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Burlington
Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Make-A-Wish Vermont and Northeast New York is partnering with the Lake Monsters and Reynolds and Son to offer free baseball for 100 local families affected by critical childhood illness today at Centennial Field. The event begins with a staff setup at 3:00 p.m. and check-in at 3:30 p.m. — the game starts at 5:05 p.m. with a 50/50 raffle after the 5th inning. VermontBiz
- ➤ COTS met a $200,000 challenge grant from the Hoehl Family Foundation for its new adult shelter at 58 Pearl Street, and the Buffum Family Foundation has pledged a final $200,000 match+ urging community donors to help close the $2 million renovation gap. The modern shelter will expand services to 56 adults and is set to open in December. VermontBiz
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MBF Bioscience today launched SLICE— a compact, bench-ready microscope that produces clear 3D images for labs using advanced imaging techniques. The system costs under $75,000 and is designed to give labs of all sizes a more affordable way to perform detailed research. VermontBiz
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Council on Rural Development welcomed nine participants into its 2025 Climate Catalysts Leadership Program—a six‑month experience that helps new leaders build local climate and energy projects. The participants come from across the state and will work on projects like emergency planning, transportation equity, and climate storytelling. VermontBiz
- ➤ Two popular Burlington beaches, North Beach — and Texaco Beach, remained closed Friday due to high levels of harmful blue-green algae that made swimming unsafe. Health officials said full restoration will last through the end of the year — protecting children and pets from health risks. NBC5
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A recent study from WalletHub ranked 182 U.S. cities by stress levels using factors such as work, finances, family and health/safety—Burlington ranked as the 178th, making it one of the least stressed cities in the study. Rising food prices and incomes not keeping pace have added to the financial stress felt by many Americans, as seen in an April survey. MyChamplainValley.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Dolce, a platelet donor from Buffalo, visited Burlington Tuesday as the 25th stop on his journey to all 200 Red Cross locations in 36 states—he has donated platelets for over a year to help treat cancer patients and others and plans to continue his trip with a stop in Boston in about two weeks. NBC5
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Summervale returned to the Intervale yesterday with live music, Vermont-made food and family-friendly activities that celebrated local farms and community spirit. Organizers said the event marked a fresh start after summers when flooding cut celebrations short (mitigation improvements and fundraising efforts are under way). NBC5
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Joe List Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up comedian Joe List while supporting a charitable cause.
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Joe List Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $106 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Joe List at a top-rated comedy venue.
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Joe List Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — VIP tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with Joe List in an intimate setting.
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The Future of Vermont’s Food & Farm Economy: Trends & Predictions
5-8 p.m. — Intervale Center — Free entry — Discover insights on Vermont's food and farm economy while networking and enjoying local refreshments.
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SB Nite Out #5 - B-Town & Fireworks
5:30-8 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — Free entry — Enjoy delicious food from local vendors followed by a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate the community.
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Bonny Light Horseman
7-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Cost not specified — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Bonny Light Horseman as they celebrate humanity through music.
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The Ramble Roller Disco
2-4 p.m. — Pomeroy Park — $5 suggested donation — Roll with us at the 4th annual roller disco while supporting a great cause.
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Robert Lester Folsom Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of melodic sounds from southern singer-songwriter Robert Lester Folsom.
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Vermont Lake Monsters 50/50 Raffle Night
5-9 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Enjoy a night at the ballpark selling raffle tickets to support Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.
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Grieves Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — $51+ — Enjoy a night of powerful music with Grieves at Higher Ground in South Burlington.
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