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🌱 Who’s taking the stage at Higher Ground in South Burlington next?

South Burlington, Vermont Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello South Burlington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who’s taking the stage at Higher Ground in South Burlington next?
  • Do you recognize the suspect in South Burlington’s gas station robbery?
  • When Tropidelic brings their high-energy tour to South Burlington

Also on today's calendar: Afterglow 2026: A Music Festival to “Shine the Light” on Suicide Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Folk Show Music and Dance Calendar 9.13.26 (nhpr.org) — South Burlington music fans have a packed calendar at Higher Ground this fall, with shows from Humbird and Alela Diane this Wednesday, Jensen McRae on Sunday, and many more acts like Madison Cunningham, Donna the Buffalo, Adam Ezra Group, and Gaelic Storm in the weeks ahead. This regional folk and roots listing makes it easy to plan nights out close to home.
   

2. South Burlington Police look for armed robbery suspect (mynbc5.com) — South Burlington Police are asking for your help identifying a man who allegedly robbed the Stewart’s Shop on Shelburne Road Sunday night after displaying a handgun and threatening staff. Investigators say he arrived in a white Kia Soul with no plates and provided a detailed physical description, urging anyone with information to call the department.
   

3. TROPIDELIC to Headline Fall 2026 Tour with Cleveland Homecoming (broadwayworld.com) — Tropidelic’s fall 2026 tour includes a stop at Higher Ground in South Burlington on November 12, giving local fans a chance to hear songs from their latest album, First Light. The Cleveland band’s headlining run features support from Surfer Girl and The Quasi Kings and culminates in a big hometown show later that month.
   

4. Construction: Construction remains strong despite headwinds, cautiously optimistic for 2027 (vermontbiz.com) — Vermont construction leaders say work remains strong heading into 2027, and several major projects touch South Burlington, including the DoubleTree hotel expansion and BETA Technologies facilities. For local residents, this means continued investment in housing, hospitality, and infrastructure, though high interest rates, permitting delays, and workforce shortages could still slow how quickly new projects appear in town.
   

5. Woman cited after police chase ends in Shelburne cruiser crash (mynbc5.com) — A late-night police chase that began near the South Burlington town line on Shelburne Road ended when a fleeing driver allegedly rammed a parked Shelburne police cruiser head-on. No one was injured, but the cruiser was moderately damaged, and a 21-year-old woman now faces multiple charges including aggravated assault and attempting to elude.
   

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Ok South Burlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in South Burlington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in South Burlington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.