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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Manchester Community College, Granite Edvance Launch New Scholarship (patch.com) — Manchester students heading to Manchester Community College can now tap a new Momentum Scholarship, funded in part by Granite Edvance, to help them afford full-time course loads. More than 20 recent graduates, including from Manchester High School West, already received $750 awards this fall, aimed at boosting completion rates by easing financial pressure in that crucial first semester.
2. New Hampshire landmark converted to apartments (costar.com) — Downtown Manchester just gained 27 new market-rate apartments in the historic Dunlap Building, now rebranded as Rendezvous on Elm at 967 Elm Street. City leaders say the $10 million conversion helps address tight local housing, though studio and one-bedroom rents run well above the citywide average, underscoring how challenging Manchester's rental market has become for many residents.
3. Rate increase makes New Hampshire homes less affordable than they've ever been (inklink.news) — Manchester homebuyers are feeling the squeeze from higher interest rates, but the city's median single-family price of $470,000 still sits well below the statewide median. New data show more listings, slightly longer time on market, and strong gains in closed and pending sales, painting a picture of a tight but active local market that's challenging buyers and rewarding sellers.
4. 'Beyond heartbreaking': NH Jewish community remembers October 7 attack (wmur.com) — Manchester residents joined the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire this week for screenings of the documentary "October Shadows," reflecting on lives lost and hostages taken in the October 7 Hamas attack. Alongside gatherings in Portsmouth and a service in Keene, local community members emphasized remembrance, resilience, and personal connections to Israel's ongoing pain.
5. Daniella Karagach Reveals Real Reason She and Pasha Pashkov Won't Join Full 'DWTS' Tour (closerweekly.com) — Dancing with the Stars pros Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov are scaling back on the 2027 live tour, but the show itself will kick off in Manchester on January 21. The tour, featuring a large cast and bigger venues like Madison Square Garden, will run through April 11, giving local fans an early chance to see the ballroom spectacle live.
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