Community
Op/Ed: New Hampshire can do better at creating a 21st Century Education System
read more…: Op/Ed: New Hampshire can do better at creating a 21st Century Education SystemNew Hampshire could be in the forefront nationally when attempting to disrupt this outdated model where recently Secretary Arne Duncan approved a waiver request from districts in California and Massachusetts, why not New Hampshire’s Manchester district?
‘Granite Staters need a Congresswoman who understands what real middle class Americans are going through’
read more…: ‘Granite Staters need a Congresswoman who understands what real middle class Americans are going through’Granite Staters need a Congresswoman who understands what real middle class Americans are going through – someone who will vote to help us, not hurt us.
Garcia has a proven track record of voting against the middle class. The middle class needs a real representative, like Annie Kuster.
Op/Ed: Manchester Education Benchmark report: ‘Nothing can be changed until it is faced’
read more…: Op/Ed: Manchester Education Benchmark report: ‘Nothing can be changed until it is faced’“Our school system plays an important part in the health and vigor of the city. We all have a vested interest is seeing good outcomes for students. They are the future workforce and our future civic leaders. We are all beginning to realize that the success of our young people rests on everyone’s shoulders. ” – Kathy Staub, Manchester Board of School Committee member At-Large
Free Community Bike Clinic Oct. 11
read more…: Free Community Bike Clinic Oct. 11Learn some easy maintenance tips and how to register your bike, in case it’s ever stolen.
City launches ‘Manchester NH Connect’ mobile app
read more…: City launches ‘Manchester NH Connect’ mobile appCheck out Manchester NH Connect, a new free mobile app now available for use by residents.
‘El Tiante,’ Holt, Carpenter on deck for 2014 Granite State Baseball Dinner
read more…: ‘El Tiante,’ Holt, Carpenter on deck for 2014 Granite State Baseball DinnerGet your ticket for the 2014 Granite State Baseball Dinner and meet some of baseball’s greats, all for a great cause.
Sunday: Footrace for the Fallen, Fire Parade and Muster
read more…: Sunday: Footrace for the Fallen, Fire Parade and MusterThe 8th Annual Manchester Police Footrace for the Fallen and annual Fire Prevention Week Kick-off Parade will both take place Oct. 5.
Group protests U.S. involvement in Iraq, Syria
read more…: Group protests U.S. involvement in Iraq, SyriaAmong the protestors was Carlos Morales, who has recently moved to Manchester from North Carolina as part of the Free State Project, known for its push to bring 20,000 “liberty-minded” people to New Hampshire. Why New Hampshire? The group says they targeted the Granite State for its “low regulation and no state sales or income tax,” as well as its large citizen legislature.
Manchester Historic Association’s 2014 commemorative ornament on sale now
read more…: Manchester Historic Association’s 2014 commemorative ornament on sale nowCarpenter Memorial Museum is this year’s featured historic treasure for the Manchester Historic Association’s annual ornament fundraiser.
Spectacular spectacular! Get bird’s eye view of fall foliage from Weston Observatory
read more…: Spectacular spectacular! Get bird’s eye view of fall foliage from Weston ObservatoryFoliage viewing will be open at Weston Observatory in Manchester, NH, Oct. 4-5 and 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $10 per person or $25 per family.
Taylor M. O’Neill, 23: Talented, adventurous, gone too soon
read more…: Taylor M. O’Neill, 23: Talented, adventurous, gone too soonTaylor O’Neill was dedicated, determined, grateful, and cherished the smaller things in life. He won many awards for his skateboarding excellence and loved skateboarding at the Merrimack skating park and spent many hours at the indoor skate park at Rye Airfield. His dream was to someday open an indoor skate park.
City: Expect lots of traffic and fun for circus, parade, road races and block party
read more…: City: Expect lots of traffic and fun for circus, parade, road races and block partyCity expects heavy traffic and visitors flock to Manchester NH for full weekend of fun events.
Soup for everyone Oct. 6 when Seinfeld ‘Soup Nazi’ lands at Bridge Cafe
read more…: Soup for everyone Oct. 6 when Seinfeld ‘Soup Nazi’ lands at Bridge CafeEvent featuring the Soup Nazi actor, Larry Thomas, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester.
Uninhabitable: Manchester’s rental housing problem
read more…: Uninhabitable: Manchester’s rental housing problemIt’s my view that the City has ignored the housing issue for decades. This situation at 405 Manchester St. will happen again and again until the City makes the decision to take the problem seriously.
Cheap wing night at The Farm is always a good night out
read more…: Cheap wing night at The Farm is always a good night outOn our most recent visit, that meant an order of watermelon jalapeño, which my husband welcomed with open mouth. It was a little to avant-garde for me, but he had no trouble finishing all six wings on his own.
Public meeting Sept. 26 on Hanover Street construction
read more…: Public meeting Sept. 26 on Hanover Street constructionThere will be a public meeting on Friday September 26 at noon in the downstairs
auditorium of the Manchester Public Library at 405 Pine Street. Construction work in the
Hanover Street area will be discussed.
Poets: Get in on the Northbeast Underground Team Slam action (It’s N.U.T.S!)
read more…: Poets: Get in on the Northbeast Underground Team Slam action (It’s N.U.T.S!)Slam Free or Die, in association with the Poetry Society of New Hampshire, will host the second annual NorthBeast Underground Team Slam (N.U.T.S.), Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 at Milly’s Tavern in Manchester. The two-day event offers poetry writing and performance workshops and will culminate in a battle of words that will make the winning team $1,000 richer. Area poets are invited to compete, and the poetry battles, or bouts, are open to the public.