Checks to end for half of NH unemployment recipients
The change comes next month, as Sununu opts out of federal programs that expanded unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
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New Hampshire nonprofits hope to maintain elevated donations
New Hampshire nonprofits are preparing for 2021’s New Hampshire Gives event after unprecedented success in fundraising last year, despite the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During COVID, drive-in theaters have their day
Indoor theaters have had an advantage over drive-ins for years because they can show movies any time of the day, year-round, and people still show up when it rains. But COVID drove them to close shop and go dark, while drive-ins have remained open, with family members arriving in their own cars and watching a show, safely, outside.
BIA announces opposition to ‘divisive concepts’ bill
The BIA’s executive board voted Thursday to oppose language included in House Bill 2, the House-passed “trailer” bill of the state budget, which relates to the “propagation of divisive concepts.”
Left out of previous stimulus efforts, newest businesses are poised to get some help this time
The owners of Diz’s Café signed a lease for the new eatery’s location in downtown Manchester in January of last year. It renovated “down to the studs” and made plans to open in April — “April 1, as a matter of fact, and the joke was on us,” said co-owner Judi Window.
Lasting effect of virtual events
Going virtual has proved to be an effective way to communicate during these challenging times, and in the months ahead when life begins to move toward normalcy, it may be wise to incorporate many of today’s learnings into your future communications planning.
Funds still available for business PPP as deadline nears
The PPP funding approved by Congress in December totaled $285 billion and was part of a $900 billion stimulus package called the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act. Businesses have until March 31 to apply for a loan from a qualified lending institution.
Business booms for contractors, despite COVID cases rising
Last year some homeowners were wary of having strangers in the homes; this year, they’re eager to have renovation work done.
How do the 3 vaccines available in Granite State differ?
The first shipment of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine arrived in New Hampshire this week. And with three vaccines now on the market, people may be wondering: How do they differ?
Sign of the pandemic times: Increase in calls to 24-hour gambling helpline concerning
New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the pandemic, and with that increase comes a jump in another statistic — the number of problem gamblers who seek assistance for a disorder that can destroy lives.
Professionals of color say finding community and connection have been key to success
New Hampshire does not have the kind of diversity and multiculturalism of some areas of the country, but Jose Diaz said he couldn’t have asked for a better reception. “We’ve received nothing but love,” he said. “We’ve not had a single issue to be honest with you. The people are inherently nice.”
COVID Tracker: Widespread pool testing via saliva could be an important tool in controlling the pandemic
So I was interested to hear of an MIT startup founded by a physician that makes it easier to do group testing for COVID-19, often called pool testing, via saliva rather than nasal swabs. It seems like it could be a quick and relatively easy way to spot outbreaks.