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Swim With A Mission (SWAM) celebrated its 8th year with an impressive show of support for Veterans, raising over $2.7 million during its 2024 calendar of events.
Newly released polling data show an increase in pro-housing attitudes among Granite Staters again this year as New Hampshire grapples with its ongoing problem of housing affordability, according to the 2024 Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll on housing.
Granite United Way announces that Patrick Tufts, President and CEO, will be stepping down from his role at the end of the year. His departure follows two decades of innovative leadership for the organization. Under Tufts’ guidance, the organization has experienced exceptional growth and made a significant impact in communities across New Hampshire and Vermont.
Flights will take off twice weekly beteween NH and Florida starting in October.
High School Football, needs you! Join us at Memorial Field in Concord, Saturday, July 13 at 4 p.m. for an informational meeting about becoming a football official.
A two-day exhibit of the work of the late artist Barbara Morse of Amherst will take place at The Factory on Willow in Manchester. The Venues at the Factory is arranging this art display in collaboration with the New Hampshire Art Association, the NH Chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art, and the NH Business Committee for the Arts.
Manchester Transit Authority will receive $19.9 million of $22.6 million in federal funding allocated for public transit improvement projects through fiscal year 2024.
The City of Manchester, NH will conduct its Independence Day Celebration at Arms Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 (rain date Friday, July 5th). Admission is free.
Lisa Marsh Ryerson began her tenure this week as the sixth president of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Ryerson, who previously served on the SNHU Board of Trustees for six years before taking on the role of university provost in 2022, succeeds Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc who announced his decision to step down late last year following 21 years of transformational leadership.
The Factory on Willow welcomes the next two artists to participate in their Artist In Residence (AIR) program – Adeyemi Adebayo and Ray Chang.
The Norwin S. and Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation has awarded grants made at its June 2024 funding meeting totaling over $178,000 across six organizations. These grants will support non-profit organizations in the communities of Manchester and Amherst that provide services in the areas of human services, education, public benefit, and the environment.
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that the “cruel and unusual punishment clause” of the Eighth Amendment does not prohibit cities from enforcing “no sleeping in public” ordinances among the homeless, even if they have nowhere else to go.
Lilly’s Fresh Pasta will be renovating a plant on Pepsi Road with plans to move operations there from their current location in Mass.
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (1-0, 31-38) handled the Hartford Yard Goats (0-1, 38-31) at Dunkin’ Park Tuesday, 8-2. Fisher Cats manager Cesar Martin earned his 204th win with New Hampshire, which ties former Cats boss (and current Yard Goats manager) Bobby Meachem for the most in New Hampshire franchise history.
Organizers are looking for event sponsors and vendors to help support this unifying community celebration.
“Events like this one are crucial in connecting those who have served the United States with a network and services that help them transition into the civilian workforce,” said Brenton K. Fraser, director of the N.H. State Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Service’s Division of Community-Based Military Programs.
Ward 3 Alderman and State Rep. Pat Long on Tuesday announced his intention to file for the District 20 Senate Seat representing Wards 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 & 12 in Manchester.
Media Power Youth, an educational nonprofit organization, is hosting two media camps this summer where youth can experience the art of filmmaking while exploring nature, science, and making new friends. These camps provide a unique, creative challenge for youth ages 10 to 14. For the first time, campers will unveil their short films on the big screen at Red River Theatres. Media Power Youth will host a youth film festival on Aug. 17, 2024, where campers will celebrate their collaborations and meet other aspiring filmmakers.
On May 29, 2024, The Founders Academy Public Charter School Class of 2024 gathered with Dean of School, Cassie Hayes, as well as faculty, staff, board members, parents, grandparents, and classmates at a “Launch Ceremony” that recognized their academic achievements and scholarships ahead of their graduation on June 15, 2024.
Hope for NH Recovery will hold a job fair Saturday, June 8, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Hope Center, located at 293 Wilson St., Manchester. The event aims to connect potential employees who are on the path to recovery with employers who support and understand the journey of recovery.