Elliot Berry, on a career devoted to protecting the vulnerable: ‘If you don’t have a place to live, your whole life unravels’

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Over his career, he’s worked on thousands of individual client cases, numerous appeals and class action cases. In 1990, he won an exclusionary zoning case against the town of Chester, challenging its zoning restrictions that prevented housing development for low- and moderate-income families.

Elliott Berry, longest-serving legal aid lawyer in New Hampshire, to retire

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, September 19, 2022

Elliott Berry, who has been one of the most prominent anti-poverty advocates in New Hampshire for nearly 50 years and the architect of many of its legal protections for tenants, has announced his retirement, effective October 31, 2022. Berry has been an attorney at NH Legal Assistance (NHLA) for his entire career.

The Weekender, September 16-20: Comicon, Glendi, CelebratED and more

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, September 15, 2022

As we’ve made our way to the middle of September, some of New Hampshire’s favorite events are coming back around. Take a look at the list we curated to spend some time at your favorite annual event, or attend one you haven’t been to before. There’s something for everyone!

Park(ing) Day on Sept. 17: A celebration of public spaces coincides with Citywide Arts Festival

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, September 15, 2022

The Office of Mayor Joyce Craig is partnering with Queen City Bike Collective and Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission to host a Park(ing) Day event on Friday, September 16 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. in the outdoor dining area of The Bookery at 844 Elm St.

City redistributes Green’s responsibilities following resignation

Sunday, June 16, 2024Saturday, September 10, 2022

With the resignation of Manchester Director of Homeless Initiatives Schonna Green, the City of Manchester seeks to continue her work through different parts of local government.

NH colleges and universities monitoring for possible monkeypox cases on campus

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Administrators following CDC guidelines for response and treatment.

Sept 24: Queer Art Takeover and Hop Knot Birthday Bash

Tuesday, July 2, 2024Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Started in 2022 by a group of queer and BIPOC people, Queerlective seeks to create and promote inclusive environments for the queer, BIPOC, and underserved communities with a focus on utilizing art for personal and community growth.

Four houses of worship in Manchester receive federal security funding

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, September 2, 2022

On Friday, New Hampshire’s Congressional Delegation announced $927,000 in grants to increase safety at houses of worship across the Granite State, including over $500,000 to houses of worship in Manchester.

The Weekender, August 26 – September 1: Clay monsters, Sky Show, fairs and more

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, August 25, 2022

We are in the last few days of August in the Granite State! After some much-needed rain this past week and with Fall upon us, there is still so much to enjoy in and around the Queen City.

School District organizes grief support sessions after student, 8, identified as victim in fatal Albany crash

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, August 22, 2022

On Monday afternoon, the Manchester School District announced that a Manchester student was the victim of a fatal crash in Albany, which also left several members of the family with serious injuries.