Good morning, this is your Burlington Local Frequency for Saturday, August 23, 2025.As the late summer sun stretches across Vermont, Burlington is buzzing with activities, events, and plenty of conversation about where the city is heading next. On the civic front, tensions are high following a public exchange between Governor Phil Scott and Burlington’s Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak. The Governor, in a recent press briefing, volleyed back at the Mayor’s critique about state support, emphasizing Burlington’s need for more specific requests around issues like homelessness, crime, and downtown vitality. With ongoing downtown infrastructure work, a dip in Canadian tourism, and persistent business challenges, eyes are on both city and state leaders as they search for solutions that resonate for ordinary Burlingtonians.If you want a break from politics and policy, Burlington is offering an irresistible weekend lineup to get you out and mingling. The Burlington Farmers Market is back on Pine Street from nine to two, offering everything from fresh local produce to handmade crafts. It is a weekly tradition that reliably draws neighbors and friends together, and the weather looks perfect for browsing outside. Meanwhile, families can head over to the Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction, which opens at ten and runs into the evening. With live music, food trucks, and rides, it is a classic end-of-summer celebration that will delight the kids and the young at heart.For some good vibes and even better music, Foam Brewers on the waterfront hosts singer-songwriter GoldFord with special guest Splendid Torch tonight at seven. Tickets are selling fast, but if you want a soulful evening by Lake Champlain, this could be your best bet. Or, if you are in the mood for film, the Vermont International Film Festival is screening a pay-what-you-can event at The Screening Room—an ideal option for movie lovers who want to keep it local.Community gatherings are everywhere today. Roosevelt Park celebrates First African Landing Day at noon, spotlighting history, speakers, and cultural performances. At Oakledge Park, Vermont Federation of Neighborhood Households is hosting a fun day for members—all about strengthening local ties. For some lighter fun, join the splash dance in the City Hall Park fountain at two thirty, or check out the chess club at South Burlington Public Library at eleven.Thinking ahead, Burlington is counting down to September’s Art Hop, so art lovers should keep an eye out for early pop-up previews in the South End Arts District.For those who want to support local causes, there is also a vintage clothing sale benefiting Migrant Justice, running all day, and volunteer opportunities like the morning clean-up crew making sure our city stays beautiful.That wraps up a lively Saturday in Burlington—packed with music, markets, art, and conversations about our city’s future. Whether you are getting involved or just soaking in the sun, there is no shortage of ways to connect and celebrate this community.This has been Burlington Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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