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Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The first annual World Down Syndrome Day Sock Hop will begin today at Delta Hotel South Burlington at 5:30 p.m.—DJ Jim Provost’s music, catered food and a photo booth are part of the event organized by the Champlain Valley Down Syndrome Group Board to celebrate inclusion and raise awareness for Down syndrome. VermontBiz
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In a Burlington courtroom, Berk Eratay testified that Serhat Gumrukcu led the 2018 murder-for-hire plot that killed Gregory Davis over a failed oil deal—Eratay, who admitted his role in the plan, is now cooperating with prosecutors as the trial continues. VTDigger
- ➤ Police in Winooski are seeking help in locating 68-year-old Debra Cardinal, who has not been heard from since Monday—her family said she suffers from mental health issues and reported her missing. MyChamplainValley.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marlene Tromp, Ph.D. was named the 28th president of UVM by its Board of Trustees today+ she will formally assume the role later this summer and brings over 30 years of experience from her current post at Boise State University. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burlington officials sent a letter to Governor Scott on March 20 urging him to sign the compromise Budget Adjustment Act to keep vulnerable households stably sheltered through June 30—this comes as data show that about 250 people sleep outside nightly and 83 households (including families and children) will exit the motel program on April 1. City leaders stress that without a stable shelter option, municipal resources will continue to be stretched amid rising homelessness. VermontBiz
- ➤ Chittenden County senators Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Thomas Chittenden, and Virginia 'Ginny' Lyons held a virtual town hall over the weekend to meet with constituents and discuss education reform, property taxes, and healthcare. They reviewed proposals like consolidating school districts into five regions—while noting that a paced approach is needed to avoid friction in Vermont schools. The Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont women's basketball turned its season around after a 5-10 start and a 16-2 run that clinched the America East title and an NCAA berth. The Catamounts will face NC State as a 15th seed on March 22 at 2 p.m. Burlington Free Press
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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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Nershi Hann Trio Concert
7-11 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Bill Nershi and his trio in a night filled with delightful music.
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