Dec. 10th: Everyone’s invited to QC Bike Open House (and after party) – ride the shuttle – or your bike

Monday, December 8, 2025

Queen City Bicycle Collective (QC Bike) is holding its 10th annual winter Open House and After Party on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. This is a chance to hang out, learn more about Queen City Bicycle Collective , and share ideas. Both the shop space at 35 Elm, and the auxiliary space at 37 Elm will be open to welcome visitors from 4 to 6:30 p.m.. We’ll then move it over to our “After Party” at To Share Brewing from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. for some light refreshments and drinks. We hope you will join us for either or both!

M&T Bank gives New Hampshire Food Bank $20K,100 turkeys, for local families

Saturday, December 6, 2025Friday, December 5, 2025

Recently, M&T Bank donated $20,000, along with 100 turkeys and fixings, to the New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, to support families in need this Thanksgiving. In addition to the monetary donation, volunteers from M&T Bank and the Food Bank prepared the packaged turkeys and fixings for distribution to local families.

The Soapbox: Open letter to Hillsborough County Sheriff Newcomb

Monday, January 19, 2026Thursday, December 4, 2025

On Thursday, December 4th Governor Kelly Ayotte made a visit to the 211 NH call center where she had an opportunity to connect with the team answering over 70,000 inquiries from New Hampshire residents annually. Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais also joined the group for a tour.

Tia Ellie: Hairdresser, hero, and the heart of downtown Manchester

Thursday, December 4, 2025Wednesday, December 3, 2025

While many downtown business owners complain about the unhoused population, hairdresser Tia Ellie has adopted a radically different approach: Acts of Kindness. This hairdresser is not just a successful entrepreneur; she is a vital pillar of our community’s compassion.

Pastoral Counseling Services (PCS) announces rebrand to BrightLeaf

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

“This new name and brand are rooted in the growth, optimism and collaborative spirit that embody our organization,” says BrightLeaf Executive Director Calvin Genzel, PhD. “Our team and mission remain the same – we will continue to walk with clients on their journeys to heal in body, mind and spirit – and we are excited that our center’s name now connects more directly with our counseling approach.”

Mental Health Center receives $50K from CMC to launch perinatal and postpartum mental health services

Monday, December 1, 2025

Catholic Medical Center has announced a $50,000 gift to The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester to expand its perinatal and postpartum mental health services, particularly for underserved populations and low-income families in the region.

Mazda partners with DonorsChoose to help students discover their STEM passions this holiday season

Monday, December 1, 2025

This “flash fund” includes $25,000 worth of Manchester public school teachers’ STEM-related classroom wish list items on DonorsChoose.

Dec. 1: Make a‘Miracle on Elm Street’ as holiday drive focuses on Webster House kids

Monday, December 1, 2025Monday, December 1, 2025

A beloved Queen City holiday tradition is back — and this year, it’s shining its light on one of Manchester’s longest-serving youth organizations.

Art to Live By: Art with heart

Saturday, November 29, 2025Thursday, November 27, 2025

You can’t miss the big red heart at the entrance of the Currier’s newest exhibition, Embellish Me: Works from the Collection of Norma Canelas Roth and William Roth. Titled Atrium of Flowers, it’s a work by artist Miriam Schapiro, one of the founders of the Pattern and Decoration movement in the 1970s.

Aldenberg stepping down from Easterseals NH military and veteran campus post

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

A military Veteran, Aldenberg was a natural choice for Easterseals NH & VT to get the campus operational through the first critical steps. Having achieved this, Aldenberg will now transition responsibilities to new leadership and will remain engaged to support continuity and a smooth transition.

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