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Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Burlington plans a walk-bike bridge to improve safety on I-89 — proposals are due April 3, and construction is set to begin later this year. Local officials say the project will help connect neighborhoods and benefit local businesses. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Golden Hour Social Club, launched by DJ Talena Companion, held its inaugural dance party with a Pink Pony Club theme at the Delta Hotel in South Burlington—guests danced to familiar tunes and RSVP’d quickly, with a follow-up event planned for April 24. NBC5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At the State House on Thursday, pay equity groups kicked off Women's History Month with the Women, Work, and Wages Report, which found that Vermont women earn 86 cents to every dollar and urged better wages + working conditions to support families. NBC5
- ➤ New unemployment claims in Vermont increased from 322 to 457 for the week ending March 14, according to a Labor Department report — national claims fell to 205,000. Burlington Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologists forecast that after a dry start today, conditions will worsen Friday evening with rain and wet snow affecting northern areas while southern regions remain warmer; a Canadian front will bring a mix of precipitation and gusty winds Sunday into Monday (travel may be tough). NBC5
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Rick and Mark Bove—of the pasta sauce company—plan to renovate the 24 apartments at 300 Main Street in Winooski for market-rate rents without adding units; permits were approved last week and construction will begin soon. VTDigger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local voters can choose the Delta Dental tournament MVP from the 2026 high school girls basketball playoffs, with voting open until 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. The poll features top candidates from champions including Mount Mansfield and Richford (such as Morgan Campbell and Sophia Derby). Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Coach Alisa Kresge has rebuilt Vermont women's basketball into one of New England's top defensive teams while recording five straight 20 win seasons. The Catamounts, the No. 14 seed, will face No. 3 Louisville on Saturday, Mar. 21 at noon in the NCAA Tournament (their third appearance in four seasons). Burlington Free Press
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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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Matt Payne Concert
7-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience the melodic sounds of Matt Payne and catch his collaboration with Ollie Lloyd & Thermal Music.
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Vermont Home Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Champlain Valley Exposition — Visit for a variety of home improvement ideas from local experts and innovative products.
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Old 97s Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket required — Experience the legendary Old 97s as they showcase their latest album, 'American Primitive'.
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VBRN Career Day 2026
3-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Registration required — Participate in poster sessions and networking with STEM professionals at this annual symposium.
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Kaleb Cohen Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the soulful sounds of rising artist Kaleb Cohen with his raw storytelling and impressive piano skills.
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Aly & AJ Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Enjoy an evening of captivating harmonies and pop melodies from the talented duo, Aly & AJ.
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Phoebe Robinson Live
7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets starting at $118 — Experience an unforgettable evening with comedian Phoebe Robinson.
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Postal Retirement Seminar
2-3:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Registration required — Comprehensive session for postal employees to plan a secure retirement.
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