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Three baby ducklings following their mother tumbled into a storm drain at Battery Park, but Burlington firefighters reunited the family in minutes. The quick rescue ended with all ducklings safe, uninjured, and waddling through the grass with mom.
The Burlington Hunters made history by sweeping their way to a first-ever Tri-State League championship without allowing a single run. Pitcher Derek Duffy struck out 11 batters in the final game, cementing one of the most dominant championship performances in league history.
Five female high school seniors in Burlington County, New Jersey, will each receive $1,000 scholarships to pursue careers in STEM, healthcare, and business. The Women's Advisory Council program celebrates Women's History Month by investing in the next generation of trailblazers.
A Burlington community group is turning a trash-filled canal area into a safe, restored natural space. They're inviting volunteers to join their cleanup effort on Green Up Day.
Vermont Green FC just became the first men's soccer team in over 20 years to win back-to-back national championships, extending their unbeaten streak to 42 matches. The victory caps a golden era for Burlington soccer that has an entire state celebrating together.
After hearing a single speech about the AIDS crisis in Africa, Elizabeth Rennie founded a grandmother's group that has supported women and children for nearly two decades. At 90, she's still leading the charge from Burlington.
Five Burlington County high school seniors received $1,000 scholarships for their academic excellence, community service, and inspiring career goals. Each young woman has already made a mark through volunteer work and leadership roles that show what dedication looks like.
At 81, Holocaust survivor Yvonne Aronson shared her childhood story of hiding in Belgium with hundreds at Burlington Public Library. Her message of resilience and gratitude proves hope can survive even history's darkest chapters.
Five outstanding young women in Burlington County, New Jersey, each received $1,000 scholarships recognizing their academic excellence and community service. The awards celebrate future leaders in healthcare, STEM, business, and public service.
A Burlington-based soccer team is one game away from winning back-to-back national championships with an undefeated season. Vermont Green FC has scored 87 goals this season while bringing their entire state along for the ride.
When Kenny Tulloch's family member started choking on taffy during a road trip, his 24 years of Red Cross training turned a terrifying moment into a lifesaving success. Now he's urging everyone to learn basic first aid skills that could one day save someone they love.
Electric vehicles are flying off Vermont dealership lots so fast that buyers are joining waitlists for cars that haven't even arrived yet. Lower prices and state rebates are helping drivers make the switch despite federal incentives ending.
Renters make up one-third of U.S. households but often miss out on energy-saving upgrades because landlords pay for improvements while tenants pay the bills. Now cities are getting creative with solutions that work for everyone.
The Vermont Police Academy is opening its doors to a powerful exhibition honoring survivors of St. Joseph's Orphanage, where children endured decades of abuse. The free exhibit runs through May 21, turning painful history into a force for protecting vulnerable children today.
Students across six Connecticut towns can now apply for a $2,000 scholarship to pursue careers that help the planet. The Bristol Garden Club is investing in the next generation of environmental stewards.
A North Carolina city just landed one of its biggest economic wins in history, with employers pledging over $4.5 billion and nearly 15,000 jobs in a single year. The boom shows what happens when communities invest in their future for the long haul.
A group of teenage hockey players just proved that giving up isn't in their vocabulary. The U.S. Under-17 Men's Select Team erased a three-goal deficit to beat Czechia in a shootout and claim their 10th championship title.
After years in the cellar with barely five wins per season, Rice High School softball just made history. Senior pitcher Alayna Havreluk threw a no-hitter to send her team to their first championship game ever.
When a postal worker's hand became trapped in sorting machinery late at night, North Reading firefighters arrived within minutes and carefully freed her after 30 minutes of precise work. Their training and quick thinking turned a scary situation into a successful rescue.
On this day in history, an American inventor revolutionized water travel by launching the nation's first commercial steamboat service. His innovative design carried paying passengers between Philadelphia and New Jersey, changing transportation forever.
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