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NH Congressional Delegation gives $2.2 million for Manchester urban forest initiative
read more…: NH Congressional Delegation gives $2.2 million for Manchester urban forest initiativeOn Thursday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) as well as U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) and Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) announced that $2,277,742 has been allocated to the City of Manchester’s Urban Forest Equity Planning and Implementation Project.
PragerU financial literacy programs okayed by NH Board of Ed
read more…: PragerU financial literacy programs okayed by NH Board of EdOn Thursday, the New Hampshire Board of Education approved an optional .5 credit financial literacy program that school districts can use toward graduation requirements with content supplied by the right-wing PragerU organization.
‘Outsider’ presidential candidate chats with New Hampshire voters
read more…: ‘Outsider’ presidential candidate chats with New Hampshire votersRepublican Presidential Candidate Ryan Binkley was at the Airport Diner on Wednesday morning talking to voters as part of a multi-day trip to the Granite State.
Local leaders get pitch on national youth services organization
read more…: Local leaders get pitch on national youth services organizationOne organization with 280 chapters across the United States has helped over 200,000 young people discover their potential and become community leaders, but none of chapters exist in New Hampshire yet, something Manchester Office of Youth Services Director Michael Quigley wants to change.
RFK Jr. shares vision at Robie’s stop
read more…: RFK Jr. shares vision at Robie’s stopDemocratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is back in New Hampshire this week, making a stop at Robie’s General Store on Wednesday morning.
School board voices frustration, search for solutions, regarding charter bus driver shortage
read more…: School board voices frustration, search for solutions, regarding charter bus driver shortageOn Monday night, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) responded to concerns regarding a lack of bus drivers leaving some charter schools across the city without school bus coverage over the first week of school.
OYS expands summer offerings, seeking new fall volunteers
read more…: OYS expands summer offerings, seeking new fall volunteersAs the summer draws to a close, Manchester’s Office of Youth Services (OYS) is looking back at a season where it was able to expand its catalog of programs in addition to continuing its ability to provide mentorship support to the city’s youth population.
Stewart rallies supporters as Primary Day approaches
read more…: Stewart rallies supporters as Primary Day approachesWith just over a week left until the Manchester Mayoral Primary Election, Mayoral Candidate Will Stewart and a packed house of his supporters gathered for one last campaign get together to build morale.
BOSC will discuss $35 million in new state aid on Monday
read more…: BOSC will discuss $35 million in new state aid on MondayThe Manchester Board of School Committee will meet on Sept. 11, 2023. Here’s a preview of some of the things they’re expected to discuss.
Pappas discusses federal grant program needs with local youth leaders
read more…: Pappas discusses federal grant program needs with local youth leadersOn Thursday, U.S. Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) met with a panel of local and regional experts at Manchester School of Technology to gain information on what the federal government can do in keeping kids safe from the influence of illegal drugs.
Cavanaugh supporters gear up for Mayoral Primary home stretch
read more…: Cavanaugh supporters gear up for Mayoral Primary home stretchWith just days left until Manchester Mayoral Primary Election, Mayoral Candidate Kevin Cavanaugh gathered dozens of supporters to Mammoth Road on Sunday morning, issuing words of motivation before they head out to talk with voters.
UNH third best nationally for college free speech according to new study
read more…: UNH third best nationally for college free speech according to new studyThis week the University of New Hampshire (UNH) was ranked third in the U.S. in a national study of free speech climates on university campuses.
Aldermen give final approval to new Housing Stability Department
read more…: Aldermen give final approval to new Housing Stability DepartmentIn a 9-5 vote, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) gave final approval for a Department of Housing Stability to become an official part of the city’s government earlier this week.
Levasseur, Manchester’s GOP State Reps, endorse Ayotte
read more…: Levasseur, Manchester’s GOP State Reps, endorse AyotteOn Thursday, Alderman At-Large Joseph Kelly Levasseur and the Manchester Republican State Representative delegation endorsed Kelly Ayotte’s campaign for New Hampshire Governor.
Trisciani endorsed by IBEW Local 2320 President
read more…: Trisciani endorsed by IBEW Local 2320 PresidentOn Wednesday, June Trisciani was endorsed by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 2320 President Todd Bedard.
Ruais wins straw poll at Manchester Business Alliance forum
read more…: Ruais wins straw poll at Manchester Business Alliance forumWith just under two weeks until primary day, three of the four candidates for mayor gathered at the Rex Theater on a forum hosted by the Manchester Business Alliance.
Housing rally draws crowd prior to Aldermanic meeting
read more…: Housing rally draws crowd prior to Aldermanic meetingPrior to Tuesday night’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) meeting, advocates for greater housing affordability rallied outside of City Hall.
Blue Knights blanked by defending champs, Pelham Pythons
read more…: Blue Knights blanked by defending champs, Pelham PythonsFriday night turned out to be not quite the way Manchester West hoped to kick off its 100th season as the Blue Knights were blanked by reigning NHIAA Division II Champion Pelham, 49-0.
Mayoral candidates share different views at Young Professionals forum
read more…: Mayoral candidates share different views at Young Professionals forumAs the days dwindle toward Manchester’s Mayoral Primary Election, the four candidates looking to become the final two candidates on November’s Manchester Municipal General Election ballot shared their ideas during a forum at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College organized by the Manchester Young Professionals (MYP) program of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.