🌱 Increase In Hospital Violence + COVID Testing Sites Closing

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Burlington Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Variable clouds with a shower. High: 81 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. Nurses at Burlington's University of Vermont Medical Center are reporting a significant increase in workplace violence incidents. The hospital administration reports it is working to improve security but the nurses argue that the administration is not doing enough. A new gun safety bill will ban firearms from Vermont hospitals starting Jul. 1. (Local 22/44 News)
2. The Vermont Department of Health reports that it will be closing its COVID-19 testing sites on Jun. 25. Individuals can continue to schedule testing appointments until Jun. 25. Residents are encouraged to request free kits by clicking on this link. (Rutland Herald)
3. A new Burlington exhibit examines the history of Hip Hop. The National Hip-Hop Museum is bringing its extensive collection to Burlington from Washington, D.C. The exhibit will be free to the public until Jun. 23 at The Flynn. There will be a corresponding Juneteenth Induction Ceremony & Summer Concert on Saturday and Sunday at City Hall Park and Battery Park. Click for more information. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

• Animal Demo At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Burlington City Arts reminds the community that Flicks in the Park is officially back! The next movie will be In The Heights on Jun. 30. (BCA)
• Burlington's Juneteenth Celebration is this weekend at Battery Park. Click for the full list of events. (United Way of Northwest Vermont via Facebook)
• Mayor Weinberger has released a statement regarding the new Amtrak Passenger Train service. Click for the full statement. (City of Burlington)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with 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.