Pat Hammond

From FITN to Ghost Town: Local Merchants Feel the Post-Primary Blues

Friday, February 21, 2020 Pat Hammond 3

MANCHESTER, NH — “It’s a ghost town,” Frank Jelev, owner of B&B Cafe & Grill says as he points out the window. Last week Elm Street was an obstacle course of lighting rigs and camera READ MORE

Frightening facts about kids and concussions – they’re far more common than you think

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Pat Hammond 0

Think that little head bump your family sports star received while scoring the winning goal is a badge of honor or no big deal? You might want to think again. Whether it’s the result of READ MORE

What happened to the Queen City’s art scene & how can we get it back?

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Pat Hammond 3

Why does Manchester struggle with building its art community? READ MORE

Factory on Willow wants to be the heart & soul of Manchester’s creative economy

Monday, October 14, 2019 Pat Hammond 0

Ten months ago local real estate developers Liz Hitchcock and Amy Chhom quietly announced a plan to buy and redevelop the old Cohas shoe factory at 252 Willow Street in Manchester. READ MORE

155 Collective Salon & Spa ribbon cutting

Eight women entrepreneurs join forces to bring a little glamour to the millyard

Thursday, August 22, 2019 Pat Hammond 0

The original idea was to find a way to meet the needs of busy women by combining a hair salon and yoga studio under one roof, but the idea snowballed once they moved into the rambling mill space and a year later, two businesses became eight. READ MORE

Phil Cutler works at Red Oak Coworking space

Happy National Coworking Day! A quick look at coworking in the Granite State

Friday, August 9, 2019 Pat Hammond 0

With day pricing between $10 – $25 and monthly free-range seating between $100 – $250, the Granite State’s coworking spaces make a very attractive, affordable alternative to working from home. READ MORE

From cake pops to meatballs, Presto Pasta brings a little magic to your family meal

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Pat Hammond 0

“There was a time I would have been embarrassed to serve a meal for less than $20 a plate,” but now that Chef Grella’s married and has his own family his focus has changed. He knows that time and money are precious resources for busy working families and his new restaurant is designed to help you save both. READ MORE

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