The U.S. Mint ceased making new pennies in November. Our humble, one-cent, copper-and-zinc coin can still be used as currency, but its circulation will dwindle in the years ahead.
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Science Friday has a very exciting guest host this week! Say hello to Jane Lindholm from But Why on @vermontpublic.org 👋
A dramatic jump in new apartments in Chittenden County — and a dip in demand — have contributed to a rising vacancy rate after the white-hot rental market of the pandemic years.
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A comprehensive data privacy bill is headed to Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s desk. But privacy advocates say it will do little to protect Vermonters from Big Tech.
As summer kicks off, organizations around Vermont are opening up new trails to the public for birding, hiking and mountain biking.
Here are a few notable ones to check out.
Read more: https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-06-09/8-new-trails-open-birders-hikers-bikers
This summer (starting tomorrow), 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.
https://www.vermontpublic.org/npr-news/2026-06-10/the-world-cup-is-starting-heres-what-to-know-and-how-to-watch
A dairy company that’s been in Vermont for more than 125 years is closing its processing facility later this summer.
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Wednesdays are Ladies' Day at Vermont Quick Lube, which means a flower and a free car wash.
https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-06-08/ladies-day-at-vermont-quick-lube
The University of Vermont Health network announced Tuesday it would cut 76 employees system-wide. Another 66 will have to reapply to restructured positions.
The Trump administration has proposed regulations to control billions of dollars in federal research funding, which it says will reduce "fraud and abuse." Scientists in Massachusetts and beyond say they could set back research in the U.S. by decades.
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We reflect on the power of the penny after the U.S. Mint ceased its production in November.
A comprehensive data privacy bill is headed to Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s desk. But privacy advocates say it will do little to protect Vermonters from Big Tech.