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The My Vermont Project essays and documentary.

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Audio Postcards From Vermont Towns

We asked listeners to tell us a little something about their towns – the people and places that make each place unique.

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VPR wins 5 regional Murrow Awards

Vermont Public Radio has been recognized with five top awards for excellence in broadcast journalism.

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Vermont Women

Listen to the special series March 24-28th as VPR profiles Vermont women who have shaped our culture.

Vermont Women in History

Getting By: working in a minimum or low wage job

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Future of Health Care

Archived audio of Vermont Public Radio's week-long series examining the symptoms of the health care crisis and some of the possible cures.

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Explore the archive of Commentaries by many of your favorite Vermonters.

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Getting By: Kevin Gallagher

Thursday February 28, 2008
Sarah Ashworth

Kevin Gallagher is 26 years old and delivers pizza in Burlington. He makes most of his money through tips. However, the pizza boxes say "free delivery", so many people assume they don't need to tip. It makes it impossible to predict the amount of money he will earn.

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