🌱 Manchester Has Highest State COVID Cases + Brooks Hubbard Performs

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Here are the top three stories today in Manchester:

1. While COVID numbers across New Hampshire remain low, Manchester's numbers rank as the highest in the state. According to a new report, Manchester has had 163 new cases of COVID in the past two weeks. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the city up to 36,757. As of this writing, 365,206 residents of New Hampshire have tested positive for COVID. (WMUR)
2. A Manchester man has been found guilty of attempting to murder a homeless woman. Johan Rosaria, 19, is charged with attacking the woman on Dec. 16 near Merrimack Street. She was stabbed five times, one of which punctured her lung. Although she survived, the homeless woman refused to press charges or participate in the case at all. Despite her lack of involvement, prosecutors were able to get the conviction due to surveillance camera footage and the testimony of eyewitnesses. (Yahoo! News)
3. Would you like to dine alongside a professional musician? New Hampshire native Brooks Hubbard will be stopping by The Goat on Dec. 24. Visitors will be able to dig into The Goat's famous brunch and relax on Christmas Eve before the merriment. As they dine, Hubbard will perform a live set that will get your toes tapping. (AllEvents)

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Today in Manchester:

• It's A Scavenger Hunt! at the Mall of New Hampshire (10:00 AM)
• A Christmas Carol at the Palace Theatre (2:30 PM)
• Tuesday & Thursday Tournament at Filotimo Casino & DraftKings Sports Book (5:30 PM)
• On Ramp at CrossFit New Hampshire (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're worried the kids will stay up all night waiting for Santa, you're in luck! Cowabunga's Indoor Inflatable Playground is holding a special Christmas Eve celebration with games, prizes, and enough bouncing to wipe out even the most energetic of kids. (AllEvents)
• Santa's stopping by on Christmas Eve at the Brookery Manchester. He'll be there for a special storytime (and might be able to hear a few last-minute Christmas wishes)! (EventBrite)
• On Christmas Day, you can attend a joyful service with other worshippers at Saint Joseph Cathedral! (AARP)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you around.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.