Hojun Choi

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Palestinian Activist Facing Deportation Garners Rousing Support at Montpelier Fundraiser

August 12, 2026

Inside the packed, muggy chapel of the Unitarian Church of Montpelier on Aug. 9, Mohsen Mahdawi says he felt nothing but love from the Vermonters who came to show their support for…

Local City, Town Clerks Affirm Election Integrity Ahead of August Primary

August 8, 2026

by Hojun Choi

CENTRAL VERMONT — Election administrators in and around Montpelier told The Bridge that they’re ready for the Aug. 11 primary, with early voting already…

Reforms for Housing, Healthcare Highlighted as Major Needs at Central Vermont Candidate Forums

August 4, 2026

by Hojun Choi

Housing, health care, taxes and affordability took center stage as Washington County statehouse candidates answered questions at The Bridge's two-night election forum. Voters also…

Berlin Explores Impact Fees for Developers

July 29, 2026

by Hojun Choi

BERLIN — Berlin officials are studying how they could implement a new fee to help offset the impacts to the town’s public safety and…

Downtown Business Owners Share Stories of Loss, Recovery, and Community Following 2023 Floods

July 14, 2026

by Hojun Choi

MONTPELIER — The devastating floods of July 2023 in Montpelier left most parts of downtown submerged under more than four feet of storm water,…

Beyond ‘Kneejerk Reactions’: River Experts Urge Natural Solutions to Vermont Flooding

July 14, 2026

by Hojun Choi

MONTPELIER — Since the record-breaking rainfall that put most of downtown Montpelier under four feet of water almost exactly three years ago, the city…

Year-round, 24-hour Shelter for Unhoused Population Opens in Montpelier

June 24, 2026

by Hojun Choi

MONTPELIER — Early in June, Good Samaritan Haven celebrated the opening of Montpelier’s first 24-hour shelter, significantly increasing the number of year-round shelter beds…

Complaints Against East Montpelier FD Ambulance Surface at Marshfield Meeting

June 2, 2026

by Jenni Belotserkovsky and Hojun Choi

MARSHFIELD — The Marshfield Selectboard expressed dissatisfaction and raised concerns at its May 5 meeting about the emergency medical services the town pays for.…

Two Candidates Join Democratic Primary Race for Montpelier’s State House District

May 7, 2026

by Hojun Choi

The Democratic primary in Vermont’s Washington-4 state House district is already picking up steam, with two candidates throwing their names into the mix in…

Community-Focused Growing in Montpelier Does Double Duty Combatting Food Insecurity

May 7, 2026

by Hojun Choi

There’s a moment Sheryl Rapée-Adams waits for each year, when the birches and bushes behind her Montpelier home brush the last bits of snow…

Advocates Call for More City Support for Montpelier Homelessness Committee

May 5, 2026

by Hojun Choi

Montpelier city officials have renewed efforts to address homelessness, but some longtime local advocates say they’ve lost confidence in the city’s commitment to working…

Cabot Resident’s Hope for Reliable Internet Runs Thin Even as Federal Funding Arrives

April 26, 2026

by Hojun Choi

Uku Meri started honing his DJ voice as a kid in Queens, New York — the Lafayette radio kit hooked up to an antenna…

Looking to the Past to Move Forward

April 5, 2026

by Jenny Blair, Hojun Choi, Phil Dodd, J. Gregory Gerdel, Cassandra Hemenway and Heather Koontz

As part of examining the challenges and opportunities facing Vermont’s Capital City, The Bridge put together a list of past and current city projects,…

Barre City Officials Remain Optimistic on Prospect Heights as Site Plan Redesign Continues

April 1, 2026

by Hojun Choi

The site redesign of Barre City’s Prospect Heights development will reduce the number of new homes the much-anticipated project can support by at least…

Local Politicians, Advocates Urge Unity, Resilience at Montpelier’s Third ‘No Kings’ Protest

March 31, 2026

by Hojun Choi

Thousands of people rallied in Montpelier on March 28, joining nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. The third official “No…

Montpelier-based Nonprofit Wants to Bring Dog Owners, Professionals and Organizations Together

March 25, 2026

by Hojun Choi

A budding nonprofit in central Vermont wants to be a unique resource for people who are passionate about dog training, care, and ownership. “All we’re…

Montpelier Residents at South Burlington ICE Raid Call for Local Action

March 18, 2026

by Hojun Choi

Montpelier residents who stood in the way of ICE officers to prevent a raid in South Burlington last week say they’re left with questions…

Berlin Voters Approve Budget, Millions in Bonds for Sewage, Road Maintenance Facility Projects

March 3, 2026

by Hojun Choi

Berlin voters on Tuesday approved more than $9 million in bonds to fund replacements for aging sewer and road maintenance facilities, unofficial election results…

Montpelier Parks Commission Candidates Lay Out Priorities, Purpose for Running

March 1, 2026

by Hojun Choi

By Hojun Choi The Bridge spoke with the two candidates vying for a seat on the Montpelier Parks Commission — one of the only…

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