Good morning, Burlington.

Philo Ridge Farm in Charlotte reopened as a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the future of food and agriculture and completed its transition on March 24.

The 500-acre farm will welcome the public back this summer and is hiring for its food and beverage program—more details will be announced soon.

Burlington now has a new movie venue at Main Street Landing where the Vermont International Film Foundation shows both new and independent films after the Roxy closed.

Executive director Steve MacQueen said the screenings are drawing strong crowds — he plans to add more showings soon.

At today’s press conference, Governor Phil Scott said he would scale back the hotel—motel program to protect vulnerable Vermonters and invest in housing while he waits for the Senate to act on the revised Budget Adjustment Act.

He explained that the new plan would lower spending from the original $163 million and focus on proven shelter and affordable housing services rather than a program that has been linked to 135 deaths since 2020.

Experts said Vermont lawmakers’ handwritten ethics disclosures were hard to read and inconsistent between the House and Senate—making it hard for Vermonters to see potential conflicts of interest.

They urged the legislature to standardize and digitize the forms—improving access to clear information.

UVM Health Network reached a tentative settlement with the Green Mountain Care Board to settle a dispute over $80 million extra patient revenue by agreeing to pay $11 million to primary care providers and $12 million to Blue Cross Blue Shield — it will also fund an independent review that restricts hospital executives’ bonuses. The agreement still awaits approval by the network’s board and the care board and will allow UVM Medical Center to bring in more revenue in 2026 and 2027.

The Gryphon in downtown Burlington was named Vermont’s top seafood restaurant by Yelp after customer reviews highlighted its creative twists on classic seafood dishes and signature cocktails.

The restaurant opened in 2014 and serves daily at 131 Main St. — it offers brunch on Sundays.

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.

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.

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.

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.

12/OC Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music at a popular local venue.

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.

Rock Point School Open House

4-6 PM — Rock Point School — Free entry — Discover a unique educational environment fostering personal growth and academic success for high school students.

Marsh Lights in Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Whallonsburg Grange Hall — $15 — Experience the delightful acoustic folk-grass sounds of Marsh Lights with Colby Crehan and former bandmates.

KidSafe Collaborative Annual Outstanding Service Awards 2025

9:30-11:30 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Celebrate local heroes who have made significant contributions to child safety and well-being.

Book Launch: Piecework / Travail à la pièce, a bilingual collection of two plays by Vermont playwright and performer Abby Paige.

Celebrate this landmark publication with Abby Paige in her home community. Performances, conversation, and appreciation of Burlington’s rich and diverse local history! 7:00pm, OFF Center for the Dramatic Arts (1127 North Ave Ste 27, Burlington).