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Good day Manchester! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Manchester manage to effectively end veteran homelessness?
  • What's planned when Granite State Comicon takes over downtown next weekend?
  • How many tenders Joey Chestnut devoured at Manchester's Delta Dental Stadium

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale great items cheap prices and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Manchester declares an end to veteran homelessness after housing 136 veterans (wmur.com) — Manchester officials say the city has effectively ended veteran homelessness after a 2024 initiative helped place 136 veterans into permanent housing. While leaders stress veterans may still face housing struggles, they argue the new system now reliably connects those experiencing homelessness with support, and Mayor Jay Ruais hopes to apply the same lessons to other vulnerable groups.
   

2. Granite State Comicon lands in Manchester Sept. 19-20: Heroes, villains and Ninja Turtles » Nashua Ink Link (inklink.news) — Manchester residents can dive into two full days of comics, cosplay, and celebrity guests when Granite State Comicon returns downtown Sept. 19-20 at the DoubleTree and SNHU Arena. With big-name actors, the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles, kids' activities, gaming, and after-parties, organizers expect fans from around the world but say it's still very much a homegrown Manchester convention.
   

3. Joey Chestnut takes on chicken tenders at Manchester stadium (wmur.com) — Joey Chestnut just visited Manchester's Delta Dental Stadium, where he downed 50 buffalo chicken tenders in under five minutes to win a special eating contest. The event marked the 50th anniversary of the chicken tender, first created in 1974 at Manchester's own Puritan Backroom, giving the celebration a distinctly local flavor.
   

4. Watch 'Conversation with the Candidate' with Cinde Warmington (wmur.com) — From a Manchester studio, WMUR's "Conversation with the Candidate" features Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Cinde Warmington fielding voter questions on housing, school vouchers, child care, and more. She argues affordable housing is New Hampshire's most critical issue and outlines plans to leverage federal dollars, regulate private equity's role in housing, and reshape state policy if elected.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Swarmiefest Headliner New England Music Hall of Fame Band of the Year Sepsiss —Douglas Alekseyev Read on Patch
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on September 13, 2026 in Manchester, NH 03104 near Walnut st. Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor North End)
  • I have 2 used twin sized mattresses in good shape to give away to someone who can use them.
    My kiddos are tall, so I had to get them new extra long ones. You'll need to pick them up. I'd love them gone today, if possible. I looked at… (Nextdoor North End)
  • Legends Global posted a job opening for Bartender/Server in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (03200) - 60 Beech Street in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

Ok Manchester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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