Pursuing a college degree while working a full- or part-time job is more common than you think. Nearly 30 percent of undergraduate students in the U.S. are over the age of 25 and finishing a degree after entering the workforce. Balancing your career with college coursework introduces a range of complexities, both personal and financial; […]
Throughout the state, New Hampshire has some pretty amazing museums! Whether you’re checking out the Currier Museum of Art or the Millyard Museum in Manchester, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (and planetarium!) in Concord, the Robert Frost Farm in Derry, the Fells Estate in Newbury, the Franklin Pierce homes in Concord or Hillsboro, Strawbery Banke in […]
Differences Make Us Better It isn’t a secret that New Hampshire’s makeup is a predominantly white population, so I think it is especially important to embrace and celebrate the cultural diversity that we do have. We need to cherish this diversity and nurture it to grow. Because our cultures are what shape us as humans, […]
It’s not very often that you find a dining gem in the middle of a rural town that no one in your neighborhood has heard of. Add the fact that it’s only 17 miles from your house and you’ll show up to your dinner reservation dumbfounded. “How does nobody know about this?!” is frequently muttered […]
Here on the Stay Work Play NH blog, we’re celebrating young leaders all over the state — and we have a lot to celebrate! Last fall, New Hampshire saw a boost in young people taking office at the state level. In fact, 42 of our representatives are under 40 years old. You’ll get to meet […]
Upon moving to New Hampshire, I was always told that if I wanted good, authentic Italian food I should go to the North End in Boston. Now let me add a disclaimer: I think people are right about the deliciousness of the food in the North End; I’ve had some amazing pizza, pasta, and gelato […]
No, I’m not referencing the latest episode of the Walking Dead, (though I’m guessing it did have guts in it). I’m talking about what it takes to pursue your creativity: guts. And that is exactly what’s discussed on the New Hampshire-based podcast Creative Guts. This interview-style podcast explores the roots of creativity, dives into the […]
How do you create a vibrant community center without a business center? From an outsider’s perspective, this was the question I had in my mind when I made the 20 minute drive to Canterbury on Wednesday afternoon. I knew very little about the town going in, except that I had driven through it a few […]
Hello everyone! My name is Alexa and this summer I will be working on the Regional Insider’s Guides as an intern at Stay Work Play. These guides will showcase all the fun attractions that New Hampshire has to offer. With that said, feel free to reach out to share any of your hidden NH gems […]
Age: 34 Area represented: Rockingham District 7 (Windham) Occupation and employer: Selectman for Windham, NH. Number of years in NH: 34 Favorite place in NH: Windham. Describe NH in three words: Freedom of opportunity. Year first year elected to the legislature: 2018. Legislative priorities: Protect Seniors from financial abuse and women and children from physical […]
