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California native Jesus Mendoza is turning his own experience into a mission to improve care for Hispanic communities.

Staff at Northern Stage are calling the new developments a commitment to their colleagues and to the greater Upper Valley community.

Observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month coincides with the independence days of several Latin American countries.

Despite the challenges, parks remain open and active, and there is still time for outings before the school year begins.

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that men seek therapy at roughly half the rate of women and are four times more likely to die by suicide.

The investigation found the dog was abandoned for several weeks before it was first reported to police.

Feeding Champlain Valley is preparing to see upwards of 500 people this Thanksgiving.

From artisan leather goods to picture-perfect charcuterie boards, a new up-and-coming community of business owners are determined to put Williamstown on the map.

City councilors voted Monday night to move forward with a resolution, calling on federal lawmakers to replace the F-35 mission in Vermont with something less noisy.

A future fueled by food, learn about the Vermont organization working to strengthen food security and income generation for farmers across Latin America.

Investigators located the wreckage of the aircraft just after midnight Monday in a wooded area east of the Basin Harbor Airport.

22-year-old Aaliyah Johnson will remain behind bars after being accused of killing a man outside a Burlington bar.

One year after historic floods devastated parts of our region, waste management companies are still dealing with the aftermath of debris that filled Vermont’s only landfill.Waste experts with Casella said this past year has been about tracking potential air-quality challenges from the Coventry landfill.Piles of debris filled the streets of Vermont’s capital and other neighboring towns following the July 2023 floods.“In total, about 6,000 tons or 12 million pounds was picked up from the public ri…

As we approach the second anniversary of recreational cannabis in the Green Mountain State, many shops have opened up across our region.While the industry can seem a little competitive, owners of a new shop in Montpelier said it would not have been possible without the collaborative work of other industry insiders. Owners of Juana’s Garden tell NBC5 her shop is ready to make it’s mark on the retail cannabis industry.“I never thought that I would be a business owner, like that was my wildest dre…

The warning comes after several housing assistance advertisements were found across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

A Burlington man is behind bars this weekend after he led police on a stolen car chase, crashing into a house, several cars, a police cruiser, and gravestones during the pursuit.According to Burlington police, their department received reports of a beige Ford F-250 driving erratically around Riverside Avenue at around 12:30 Friday afternoon. A witness said the pick-up truck was swerving, almost hitting surrounding vehicles, as it headed toward the Winooski roundabout. Around ten minutes later,…

Nurses at the University of Vermont Medical Center will officially go on strike later this month, according to a union representative authorized to speak on the matter.Top video: See previous coverageA representative for the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals told NBC5 that the nurses who work at the UVMMC have voted to strike from July 12-16. The last time the nurses union went on strike was for a period of two days in 2018.The decision to strike comes after union members app…

The Queen City is taking another step forward in its efforts to go green. Green Mountain Transit and Burlington Electric announced the introduction of five new electric buses to the city’s fleet this week.“Just these five should take about a half a percent off of our transportation emissions in the city,” said Darren Springer, General Manager Burlington Electric Department. Its another step toward the city of Burlington’s goal of becoming a Net Zero City by 2030. Burlington Electric and Green Mo…

“Stick Season” fans are getting ready to sing their hearts out as singer, songwriter, and Vermont native Noah Kahan announced he’s getting ready to come back home. Fans across the state are getting ready to channel their “Northern Attitude” during a benefit concert Kahan announced Tuesday. That show is scheduled to take place in Essex Junction on Sept. 19. “I’ve seen him a few times now, and it’s always just as spectacular as the last time,” said Chloe Alcor, a student at UVM from San Francisco,…

Two Vermont families have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Children and Families alleging discrimination based on their religious beliefs.The Alliance Defending Freedom, a group that makes legal arguments on religious grounds, is alleging Vermont’s foster parent qualifications are unconstitutional.Two families from Windham County are now suing the state Department of Children and Families after having their foster parent licenses revoked.The couples were both on track to renew their li…