are rising in the city.
Kesha Ram: Weinberger and white neutrality: the great stumbling block to freedom
This decision paints a bleak picture in Burlington — that the understanding of racial justice, coupled with lived experience as a Black woman, is a professional liability.
Urban sugaring: A Burlington group brings a Vermont tradition out of the woods
Tap Old North End is tapping some of Burlington’s public maple trees in hopes that Vermont city dwellers want to learn more about how maple syrup is made.
Burlington eviction protections will face a test in the Legislature
Whether legislators approve the measures will be a test of the state’s openness to the city’s left-leaning political shift.
Burlington voters approve “just cause” eviction protections, cannabis sales, ranked choice voting
Voters approved all of Burlington’s seven ballot items — including new eviction protections, retail cannabis sales, and regulatory powers to impose carbon taxes on buildings.
Burlington and Winooski Covid-19 testing drops, while cases rise
The mayors of Burlington and Winooski are urging residents to get tested for the coronavirus. Testing has lagged in February, but cases are slowly rising.
Burlington City Council delays action on CityPlace agreement
Councilors vote decided they needed another week to work through the “complex” contract. The AFL-CIO wants a guarantee unionized labor will be used in construction.
Covid variant detected in Burlington wastewater
Evidence of the B.1.1.7 variant of the coronavirus, first detected in the United Kingdom, indicates that the virus is likely present in the community, according to the Health Department.