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Burlington
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The CFA Allbreed Cat Show, featuring up to 225 cats from 45 breeds, returns to South Burlington at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel this weekend, including a Household Pet Competition. NBC5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Vermont saw a record year in 2024 for its captive insurance industry, licensing 41 new companies and being recognized with multiple international awards, signaling sustained growth and global influence. VermontBiz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Vermont's Tech Hub is awarded $23 million in federal grants to further semiconductor research, part of a $210 million allocation to six Tech Hubs nationally. NBC5
- ➤ The University of Vermont's Occupational Therapy program has received a seven-year national accreditation, the maximum for new programs, from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burlington is implementing a more structured and evidence-based approach in its search for a new police chief to better address community and staffing needs. NBC5
- ➤ Burlington City Council discusses increasing police staffing levels and addresses recruitment and morale challenges in their first meeting of 2025. NBC5
- ➤ A diverse new coalition, Let's Build Homes, led by former Burlington mayor Miro Weinberger, aims to address Vermont's housing shortage by advocating for 30,000 new homes by 2030 to improve affordability and counter rising homelessness. Seven Days
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Burlington city leaders and residents celebrated the historic NCAA championship victory of the UVM men's soccer team, with a victory parade planned and January 26 proclaimed as a day to celebrate their win. NBC5
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Tall Heights Concert at Higher Ground
Tall Heights will perform live at the Higher Ground - Showcase Lounge in South Burlington, featuring an intimate concert experience.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Amy Silverberg
Amy Silverberg will perform live at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington.
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Live Performance by Amy Silverberg at Vermont Comedy Club
Amy Silverberg will perform a live comedy show at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington.
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Vermont Tech Meetup: Exploring the Future of Technology
The event will feature an overview of the Vermont Technology Alliance by its director Adam Locklin, followed by an open discussion on the future of technology in Vermont.
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Halestorm Concert Featuring Lzzy and Joe
Halestorm will perform live at Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington, showcasing their music during a three-hour show.
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Joy Oladokun Live in Concert
Joy Oladokun is scheduled to perform live at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington.
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Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association Annual Meeting
The Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association Annual Meeting offers members valuable networking opportunities and pesticide applicator recertification credits.
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Conner O'Malley Live Performance
Conner O'Malley will be performing live at Higher Ground, offering an entertaining evening for fans in South Burlington.
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Madelein Murphy Live at Vermont Comedy Club
Madelein Murphy will perform a night of relatable and engaging stand-up comedy at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT.
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Live Music Featuring Kind Bud at Switchback Brewing Co.
Enjoy an evening of live acoustic music by Kind Bud, featuring original songs and covers from various iconic artists in a vibrant beer garden setting.
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