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MANCHESTER, N.H. —

May is off to a rainy start in parts of New Hampshire, especially south of the White Mountains, where several rounds of rain have fallen since the start of the weekend.

The heaviest rainfall has been in the southern part of the state. Since Friday, 3.46 inches of rain have fallen in Manchester, more than the city's average for the entire month of May, which is 3.38 inches.

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Concord has also seen above-average precipitation, with 2.21 inches since Friday.

The rain has helped reduce pollen levels and lowered the risk of brush fires this week.

In the days ahead, rising river levels will need to be monitored. Minor flooding is possible in parts of southwestern New Hampshire, where another 1 to 2 inches of rain could fall through early Wednesday.

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MANCHESTER, N.H. —

The cast of the former MTV show 'Jersey Shore' was at a Granite State restaurant filming an episode of their new series.

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Ronnie Magro and the crew from the show were at the Puritan Backroom in Manchester filming a new season of their show, "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation."

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"The Situation" is apparently known for his love of the Puritan's signature dish.

"Mike always does the chicken tendies and he goes for different challenges and that, so I'm glad he gets to try all the different flavors we have here," said Jersey Shore fan Chelsea McIlven.

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The restaurant is celebrating 50 years of the creation of the chicken tender.

"It represents who we are as people, we're sweet and salty and the best part about the chicken tender is that it brings people together," said Nick Lavallee, the tender town elected official.

Lavallee said we went before the Manchester Board of Alderman and mayor in 2022 suggesting they declare the city the chicken tender capital of the world and the mayor did that in 2023.

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

Drivers are rushing to the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles to update to a Real ID before a federal deadline next week, but not everyone needs to get one right away.

Federal officials will start enforcing Real ID laws on May 7, so standard driver's licenses will no longer be accepted for domestic flights and at federal buildings.

Real ID-compliant licenses comply with beefed-up laws to verify a person's identity. The updated licenses have a yellow star in the top right corner.

The enhanced ID comes years after recommendations were made following the 9/11 attacks, and people are rushing to get the new licenses. DMV officials said traffic is up as much as 35%.

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"We knew it was coming, and it kept getting pushed back, and we kind of delayed it," said Sarah Moss, who was getting a Real ID on Thursday. "It's been a long morning, but everyone's been really friendly."

Moss went to the Manchester DMV to pay $3 to upgrade her license. Appointments are booked out for several weeks, but walk-ins, like Moss, are welcome.

The DMV is also opening its locations in Manchester, Concord and Twin Mountain on Saturday specifically for Real ID transactions.

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For those who don't need an updated ID yet – if you're not planning to fly anywhere or enter a federal building – officials said there's no rush to get a new ID.

"You don't have to come to the DMV before May 7 to get a Real ID," said DMV Director John Marasco. "We'll be offering a Real ID in the months and years ahead, so you can come in whenever it works for you."

Anyone who has a federally issued passport, military ID or dependent ID can use that instead of a Real ID.

Some people have reported having problems with instant verification at TSA airport checkpoints with newly issued IDs in New Hampshire and other states. Officials said there's nothing wrong with the new cards, but the TSA is working to integrate New Hampshire's new design into its system.

In those cases, people will need to have their licenses reviewed manually, which can take a few extra minutes.

Manchester, N.H. (May 1, 2025) - Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) will celebrate its 96th Commencement this weekend, May 3-4, 2025. SNHU will welcome more than 27,000 friends, family and community members at the SNHU Arena to celebrate more than 5,000 graduates in four ceremonies over the course of the weekend.

These ceremonies will celebrate more than 19,000 eligible spring 2025 graduates aged 14-82 who have earned more than 2,500 associate degrees, 11,900 bachelor’s degrees, 4,500 master’s degrees and 19 doctoral degrees. The graduates, including more than 3,600 military-affiliated learners, have joined a growing community of over 280,000 SNHU alumni.

SNHU Commencement is held twice a year and brings tens of thousands of visitors to the Greater Manchester area who support local businesses through travel, lodging, dining, and more. A new economic contribution analysis released last week by the New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC), highlights the impact of SNHU Commencement on the local economy and describes the university as a “magnet for tourism in the Granite State.” According to the report, nonprofit higher education institutions “generated a total impact of $7.6 billion on New Hampshire’s economy in FY 2023” through operational and capital expenditures, spending impacts of students and visitors, as well as the impact of alumni across the state.

Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony details include:

SNHU Arena | 555 Elm St., Manchester, NH

May 3, 2025 10 am ET | Live Stream the Ceremony

3 pm ET | Live Stream the Ceremony

May 4, 2025 10 am ET | Live Stream the Ceremony

3 pm ET | Live Stream the Ceremony

Virtual Commencement May 24, 2025 at 3 pm ET

For more information, visit our Commencement Page.

Media interested in attending SNHU Commencement should contact SNHU Media Relations at [email protected].

Siobhan Lopez is a former journalist, who is now the director of media relations at Southern New Hampshire University.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Nearly 200 people lined up for the restaurant's grand opening on South Willow Street in Manchester.

Jeffrey Hastings, News Partner

A popular buffet restaurant, Golden Corral, held a ribbon cutting for its grand re-opening on South Willow Street in Manchester. Hundreds of people lined up for the opportunity to win a free buffet for a year. (Jeffrey Hastings)

A popular buffet restaurant, Golden Corral, held a ribbon cutting for its grand re-opening on South Willow Street in Manchester. Hundreds of people lined up to win a free buffet for a year. (Jeffrey Hastings)

A popular buffet restaurant, Golden Corral, held a ribbon cutting for its grand re-opening on South Willow Street in Manchester. Hundreds of people lined up to win a free buffet for a year. (Jeffrey Hastings)

John from Manchester was the first customer in the newly reopened Golden Corral. He stood in line from midnight until 11 a.m., along with 99 other people, and was given a free buffet for a year. (Jeffrey Hastings)

MANCHESTER, NH - Nearly 200 people lined up outside the Golden Corral on South Willow Street Thursday in anticipation of the ribbon cutting and grand reopening.

The restaurant at 655 South Willow Street had closed in September after struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

John from Manchester was first in line and had arrived at midnight to secure his spot. He was among one hundred people awarded certificates for free meals for a year.

Many of the people we spoke to were customers at the restaurant until it closed in September. They were excited to have the buffet available.

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill is a popular destination for buffet-style dining, offering a wide array of American comfort foods.

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The restaurant features an extensive menu, including steak, meatloaf, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, fresh salads, and desserts such as cakes and cookies.

Opening its doors in August 2020, the Manchester location marked Golden Corral's first venture into northern New England. To adapt to COVID-19 guidelines, the restaurant initially operated at half capacity, implementing cafeteria-style service where staff served guests at each food station.

Despite these efforts, the Manchester Golden Corral faced operational challenges. The owners, Lenny and Nancy Abreu, and business partner Steve Leary, had been attempting to sell the restaurant since November 2023.

Unfortunately, the establishment closed abruptly in September 2024. The closure disappointed many patrons, as the Golden Corral had become a favored spot for families and groups seeking a hearty, all-you-can-eat meal.

The location was recently sold to Sugarloaf Corral Management LLC, which is led by founder and CEO Ray Blanchette and operations partner Dale Broach. Blanchette is also the CEO of TGI Fridays, which recently closed its location at the Mall of New Hampshire.

Blanchette and Broach want to add additional locations across New England.

Before re-opening in Manchester, Springfield, Massachusetts was the nearest Golden Corral location to Manchester.

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