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My Turn: New West Side youth drop-in center providing vital connections for at-risk youth

read more…: My Turn: New West Side youth drop-in center providing vital connections for at-risk youth

Located at 340 Granite St. on the city’s West Side, the center is fully operational, with room for studying, relaxing, counseling and closets full of clothing and food, to meet basic needs of those who find their way there. The target is young people between the ages of 13 and 24, but there are resources for anyone who comes through.

Positive Street Art builds community through urban art: Meet-and-greet Dec. 17 at The Factory on Willow

read more…: Positive Street Art builds community through urban art: Meet-and-greet Dec. 17 at The Factory on Willow

Mariana Beer is the property manager and community creator at The Factory on Willow, and she sees the Artists in Residence program as a key element in fostering art and people who are at a point in their career where they could benefit from being given space and a stipend to grow and focus on their medium.

Moving the needle on affordable housing and homelessness in Manchester

read more…: Moving the needle on affordable housing and homelessness in Manchester

Although it will not eliminate the great need that currently exists, it is a step in the right direction according to the city’s Director of Homeless Initiatives Schonna Green. The amount of footwork involved in such forward motion requires a lot of attention to detail. It is work mostly done behind the scenes, and often involves delicate negotiations that can easily be derailed.

Parade mode, activated: Downtown Holiday Parade is on for 4 p.m. on Dec. 4

read more…: Parade mode, activated: Downtown Holiday Parade is on for 4 p.m. on Dec. 4

Manchester Historic Association Executive Director John Clayton and WMNH 95.3 FM Morning show host Peter White will emcee the parade from Veteran’s Park in downtown Manchester. Spectators can expect musical performances by Manchester Memorial, Central and West High School marching bands, as well as creative floats designed by local non-profits and community organizations.

Kamen lands at MST to check in on airplane build project, stays for ‘Honor a NH Teacher’ coin presentations

read more…: Kamen lands at MST to check in on airplane build project, stays for ‘Honor a NH Teacher’ coin presentations

Legendary inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen spoke with students at Manchester School of Technology Tuesday and attended the presentation of commemorative silver dollars to two Queen City educators as part of the “Honor an NH Teacher” campaign.

Beeze Tees contributing to ‘Shop Local’ fever with BOGO deals for early-bird shoppers all week

read more…: Beeze Tees contributing to ‘Shop Local’ fever with BOGO deals for early-bird shoppers all week

Tim Pipp, owner of Beeze Tees screenprinting, is gearing up for early-bird shoppers this week, getting the message out that shopping local this gift-giving season is a plus for everyone. It’s buy-one-get-one-free on everything, through Saturday which, by the way, is Shop Local Saturday.

Intown Manchester director resigns, maintenance staff laid off after months of bookkeeping scrutiny

read more…: Intown Manchester director resigns, maintenance staff laid off after months of bookkeeping scrutiny

The Executive Director of Intown Manchester has resigned effective Dec. 31, 2021, following several months of scrunity from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen over the non-profit’s lax financial reporting, resulting in a tug-of-war over money due to the non-profit for services rendered to the city.

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