🌱Blood Drive Honors Burlington Teacher + BIPOC Business Site

Burlington VT

14 November, 2021

9:28 AM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Burlington Daily. First, today's weather: Showers of rain and snow. High: 44 Low: 33. Here are the top stories in Burlington today: A community is giving back in the name of a beloved teacher. Kathy Buley, a long-time educator at South Burlington's Chamberlin School, died from pancreatic cancer a little over a year ago. After being cancelled last year amid the pandemic, the school's annual blood drive was held in Buley's memory. (WCAX)The Vermont Professionals of Color Network is hoping to eliminate the economic and professional gap between white and BIPOC entrepreneurs, and increase visibility of BIPOC-owned businesses, with the launch of a new website. The website features a directory of 300 businesses across the state that are owned by Vermonters of color. It also has a jobs board that includes a range of positions, from internships to senior management roles. (WCAX) Vermont legislators are decrying Gov. Phil Scott's refusal to bring back the mask mandate. (Burlington Free Press)Police officers in Burlington are stopping and ticketing Black drivers at a lower rate than their share of the driving population, according to the city's acting police chief. (U.S. News & World Report)Burlington made Travel Awaits' list of "9 Adorable Towns In Vermont That Feel like A Hallmark Christmas Movie." (TravelAwaits) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Burlington: Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (11:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. 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.