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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Winooski's Harmony's Kitchen serves afro-fusion catering that mixes Nigerian, Southern and Puerto Rican foods in honor of Women's History Month. Owner Harmony Edosomwan, who began cooking at UVM, said she will run in the Miss Vermont Pageant to bring people together. NBC5
- ➤ Vermont's maple syrup season starts this spring as sugarhouses open statewide to welcome visitors with tastings and tours. Local events in Burlington, St. Johnsbury and St. Albans — featuring pancake breakfasts and live music — run from March 22 to April 27. Burlington Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ For the first time, Vermont will host the FIRST Robotics New England district tournament—an event at UVM’s Patrick Gymnasium where 32 top teams from New England will compete as they prepare for world championships next month. Seven Days
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 19th, U.S. Senator Peter Welch toured Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and defended his bipartisan Rural Hospital Support Act to support rural providers amid proposed Medicaid cuts that could leave 32,000 Vermont residents without coverage — he argued that the bill would help keep essential rural hospitals open. VermontBiz
- ➤ Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and lead Theresa Vezina are working on a proposal for an overdose prevention center after the city named the Vermont Racial Justice Council as the provider—Vezina said the plan will be finished by March 28 and reviewed by the City Council on April 14 before moving to the Vermont Department of Health for funding. The city aims to select a site by the end of the year. NBC5
- ➤ The Senate approved an update to Vermont's right to farm law on Wednesday that makes it harder for neighbors to sue farmers for everyday practices. The bill now protects farms if they follow generally accepted agricultural practices—removing past legal criteria from lawsuits—and comes after a high-profile case in Addison County. VTDigger
- ➤ On Wednesday, a Columbia University academic testified that data from the Department for Children and Families is mixed (the reported figures mix youth cases with others) and does not clearly show if Vermont’s Raise the Age initiative is working as intended by moving 18-year-olds to family court. Lawmakers must act within two weeks (or most 19-year-olds will be tried in family court by default) if they want to delay shifting these cases for an extra two years. VTDigger
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vermont faces a growing alcohol crisis as more than 60% of adults drink—exceeding national averages—with 10% reporting heavy use that has led to rising premature deaths and safety concerns. The state’s health department will launch an alcohol awareness campaign this spring while lawmakers consider raising taxes to curb the trend. Seven Days
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Girls Ice Hockey Coaches Association announced its all-star high school girls hockey teams for the 2024-25 season—dividing selections by Metro and Lake A and B divisions—with first and second teams, academic honorees, and players of the year named. The list details players by position and school as reported to the Burlington Free Press. Burlington Free Press
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Joe Pera Live at Vermont Comedy Club
Standup comedian Joe Pera will perform multiple shows at Vermont Comedy Club, known for his unique comedic style and popular Adult Swim series.
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Ricky Dover Jr. Live at Higher Ground
Rock musician Ricky Dover Jr., originally from Houston and raised in Knoxville, brings his dynamic performance to Higher Ground in South Burlington.
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Female Founders: Olympians
Olympians join the stage at Hotel Vermont to talk about life as an entrepreneur after the Games! Carissa Gordon Gump is a 2008 Olympian in the sport of weightlifting, and Jennifer Kessy is a silver medalist at the 2012 London Olympics, and now both are entrepreneurs pursuing their own venture!
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Charlie Parr Concert
7:30-11:00 p.m. | Higher Ground | Tickets available | Enjoy an evening of soulful music with Charlie Parr at Showcase Lounge.
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Langston Kerman Live at Vermont Comedy Club
Langston Kerman, an accomplished comedian and actor known for his work on various television series, returns to Vermont for a night of comedy.
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Admitted Student Day
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Hoehl Welcome Center — Free entry — Discover your future as a Purple Knight with faculty, classmates, and majors on display.
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Bella White Concert
7:30-11:00 p.m. | Higher Ground Showcase Lounge | Ticket prices vary | Experience the soulful sounds of Bella White live in concert.
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Atsuko Okatsuka Comedy Show
3 PM - 5 PM | Vermont Comedy Club | Tickets selling fast | Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka brings joy and silliness through her viral #Dropchallenge on tour.
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Throwback: A Grown-Up Book Fair
1:30-8 p.m. — O.N.E. Community Center — Free entry — Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with books, fun activities, and community vibes.
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12/OC Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music at a popular local venue.
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