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Burlington
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local Motion launched a Streets as Places micro-grant program that offers $200 — $500 to Vermont residents planning neighborhood block parties and street gatherings. Applications are accepted online until April 22 for events scheduled from May through November. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ VTDigger’s Spring Member Drive ends in one week, inviting locals to donate a monthly gift of $14 to support independent journalism. The campaign underlines that a free press is essential for democracy & community transparency. VTDigger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vermont students celebrate Youth Art Month as the Vermont Art Educators Association showcases student art at twelve welcome centers and local store windows, including clay projects by Northfield Elementary students (highlighting creative expression across the state) until the end of March. NBC5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Vermont school district will not renew the lease at First Roots Underhill — a childcare center — to use the space for its expanded pre-K program, leaving owners and families months to find a new home in the Jericho and Underhill area while working with community members. NBC5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Prescribed burns in Green Mountain National Forest are scheduled from March to May to reduce overgrown vegetation and protect communities from wildfires. In the Rochester/Middlebury district, 350 acres and in the Manchester district, 550 acres may have restricted access — residents should watch for warning signs. Burlington Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Renner (37) became Winooski’s new mayor on March 3 after winning 796 votes from nearly 979 cast; he is the city’s first Black and openly gay mayor. He said his lived experience and commitment will help address community fears about federal immigration enforcement. VTDigger
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vermont residents with long Covid testified before the Senate Health and Welfare Committee on Friday, urging lawmakers to ease access to disability benefits and improve in-state care. Their stories, including one from Christine Selvidio, may guide future reforms to support those still suffering. VTDigger
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Leahy Burlington International Airport will open its brand new terminal for public viewing this Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. The two-year expansion under Project Next lets visitors see new gates, jet bridges and expanded passenger areas, with full operations starting Tuesday, March 31. NBC5
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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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KidSafe Collaborative Annual Outstanding Service Awards 2026
9:30-11:30 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Celebrate individuals who enhance child safety and well-being in the community.
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VTIFF Musical Silents: The Wildcat (1921)
7 PM – 1 AM — Vermont International Film Festival — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a live improvised score to the madcap farce from legendary director Ernst Lubitsch.
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UVM Wellness Environment 4/20 5K
8:20-10 p.m. — UVM Athletic Campus — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly, substance-free 5K fun run/walk for wellness in Burlington.
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Live Concert by Robin Pecknold
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — View Tickets — Experience the captivating sounds of Robin Pecknold, renowned frontman of Fleet Foxes, alongside Allegra Krieger.
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