Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
Getting stoned is not a big deal for non-addicts. Getting stoned is nothing more than a form of relaxation for the vast majority of Americans. Getting stoned, for people like me, can be the first step backward into the abyss, the beginning of an end that can come soon enough.
This classic is returning to the big screen Jan. 27-Feb. 3 at area theaters across the country, and locally in Londonderry, Merrimack and Hooksett.
Does Rep. Notter think it’s okay to carry her gun in court, on planes, and in the myriad of other places where they are banned just because she may want to?
It seems the policy fights over health care never end. Before making any changes to health care, however, our elected leaders must take full stock of Medicare Advantage. Only when fully informed by the latest research into its success can policymakers enact solutions to keep the program moving in the right direction.
There is growing disparity in student performance. Students who come from economically advantaged homes regularly outperform economically disadvantaged students. This is not a new development. It has been persistent for decades. What is alarming is that the disparity is growing. The very education system that is supposed to be the great equalizer is, in fact, becoming the great divider.
Everyone has a different experience with their alderman as well as with various elected officials in our city, and the fact is that there are people who do not feel represented, and very well may not be as represented as they could be. But if we get involved and inform ourselves we can better impact our city elections and keep our city moving forward.
In this new year, don’t underestimate the power of your community.
Stay Work Play New Hampshire will now engage in nonpartisan, issues-based advocacy for the first time in our 10-year history. We do this as we seek to become even more impactful in our mission to attract and retain young people in the Granite State.
Let’s start the beginning of the year with the end — the end of what most fans would agree is the last of the great movie musicals.
Forgive me Father for I have sinned. Now, show me the New Me.
Happy New Year! Here are 10 great ideas for 2019, for those who care about the plight of New Hampshire’s residential utility customers.
A annual look back at celebrities who passed in 2018.
This Bible story is the best of all. It tells how God’s chosen people became the greatest nation on earth, and beyond.
Did you know that 94 percent of restaurants make charitable contributions? Whether to assist with a crisis, boost a community project or start a charitable program of their own (more on this in a bit), America’s restaurants are there to help by contributing food, donating their time, and writing checks. The charitable giving of America’s restaurants adds up to a staggering $3 billion a year.
So here’s my problem: I pay rent to have a place to work in our beautiful downtown. That rent pays property taxes. My landlord has invested and risked a tremendous amount of money to renovate and operate my location. I pay property taxes and vehicle registration. The city and state fund homeless shelters to keep people off the streets, and jails and prisons for the rest.
Seeing the homeless camping outside my downtown office inspired me to look for a bright idea. I think I found it.
Overall, Manchester Proud wants to make Manchester schools the highlight of our city and they need our help. They want to collaborate with all community members and make sure that everyone’s voice is being heard. They are also looking for anyone who would like to volunteer to help out in any way.
If you’re an American, chances are, you’ll find out that you have some racist biases in you that you may not be aware of.
As a fan of classic film, I must confess that I have never seen It’s a Wonderful Life until researching for this article. Of course, as we all have, I’ve seen the advertisements for the film during the typical holiday line-up, but had no desire to actually watch it.
I see oak and orange lights, frothy pints of beer, live music and fat burgers. I hear Van Morrison howling below a good conversation, a glass of wine, a crystal smile, and I think to myself, yes, it was a good night on the West Side.