Laura Aronson

School board to begin removing leveling, questions city deal with Trinity over playing field

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Laura Aronson 0

Two issues brought up heated discussions at the February 11 Board of School Committee meeting: A bond approved by the Board of Aldermen for a deal with Trinity High School to renovate the lower field at city-owned Derryfield Park, and the concept and process of education “de-leveling,” which the board approved. READ MORE

Partial federal shutdown threatens NH nonprofit budgets for food and affordable housing

Sunday, January 20, 2019 Laura Aronson 0

The partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., is threatening some Granite State residents, including 2,400 furloughed Federal workers here, with food insecurity and loss of affordable housing. READ MORE

December 18 prayer vigil for immigrants at federal building

Friday, December 14, 2018 Laura Aronson 0

There will be an Interfaith Prayer vigil for immigrant justice December 18 at 9 a.m. outside the Norris Cotton Federal Building to support immigrants required to appear that day before Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This is the last vigil for the year. READ MORE

NH Jewish community responds to recent hate crimes

Thursday, December 13, 2018 Laura Aronson 1

Jews have lived in New Hampshire since Colonial times, and the two Manchester synagogues were founded before 1900. Now, the local Jewish community is responding to recent challenges to Jewish survival and resilience. Jews are a prime target of a resurgent white supremacist movement in America. READ MORE

Articles by Laura Aronson

School board to begin removing leveling, questions city deal with Trinity over playing field

Partial federal shutdown threatens NH nonprofit budgets for food and affordable housing

December 18 prayer vigil for immigrants at federal building

NH Jewish community responds to recent hate crimes

Michael Conlon, County Attorney-elect, plans leadership transition

Locals provide input to state plan on aging

Manchester Young Professionals jammed opening event at Oracle Dyn

Speaker to replace musicians at World Affairs Council event December 3

DOT announces I-93 lane closure Sunday night for road work

Apple Hill Chamber group to Play for Peace at UNH on December 3