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Story Archives of 'Manchester'Manchester Mayor's Draft Budget Cuts School FundingBy Ellen Grimm on Friday, May 9, 2008.In Manchester, city revenues are down. And as a result, the Mayor and aldermen are grappling with a tighter financial situation. The Mayor's proposed budget has prompted an emotional public reaction and the specter of layoffs. The city's schools may take a particularly hard hit. NHPR correspondent Ellen Grimm went to one city middle school to find out what a tighter school budget might mean. She files this report. listen:
  Can Michael Addison Get a Fair Trial in NH?By Ellen Grimm on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.Attorney’s for Michael Addison are going to court Thursday. listen:
The Currier Museum ReopensBy Ellen Grimm on Monday, March 31, 2008.After being closed nearly two years for construction, the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester reopened Sunday. They're celebratiing all week with free admission and public tours. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm was among the 4,000 people who got the chance to see the museum's new look on opening day. listen:
Businesses Taking Steps to Go GreenBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, March 27, 2008.It seems everywhere you turn these days more businesses are going “green” or at least trying to. But not every business leader knows exactly what that means or how it might affect the bottom line. So earlier this week, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce set out on a quest to make sure businesses realize the smallest step can make a huge difference. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports. listen:
New Hampshire Cities Grapple With Budget DeficitsBy David Darman on Thursday, March 20, 2008.Wall Street has been the scene of incredible financial reversals lately. Here in New Hampshire, financial problems for many communities are much less spectacular, but no less real. For instance, Manchester and Concord are both on track to run annual deficits as they head through their fiscal years. But in Nashua, the city’s budget has so far stayed out of the red. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
The Superintendent ShuffleBy Ellen Grimm on Tuesday, March 18, 2008.It's a bit of a dance -- call it the superintendent shuffle. School districts across the state have been in a race to fill openings for their top jobs in education. Several districts have filled the positions; others are still looking. And as NHPR correspondent Ellen Grimm reports, sometimes one district's gain is another district's loss. listen:
They Were Built, But No One's ComingBy Ellen Grimm on Wednesday, March 12, 2008.They built the stadium and the money was supposed to come. Housing and commercial development around Manchester's MerchantsAuto.com stadium was going to help pay for the field. But that was before the housing market tanked. Now the taxpayers of Manchester may have to make up for a shortfall in anticipated revenues. NHPR correspondent Ellen Grimm reports. listen:
Fighting Homelessness In New HampshireBy Laura Knoy on Friday, March 7, 2008.Manchester takes a stand against homelessness. The city’s mayor, Frank Guinta, recently called homelessness “unacceptable” and released his ten-year plan to end it. We’ll look at what his proposal aims to do, how it compares to past efforts in New Hampshire, and who’s involved in this endeavor. The plan brings in everyone - government, the public, non-profits, and the private sector. We'll also hear from Nashua, one of America's success stories when it comes to reducing homelessness. Guests
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The Robots are BackBy Ellen Grimm on Thursday, February 28, 2008.The robots are back. Teams of high school students from all over New England are in Manchester this weekend competing to be the regional robotics champions. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm has the story. listen:
Marketing Manchester to College GradsBy Ellen Grimm on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.New Hampshire’s business leaders are worried. The state’s population is aging and college grads aren’t sticking around to find work here. The concern is that the lack of new blood will cause the state’s economy to lose its vitality. To help find an answer, the University of New Hampshire has joined up with businesses to find a way to convince college students to start their professional lives here. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm has the story. listen:
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