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Burlington
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ VTDigger announced newsroom leadership changes as Geeta Anand will step down on June 30 and Susan Allen will serve as interim editor starting June 1. Shane Graber became deputy managing editor on Feb 20 while Ruth Hare will assume the managing editor role on March 16. VTDigger
- ➤ Families in Williston are backing a group housing model to support adults with developmental disabilities. The DDHI initiative, which passed Act 186 in 2022, is eyeing a potential site (near Taft Corners) for a pilot project as discussions continue with local officials. VTDigger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Burlington can enjoy St. Patrick's celebrations all month — the Irish Heritage Festival offers music, art and dance and Rí Ra’s PaddyFest runs March 10-17 — with a parade on Church Street scheduled for March 17 and festive skiing events at nearby resorts in Jeffersonville and Warren. Burlington Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rising temperatures can cause ice jams when melting ice (from mild conditions, rising river levels and gusty winds) clogs channels and leads to flooding damage. In 1992, an ice jam in Montpelier caused property damage and fuel spills, reminding flood-prone areas to monitor river conditions. NBC5
- ➤ Today, scattered showers and gusty winds are expected in Burlington as temperatures reach the 50s. Later, broken downpours & pockets of freezing drizzle may occur while a warm spell is forecast to cause rapid snowmelt and localized flooding risks before colder air returns. NBC5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Daylight saving time begins Sunday, Mar. 8 in South Burlington — clocks will move forward at 2 a.m. to create later sunsets with darker mornings; NBC5 meteorologist Matt Diloreto warns the shift may disrupt sleep patterns and affect health in the short term. NBC5
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Realtor.com data shows that December's median home price in Chittenden County reached $488,750, up 1.9% from November—single-family prices increased 4% while condominiums and townhomes jumped 7.7%, with home sales totaling $104.5 million. Burlington Free Press
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Bridal Hairstyling Masterclass with Sara
2-7:30 p.m. — This is Urban Salon — Two ticket options available — Enhance your hairstyling skills with a live demo and hands-on workshop focused on bridal styles.
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Bosch eBike Systems MY26 Dealer Training
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Registration required — Enhance your expertise in eBike technology and service with Bosch's latest dealer certification training.
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The Happy Fits Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Get ready to groove with The Happy Fits in an energetic live performance.
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Emma Cook Album Release
7-8:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages welcome — Vermont musician Emma Cook unveils her long-awaited indie-folk album, 'Of the Morning'.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival Ceili
1-3 p.m. — Contois Auditorium — Donations welcomed — Enjoy a lively celebration of Irish culture with step dancing and traditional music for all ages.
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Liv Greene & Melanie MacLaren Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — Radio Bean — $10 adv | $15 dos — Enjoy an evening of folk music with Nashville-based artist Liv Greene.
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Phil Hanley Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Phil Hanley, a rising star in the NYC comedy scene.
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Heated Rivalry Night
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the soulful tunes of Dwight + Nicole blending blues, soul, and R&B traditions.
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Disney Around the World with VSO
6-9 p.m. — The Flynn — Admission details not specified — Experience a symphonic journey through Disney’s iconic films brought to life by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.
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Live Performance by Paul Brill
7-9:30 p.m. — Tank Recording Studio — $20-$50 — Experience the live recording of Paul Brill's composition 'The Cost of Believing' in an intimate studio setting.
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