Posts by Manchester Ink Link Staff
The biggest increase in jobs in the Manchester area is in leisure and hospitality, which is up 21.7 percent. Much of that increase came as restaurants, bars, hotels and other businesses in that industry opened back up after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted and the pandemic eased.
On Nov 6 everyone’s invited to join the MHTArtwalk to discover more than 40+ public art pieces along throughout the city including free admission to the Currier Museum of Art when you show your MHT art walk map – available at The Bookery.
The City Hall Plaza Tower and Hotel Concord will light up with teal on Nov. 3 – the two New Hampshire participants in the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America “Light the World in Teal” promotion to raise awareness as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
Spring is in the air and Easter is on its way. Welcome the change of season with these family fun events happening in and around Manchester in celebration of Easter.
In honor of Women’s History Month here are some podcasts to elevate and inspire.
Black History Month has officially ended but every day there are events, newsmakers and issues that revolve around the Black Community – history is in the making every day, and one of our goals at the Ink Link in 2022 is making sure we provide you with coverage of our community – beyond race or religion, economic status or party lines.
Honoring the legacy created by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King, who was assassinated on April 4, 1968, would have been 93 on Jan. 15, 2022.
Find your own way to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., or join one of these events.
Hannukah 2021 officially started Nov. 28.
Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is a “day of action,” according to President Biden, who signed the June 19 holiday into law yesterday. “We can’t rest until the promise of equality is fulfilled for every one of us in every corner of this nation. That to me is the meaning of Juneteenth. That’s what it’s all about.”
The brevity of Maple Weekend results in crowds of people accumulating at sugarhouses, making social distancing nearly impossible. To combat this issue, NHMPA is extending Maple Weekend to the entire month of March, allowing for more spread-out visitations.
It’s no secret that more people want greater access to more local news and stories of interest close to home these days. In Carol’s words “the Ink Link tries to make sure that local advertisers on the site add value for the reader and in return hopes that readers will support the advertisers thus creating a sustainable news ecosystem.” This is the ideal time to engage as a community. More participation, more stories, more local news.
The PPP funding approved by Congress in December totaled $285 billion and was part of a $900 billion stimulus package called the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act. Businesses have until March 31 to apply for a loan from a qualified lending institution.
After a year of pandemic disruption and social distancing, Java Jams returns to Café la Reine on March 28 with Alli Beaudry just in time to celebrate the cafe’s 8th birthday!
Four members of Governor Sununu’s Commission on Law Enforcement Accountability, Community, and Transparency have released the following statement on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s 3-2 March 10 vote to adopt an amendment to Senate Bill 96 that stripped key recommendations made by the LEACT Commission and instead replaced them with a study commission.
A virtual leadership “bruncheon” is being held via zoom Friday March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. At a time where the lines defining work, community, and personal responsibilities have been blurred, this event is both crucial and timely.
Happy campers are made, not born – so do your due diligence and find the right fit for your kid at this NH Magazine expo.
There are many online resources available originating here in New Hampshire and through virtual programming to provide insight and understanding about the many facets of Black History that have shaped our world, many which have gone untaught, unrecognized and unsung.
Prostate Cancer Non-Profit Organizations are welcome to join our Annual Stache Dash 5K to support their organization & raise awareness for All Men across our great country!
