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Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Mutual Insurance Group contributed $20,000 to the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation, as part of the Cats Win, Community Wins program, which donates funds to local non-profits for every win by a University of Vermont Catamount athletic team. VermontBiz
- ➤ Burlington will open an extreme cold weather shelter next week to assist approximately 250 people currently sleeping outside, in partnership with the Vermont Agency of Human Resources and CVOEO. NBC5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bird bikeshare will not resume its services in Burlington after a challenging operation period, citing financial viability concerns in the small market. Burlington Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont is expected to experience extremely cold temperatures, with forecasts predicting double digits below zero due to an incoming arctic blast. Burlington Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont receives $21.8 million in emergency relief funding from the Department of Transportation to repair roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure damaged by July 2023 floods. VermontBiz
- ➤ The ACLU of Vermont and Pregnancy Justice are suing the Vermont Department for Children and Families for allegedly conducting unauthorized surveillance on pregnant women to assess their suitability for parenthood, a claim exemplified by a case where a woman lost custody of her baby at birth. MyChamplainValley.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vermont distinguished itself as the only state to earn an 'A' grade for exceptional maternal and infant health in the 2024 March of Dimes Report Card, reflecting its success in providing critical care to birthing parents and infants. Burlington Free Press
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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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Mdou Moctar Live Concert
Mdou Moctar will perform live at Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Alex Kumin at Vermont Comedy Club
Alex Kumin, a rising star in the comedy scene known for her sharp stand-up, will perform multiple shows at the Vermont Comedy Club from February 6 to February 8.
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Stand-Up Comedy Featuring Alex Kumin
Alex Kumin, a prominent NYC comedian, performs a series of stand-up shows at the Vermont Comedy Club, showcasing her smart and bold humor.
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