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Burlington
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian legal permanent resident who led protests at Columbia and was arrested on April 14 in Colchester, is held at the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans—his case is set for a status conference today while his lawyers call for his release. MyChamplainValley.com
- ➤ On Monday evening, Border Patrol agents arrested eight undocumented farmworkers living in one trailer on a Richford dairy farm & transferred them to ICE custody for deportation proceedings as legal aid groups work to secure bond hearings for the workers. Burlington Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance released its report showing how federal trade changes are raising costs for imported products and lowering revenue from Canadian tourism for Vermont’s outdoor businesses. The report urges lawmakers, lenders, and shoppers to support local companies & help sustain Vermont's $2.1 billion outdoor economy. VermontBiz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Underhill Central School students collected more than 1,300 pounds of used batteries in four weeks to win the Battery Blitz recycling contest—earning a $1,000 check at an all-school assembly held this past Friday. Seven county schools together gathered over two tons of batteries, and organizers plan to expand the program in the future. NBC5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont lawmakers passed a bill that uses $1 million from general funds to erase $100 million of medical debt for about 60,000 Vermonters—an effort led by Treasurer Mike Pieciak that will automatically enroll eligible residents and prevent credit agencies from counting canceled debt in credit scores. VTDigger
- ➤ Today, Senator Welch spoke at Thayer House in Burlington about his bipartisan CONNECT for Health Act, which would make COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities permanent for Medicare and Medicaid patients. His bill is cosponsored by over 60 senators + backed by more than 150 organizations to ensure access to care before current benefits expire on September 30th. VermontBiz
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Leon Niebrzydowski, a 69-year-old runner from Michigan, is set to run his 70th marathon on his 70th birthday as he works to complete a race in every state; he will join his daughter and son in the 2025 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay on Memorial Day weekend. He plans to look into marathons abroad after finishing his nationwide challenge. NBC5
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New England Log & Timber Design-Build EXPO
1-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Check for entry details — Explore innovative log and timber design solutions from top builders and vendors.
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Devising Lab with Michael Bodel
10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Explore choreography through cardboard in this unique movement workshop.
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Byland
8 PM – 12 AM — Higher Ground — Cost not mentioned — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Deep Sea Diver's latest album, Impossible Weight.
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All Night Boogie Band Live Performance
8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Nectar's — Limited tickets available — Dance the night away with blues and soul inspired tunes every Thursday in May.
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Vermont 1-Day Conference
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM — Edmunds Middle School — Pay what you can — Engage with the stuttering community and gain resources for growth and connection.
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Burlington Anime Fest
10 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Kids enter FREE with paid adult ticket — Enjoy a family-friendly day filled with voice actors, vendors, attractions, and a huge cosplay contest.
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Vermont HCBS Community Information Session
10 a.m. — Contois Auditorium — Free entry — Learn about upcoming changes to Developmental Disabilities Services while connecting with case management organizations.
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ANIMAL Dance Performance
10 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Experience innovative choreography and interactive movement games with ANIMAL Dance Company.
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World Ballet Company - Burlington
3-4 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the elegance of the Gilded Age through a world premiere ballet inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.
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Burlington Kids Weekend
May 16-17 — Waterfront Park — Free pizza and ice cream — Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with games and activities for kids.
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