Regional Coverage

Manchester

42.9956° N / 71.4548° W

Industry, housing, and neighborhood reporting from New Hampshire's largest city.

Working NorthManchester

Manchester Manufacturers Turn to Automation as Hiring Stays Tight

Precision manufacturers say new equipment is filling gaps left by a shrinking pool of skilled machinists, not replacing workers outright.

Working NorthManchester

Founders say lower costs and a tighter community are advantages, even as venture funding remains harder to secure than in Boston.

David Okafor · Jul 28, 2026 · 1 min

Well & GoodManchester

New enforcement guidance aims to close gaps in tool sterilization and ventilation standards that consumer advocates flagged for years.

Jenna Cormier · Jul 25, 2026 · 1 min

Winter GameManchester

Rink time is scarcer than ever as youth hockey enrollment continues to climb across southern New Hampshire.

Tom Aldrich · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min

Lantern HoursManchester

This year's lineup leans heavily on chef-owned restaurants over chains, reflecting the city's growing independent dining scene.

Naomi Fournier · Jul 3, 2026 · 1 min

Civic HouseManchester

City clerks report higher-than-average participation in wards where school board and zoning questions were on the ballot.

New Hampshire North Staff · Jun 20, 2026 · 1 min