Mystery Hero + Vermont Works For Women + Chandler's Dry Goods

Burlington VT

14 September, 2021

5:03 PM

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Morning, Burlington! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Burlington today. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Burlington? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Rain until evening. High: 77 Low: 57. Here are the top stories in Burlington today: A Vermonter is taking to social media to try to find the stranger who saved her life. On Sept. 2, Danielle O'Hallisey passed out from a heart attack in front of the Hilton Garden Inn downtown and was saved by a mystery hero who conducted lifesaving CPR. A witness described the hero as a short brunette who identified herself as a nurse practitioner in the right place at the right time. (WCAX)A culinary training program will kick off at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility on Sept. 27. The program, Vermont Works for Women, is funded by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, and will be the facility's only on-site job-training program. Trainees will be selected from among inmate applicants who are already working in the facility's kitchen. (Seven Days)Brittany Iafrate of Chandler's Dry Goods brings sustainable home products to Burlington with the city's first "refill" store. (Seven Days)Mayor Miro Weinberger's new plan calls for $151M to improve Burlington's infrastructure. (WCAX)A lawsuit was filed in Burlington against four oil companies as the state alleges they misled the public about the impact their products have on climate change. (ABC News) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. You can get your local business featured in this spot in the newsletter for just $79 per month. Click here to get started. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.