🌱 89% Of VT Restaurants See Decrease + Fugitive Arrested At VFW

Hey, Burlington! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Flurries; windy, frigid. High: 8 Low: 1.

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Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. As 89% of Vermont restaurants have suffered a decline in customers since the spike in omicron cases, the state's Chamber of Commerce is calling on lawmakers to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The $28 billion-plus distributed last year is believed to have saved 3,000 foodservice jobs across the state. Leaders believe that additional funding could save more than 4,000 jobs in Vermont, many of which are at risk. (WCAX)
2. U.S. Marshals and Burlington Police have arrested a violent fugitive after tracking him to a local VFW. 42-year-old Darryl Hendrickson of Burlington was wanted following a violent incident last month. Officials caught up with him at the Burlington VFW on Thursday afternoon; though Hendrickson attempted to run from the police, he was arrested without incident. (WCAX)
3. Lawmakers announced Thursday that six Vermont-based arts organizations will receive a combined $500,000 from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Among the recipients are three Burlington-area organizations: the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, the Vermont Stage Company, and Burlington City Arts Foundation. (Vermont Biz)

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Today in Burlington:

• Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas At Echo Lahey Center for Lake Champlain (10:00 AM)
• Animal Demo At Echo Lahey Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Need some sweets for your sweet this Valentine's Day? Pre-order heart swap brownies, chocolate stout cake truffles, and black raspberry/currant gose cupcakes from Burlington Beer Company. (Instagram)
• The Vermont Health Equity Initiative (VHEI) is hosting a BIPOC booster and kids' vaccination clinic today at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. (Facebook)
• It's always a good time to start some healthy habits! Join the Greater Burlington YMCA and enjoy all they have to offer, including two pools, group fitness classes, and a spacious workout area. (Facebook)

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— 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.