Good morning, this is your Burlington Local Frequency for Friday, June 20th, 2025.It’s a bright summer day in the Queen City, and there’s a lot happening to keep you connected and engaged. We begin today with some big developments at City Hall. Burlington’s Police Chief Jon Murad has officially announced he will not seek reappointment this month. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak responded promptly, confirming that Shawn Burke will take the reins as interim chief starting March twenty-fourth of this year. That’s not the only leadership update—the mayor has also appointed Jessica Brown as Burlington’s new City Attorney, signaling fresh perspectives for the city’s legal and public safety direction.In city infrastructure news, Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak joined federal, state, and local officials to celebrate the opening of the middle segment of the Champlain Parkway. This section features a new multi-use path and upgraded pedestrian areas, making it easier and safer for everyone to get around—just in time for summer cyclists and walkers.If you’re looking to make a difference this morning, head over to City Market South End at 207 Flynn Avenue, where the Feed A Family Summer Food Drive is underway. Vermont Federal Credit Union, in partnership with ABC22 and Fox44, is collecting non-perishable food donations from seven a.m. to six-thirty p.m. All contributions support the Vermont Foodbank, so stop by and help make sure no one in our community goes hungry when donations typically drop off during these warmer months.There’s also plenty of culture to soak in this weekend, with South Burlington’s Juneteenth celebration offering a variety of events that highlight contemporary Black culture. From cooking classes to historical discussions, it’s a wonderful opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect with your neighbors.For art lovers, just a quick trip down to the South Burlington Public Art Gallery will reward you with Julianna Brazill’s “Recent Works” exhibition, on view through January. And if you’re moving about town, keep in mind that infrastructure improvements and grant projects are ongoing, including new investments in City Center and upgrades to local streets and parkways.That’s a wrap for the pulse of Burlington today. Get out there, lend a hand, and enjoy all the city has to offer. This has been Burlington Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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