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Pianomen (& Women) at the Palace: All the songs you know and love to sing along to

Thursday, January 23, 2025Thursday, January 23, 2025

This time around – the sixth time around in fact – there’s something completely new and different: in addition to paying tribute to some of the most recognizable and enduring rock’n’roll piano men of our time, the music of two iconic female singer/songwriters has been added – Carole King and Lady Gaga, which elevates the production with just the right shot of estrogen and energy. (And I’m not just saying that as a middle-aged women low on both those elements.)

Mayor recaps facilities plan and issues statement following 8-6 vote by aldermen to approve Phase 1

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Mayor Jay Ruais on Wednesday issued a summary of events leading up to the Tuesday night vote along with a statement

Vandal wrecks Black history plaque on Elm Street

Thursday, January 16, 2025Thursday, January 16, 2025

So when he received a text message with a photo attached from a friend on December 9, his heart sunk. A vandal had scratched over the face of Samantha Plantin, whose portrait adorns the plaque at 1037 Elm St. There are dozens of deep scratches that render the plaque unrepairable, says Garrity.

School district mourns the death of Webster principal Jenny Lynch

Thursday, January 9, 2025

School Superintendent Jenn Chmiel on Thursday announced the passing of Webster Elementary School Principal Jenny Lynch. A memo was sent to parents.

Ayotte sworn in as 83rd NH ‘governor for all,’ saying ‘Good government knows no party’

Thursday, January 9, 2025Thursday, January 9, 2025

In her prepared remarks, Gov. Kelly Ayotte on Thursday reflected on how a life of service can make all the difference and how, through strong leadership over the past eight years, New Hampshire has become even stronger.

Gusty winds causing scattered power outages around NH including Auburn, Bedford, Goffstown

Thursday, January 2, 2025Thursday, January 2, 2025

An early-morning closure on Hackett Hill Road was due to a tree that came down, taking wires with it, because of gusty winds, according to Hooksett Police – adding to the growing list of Eversource customers experiencing outages due to the weather.

Jimmy Carter dies at 100: Peanut farmer, president, Nobel Peace Prize winner, humanitarian

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Jimmy Carter, who served one term as the 39th U.S. President, died on Dec. 29. He was 100.

Steeped in the ritual of afternoon tea, Honey Cup wants to be your new favorite escape

Thursday, December 19, 2024Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Mara Witt is living the dream – operating Honey Cup tearoom.

What’s up with drones? FAA weighs in

Sunday, December 15, 2024Saturday, December 14, 2024

“Mystery” drone sightings up and down the East Coast now include Manchester. What is up with that?

Woman charged in shooting death on Silver Street

Wednesday, December 11, 2024Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Late Tuesday night police responded to a “suspicious death” on Silver Street. Hours later a woman was arrested, charged with causing the shooting death of a male victim.

Dec. 7: Annual Holiday Parade will ‘Light up the Night.’

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Synchronize your watches for Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. because that’s when the downtown will come alive as the Annual Holiday Parade literally “Lights Up the Night,” with this year’s theme.

Center City Love: Mural reflects Manchester’s story and the places we came here from

Tuesday, November 26, 2024Tuesday, November 26, 2024

A mural dedication was held at Colon Tire and Automotive on Lake Avenue to officially acknowledge the work of muralist Manny Ramirez and Positive Street Art.

‘It’s never too late to follow your dreams,’ says Annette Roberge, 90, on getting her SNHU diploma

Sunday, November 24, 2024Sunday, November 24, 2024

1 person seriously injured in Maple Street 5-vehicle crash, 4 others left with minor injury

Saturday, November 23, 2024

A city man suffered life-threatening injuries and four others were also injured in a crash Friday night involving five vehicles.

‘New beginnings and lasting legacies:’Brady Sullivan celebrates 50 years of downtown transformation with The Residence at 1000 Elm

Monday, November 18, 2024Monday, November 18, 2024

In the newly-renovated street-level entry way to 1000 Elm Street community leaders, past and present, and those who work and live downtown, gathered for the official ribbon-cutting of The Residences at 1000 Elm. This newly transformed residential community now occupies the iconic skyscraper that has anchored the city for more than five decades.

West teacher arrested as part of federal investigation into sex trafficking of a minor

Tuesday, November 19, 2024Sunday, November 17, 2024

Ward 4 Town Hall with the Mayor set for Nov. 21

Friday, November 15, 2024

Mayor Jay Ruais has announced another town hall – this one will be in Ward 4 on Nov. 21 from 6-7 p.m. at McDonough Elementary School, 550 Lowell St.

VIDEO/Holiday greetings with heart: Volunteers pack up cards for annual delivery to service members

Friday, November 15, 2024Thursday, November 14, 2024

A card-packing event was held Nov. 15 at Eversource NH. Joining the group were Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais and Police Chief Allen Aldenberg, both of whom said they have been deployed with the Army National Guard over the years and on the receiving end of heart-felt greeting cards.

Proving ground: CHOICES pilot program steers at-risk youth away from crime through mentorship

Sunday, November 10, 2024Sunday, November 10, 2024

he Manchester Police Department is backing an initiative called CHOICES (Creating Hope Opportunities Inspiring Change Excellence & Success) that pairs formerly incarcerated adults with at-risk youth to help steer them away from crime and toward more positive life paths.

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Parade in downtown Manchester

Sunday, November 10, 2024Saturday, November 9, 2024

The parade starts at 10:30 a.m., traveling from Elm Street to Webster Street and ending at Veterans Park.

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