Commentary: The killing of Nickenley Turenne by Manchester police ‘demands far more than condolences’

read more…: Commentary: The killing of Nickenley Turenne by Manchester police ‘demands far more than condolences’

We join Nickenley Turenne’s family, loved ones, and the broader community in ongoing grief following his killing by three Manchester police officers on Dec. 6, 2025. This loss is devastating, irreparable, all too common — and it demands far more than condolences. 

The Weekender, Feb. 19-22: Lunar New Year lantern-making, National Margarita Day + more

read more…: The Weekender, Feb. 19-22: Lunar New Year lantern-making, National Margarita Day + more

This weekend offers a treasure trove of activities for all to enjoy, from Lunar New Year lantern-making, to National Margarita Day, to Lovers & Friends R&B Night, to Brunchin’ With The CULTURE in honor of Black History Month. So, what are you waiting for? Go forth and conquer, Weekend Warriors!

The Soapbox: Economic impact or economic illusion? A closer look at the Merrimack ICE proposal

read more…: The Soapbox: Economic impact or economic illusion? A closer look at the Merrimack ICE proposal

Before entering public service, I spent part of my professional career reviewing and drafting environmental and economic impact statements. Those documents shape major public decisions. They are supposed to present facts clearly, test assumptions rigorously, and weigh both benefits and costs honestly. I learned quickly that the most important question is not what an impact statement includes—but what it leaves out.

This year on Ash Wednesday, get ‘Ashes to Go’

read more…: This year on Ash Wednesday, get ‘Ashes to Go’

This Wednesday (February 18), the Christian calendar begins the season of Lent with “Ash Wednesday,” when some people go to church and get that ash cross marked on their foreheads. Apart from the religious ritual of the moment, the day itself offers a moment to pause and reflect: What exactly is my orientation toward the world, toward a higher power, towards myself?

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