Committee advances outline of mandated classroom cell phone ban policy

read more…: Committee advances outline of mandated classroom cell phone ban policy

After the passage of a new state law that came into effect on July 1 banning cell phones in classes “from bell to bell” outside of a few exceptions, the Manchester School District is now required to create a new policy upholding that new law. During Wednesday’s Manchester Board of School Committee Policy Committee meeting, the skeleton of that new policy was put forward for final approval by the full Board of School Committee next week.

Aug. 24: 3rd Annual FREE Back-To-School haircuts event at Get Faded Barbershop on West Hancock Street

read more…: Aug. 24: 3rd Annual FREE Back-To-School haircuts event at Get Faded Barbershop on West Hancock Street

Get Faded Barbershop is once again is hosting a FREE haircut event to help kids get ready for their return to school. On Aug. 24 from 12-8 p.m. children can receive a free haircut along with free school supplies at the Third Annual Back-to-School FREE Haircut Event.

August Grocery Snapshot: It’s tariff time!

read more…: August Grocery Snapshot: It’s tariff time!

Some 86% of Americans are stressed about grocery prices, with more than half of those polled – 53% –  saying they are a major source of stress, and 33% saying they are a minor source of stress. The AP/NORC poll released last week had groceries at the top of the major stress list, above  housing (47%), lack of savings (43%), income (43%), health care costs (42%), credit card debt 929%), student debt (18%) and child care cost (18%). 

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