Write. Report. Inspire. Call for entries for inaugural Inkubator student journalism writing competition

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Ready, set, write! There’s no time like the present to explore topics that are most relevant to you and the world we live in. This writing competition is part of our Inkubator program, as we find ways to nurture future journalists. This competition is open to students in grades 9-12.

Members First Credit Union invites students to apply for annual scholarships

Wednesday, February 5, 2025Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Members First Credit Union announced on Wednesday its 2025 scholarship program. This year, six scholarships totaling $10,000 will be awarded to deserving students in the community. Applications are now open and must be submitted by March 31, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified by July 1, 2025.

School board sub-committee gets update on English Language Learners

Wednesday, February 5, 2025Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Manchester Board of School Committee Teaching and Learning Committee last week received a positive report on the state of the Manchester School District’s English Language Learners.

Highlights from Jan. 21 Zoning Ordinance Review

Sunday, February 2, 2025Saturday, February 1, 2025

Last week, a presentation was given to the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen providing an overview of the 12 community meetings across the city about the proposed new set of zoning ordinances

Proposed student cellphone ban builds momentum in State House and school districts

Thursday, January 30, 2025Thursday, January 30, 2025

Months after his school banned cellphone use during class time, Cameron Marvin is breathing a little easier.

National immigration enforcement policies become topic at school board meeting

Thursday, January 30, 2025Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump has seen an increased enforcement of immigration enforcement across the country, leading to increased discussion about the status of immigrants living in America. One of the places where that discussion turned was Monday night’s Manchester Board of School Committee Meeting.

School superintendent addresses overcrowded bus incident

Tuesday, January 28, 2025Monday, January 27, 2025

At Monday night’s Board of School Committee Meeting, Manchester School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Chmiel responded to reports last week that a Hillside Middle School student had to sit on the floor of a school bus last week because there were not enough seats.

Mistrial declared in Murphy YDC case after jury deadlocked

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

A Superior Court judge declared a mistrial late Wednesday afternoon in the case of Stephen Murphy, the former Youth Development Center youth counselor accused of raping a 14-year-old boy in 1998, after a jury deadlocked, unable to reach a verdict.

Aldermen agree to land swap, restarting momentum on new Beech Street School

Saturday, January 25, 2025Wednesday, January 22, 2025

In an 8-6 vote, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) accepted an agreement that will allow the paused new Beech Street Elementary School project to proceed once again.

Service CU Impact Foundation offering $110,000 in scholarships for 2025-2026 school year

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The Service CU Impact Foundation will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year scholarships will as of February 1, 2025.

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