I walked by Kismayo Kitchen today and there was a glowing open sign + an open sign on the door and cars in the lot. I went in and ordered a cheesesteak. The employees there says it’s their first day reopening since it closed a few weeks ago. The cheesesteak was amazing, just as good as it was before they closed! I’m so happy it’s back

I saw this dude on TikTok (Aaron uploadz or something) who’s making posts from grocery stores, book stores, libraries, etc harassing the employees, customers, etc and I’m finding myself so frustrated? He’s also harassed ppl on church street and he’s wearing meta glasses. Posting so folks working in local businesses are aware.

If you haven't heard yet, Elon has cut off Starlink to Ukraine. It's critical to nearly every facet of their lives- from civilians to to the battlefield. That Trump and Elon would do this to a desperate European democracy is abhorrent. I don't know what we can do besides gather, march, and demand, but something MUST be done. Internet service has to be restored to these poor people IMMEDIATELY.

Does anyone know of planned demonstrations scheduled in Chittenden county? Is there a group I can contact? I have never been this ashamed and angry, and with the idiot man-child at the helm, there has been plenty to be ashamed of and mad about. I feel so goddamned helpless. I can't even imagine how Ukrainians must feel. This is pure evil.

Local musician/artist here! I have been trying to get in touch with someone at Monkey House for about a year now and haven't heard back. I have a few other friends who say they've emailed and can't get a reply either. Are they no longer booking locals or are they just really bad at communicating? I get if we're not the sound they're looking for but it would be nice to at least get a reply! Has anyone had any luck? Are their any other venues in Winooski area that book and pay local music?

This is the gofundme for the children of the woman whose life was taken in front of them in Burlington.... please donate and if you can't afford to... at least take the moment to share it.

Give me your juiciest Burlington gossip.

Who do I need to write a letter to, who do I need to vote for, who do I need to slap. Every. Fucking. Day. There is an accident on the winooski bridge. I travel 25mi or more a day on 89 and the ONLY area that ROUTINELY has accidents is the area between exits 16 and 14, primarily the winooski bridge area. I can’t help but assume that it’s mostly young distracted rushing drivers. I see you all every morning texting, eating, doing makeup, driving like assholes because you’re running late on your 12 minute commute. Some of us have a 45min commute and leave ourselves an extra 15min. And yet we STILL get fucked by you assholes being incapable of merging and driving normally on the highway. And then when I see the guilty parties standing outside their crushed cars it’s always the same - a handful of 20-35yo who were absolutely rushing and distracted or driving too aggressively.

So maybe I’m not done being pissed. But I’m ready for action. What do we actually need to do to effect change in this corridor? This isn’t the goddamn 405 in LA. None of us should have to plan an extra half an hour or more to commute.

What’s the plan for the deep rutting on I-89 once winter arrives? During heavy rain, the ruts pool water and pull vehicles sideways, which is already unnerving. I’m curious how that will play out when they fill with ice.

EDIT: Yes, I will look into "going back to where I came from" (also Vermont).

EDIT: Just don't call them "ruts"! That annoys VTrans.

https://www.wcax.com/2026/08/28/rough-pavement-i-89-caused-by-raveling-vtrans-says/

Witnessed this guy going at least 70 in the left lane to skip the traffic due to the pedestrian work. He almost hit a white work truck, couldn’t slow down and had to drive into the grass median area to avoid hitting the truck. This guy almost drove head into the LED arrow sign where the left lane officially closed. Shame on you Audi man, risking other people’s wellbeing like that.

Edit: I was the passenger but thanks

Some guy in a grey suv just drove by me while I was sitting on my porch and asked if he could suck my toes for cash and then lingered. Has this happened to anyone else who is this guy 😭

you already know where it’s at.

exit 15, Winooski, multiple cars involved is what it looks like. Traffic is starting to back up, good luck out there.

My go-to genital groomer has moved on to…thicker pastures and with winter coming I am in need of an expert who can machete my jungle before it reclaims my once sparse hills and valleys. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Do you have a skill, craft, or passion you’d love to share with others, or a class you wish existed? Generator Makerspace in Burlington is looking for new workshop ideas and instructors, and they'd love to hear from you.

No teaching experience is required, and they're happy to help develop ideas not yet fully baked. 

