🌱 Social Security Offices Reopen + $52,000 For Feeding Chittenden

Happy Friday, people of Burlington! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing around Burlington today.

First, today's weather:

A little morning rain; cloudy. High: 55 Low: 38.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. Burlington's Social Security offices have reopened their doors after being closed due to the pandemic. The offices closed in March of 2020 with services only being offered online, via telephone, or by mail. No appointments are necessary to receive assistance at the Social Security office. (WCAX)
2. Burlington's favorite Café Dim Sum will be expanding into its neighboring space. Accompanying the expansion is the addition of a new menu item, Shabu-Shabu. The restaurant is located at 95 St. Paul Street and has been open since Oct. 2021. (Seven Days)
3. Burlington Subaru has raised over $52,000 to benefit Feeding Chittenden. The nonprofit provides food and assistance to those who need it within our community. Services include job training support, groceries, and meals for residents in surrounding counties. This is the eighth year that Burlington Subaru has raised funds for Feeding Chittenden. (Local 22/44 News)

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Today in Burlington:

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

From my notebook:

• The US National Weather Service Burlington VT warns of sharp river rises following several rounds of intense rainfall in the Burlington area. There is expected flooding despite the river levels rising. (Facebook)
• Vermont Creamery is helping you plan your next cheese and butter board for Easter Brunch. Click to see the ingredients. (Instagram)
• United Way of Northwest Vermont is asking the community to fill out a survey about what drives their health. Completed surveys will be entered into a $25 Visa gift card drawing. (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.