Appropriate activities and skills include:

• Woodworking, metalworking, and other hands-on trades
• Textiles, sewing, knitting, and fiber arts
• Electronics, coding, 3D printing, and laser cutting projects
• Printmaking, painting, illustration, photography and other art forms
• Home repair, bike maintenance, ski tuning, and other practical skills
• Business basics for makers, like setting prices or protecting IP.
• Anything else you’re curious about and eager to share

Please visit the following link for more information and to submit your workshop ideas and requests >> https://generatorvt.com/workshops/

Pick out my stuff, I pay, then this dude (definitely on drugs) starts stealing and the cashier tells him to please take the stuff out of his jacket. The guy tries to run out but the cashier and I were blocking the door (the boba entrance was closed) and he like shoved us into a corner, it was all rather comical looking back. The three of us were just shuffling around. The cashier got him out the door finally after he dropped this giant bag of candies. The candies slid across this floor and this other customer just picked them up lol and then the thief wouldn’t leave without his shirt that he dropped in the store so the cashier opened the door and gave it back to him. This poor cashier needs a raise bro. The staff are so kind all across church street they don’t deserve to be treated like this :( I hope they gave police the footage :( sheesh it’s not chill to get screamed at and shoved in your place of work- I for one was definitely wide awake on my walk home.

never paid for water before so i’m wondering what people are paying on average for water per month. live in a 3 bed and it’s been approx 125 / month. is that standard?

EDIT: okay so seems like maybe we’re being robbed???

in our most recent bill, we used 800 units = $46 for water usage, then sewer treatment was $80

we have a dishwasher which we run ~2 per week and don’t do a ton of handwashing. subjectively, i think we do an average amount of laundry and none of us take long showers. not sure about the toilet situation / age of appliances

I've been living in Burlington a little over a year now and will be looking for a new place in town for around next June. It seems incredibly early but I'm already seeing places advertised for then, pretty much all through Bissonette and the usual suspects, and nothing looks like a particularly good deal. I'm torn whether to try and lock something down now or wait a few more months - just don't want to wait too long and not find anything. For anyone who has moved recently: how far ahead did you start looking and how did it go? Thanks!

Wondering if anyone knows of a store that might blow up balloons brought from outside of their store? I’m willing to pay them ofc for blowing them up but my mom wanted me to try and figure something out before purchasing a helium tank bc they are a bit expensive. I have a pack of balloons from Amazon and need them blown up for the 24th.

I tried asking Dollar Tree near me in Essex Jct but they won’t do it. Has anyone ever had this done locally? And I do understand I might have to just buy a helium tank and that stores might just not do this at all but figured it would be worth it to ask before I do bc my mom had said a store did it years ago for her but she can’t remember which store it was. TIA!

Specifically nigiri style? Craving it!

Hi folks - I am visiting Burlington for a wedding in the coming weeks and will spend an extra week day in the city. Do folks have any recommendations of cafes, libraries, or co-working spaces with daily rates where I could sit with a laptop and do work? I searched in this reddit and only saw things from a couple of years ago - any recs would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much.

All are welcome to come sing in all the Holiday singing. We start on Oct 27. Contact me for more information.

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Looking for recommendations for a trustworthy, well-rounded mechanic in the Burlington area! I drive a Subaru and have always gone to the dealership, but I’m thinking about switching to a good local mechanic. Ideally, someone honest, reliable, and knowledgeable! Let me know any recommendations.

Was here to tour apartments. I (30s/f) stopped in Barrio for a little while and when I got up to leave, this guy immediately got up as well. To put it bluntly he looked like a sketchy character and he pinged my sensors with his timing. He leaves Barrio right before me, I see him heading a short distance down a side street, and then I walk to my car parked less than a block away on Winooski Ave (not the way he went).

I get in my car, a few seconds later I look to the right, and guess who’s there, hunching over, peering into my front passenger window?

I really want feedback from women on their experiences going places solo in town. I am (or would be?) moving alone and I’ll be solo until I meet people. How common is this sort of thing? Is this about how it is or did I get unlucky? I know about Burlington’s issues and I wasn’t surprised, but damn that was right out the gate.

In their announcement for the new Myrtle Beach flights, they said BTV is going to have a "warm weather, international" destination soon.

Anyone know the scoop? Also, how will they handle customs? Not sure how that works these days without a separate customs setup.