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Below are recent news articles from the District, our businesses, local nonprofits, art groups, and our Banner Sponsors.  View our Downtown Calendar to see a list of upcoming events. Subscribe to WHAT'S UP DOWNTOWN to receive these updates via email twice a month! 
The Main Connection is Coming to the Manchester Mall at ... The Main Connection is coming to the Manchester Mall at 811 Main Street! This will be a weekly indoor pop-up market every Saturday! The ...
Small Business Owner Spotlight: Danita Sulick of MulberrySmall Business SpotlightBy Danita Sulick, OwnerMulberry StreetOur story is a Manchester story. Bob and I both grew up here and even thou...
Sponsor Highlight: DAS Repair GroupDAS Repair Group is a Downtown business located on Purnell Place.  This year DAS is a Gold Sponsor of our 2nd Saturdays Downtown this su...
Notice of Special MeetingThe Downtown Manchester Board of Commissioners has scheduled a Special Meeting. We hope to be ready to interview candidates for the Down...
Planapalooza Wrap UpHello Manchester!Planapalooza continues!  Please consider putting Thursday’s Work-In-Progress meeting on your calendar.  This meeting wi...
Your 2022- 2024 Commissioners!We are pleased to announce the results of our Bi-Ennial Elections!Your current Board of Commissioners are:Property Owner Representatives...
Walkable Purnell Place Every Weekend This SummerSummer Season is here -and we look forward to seeing a lot more foot traffic as pedestrians explore downtown. Purnell Place is once agai...
Sponsor Spotlight: John Boyle Decorating CenterJohn Boyle Decorating Centers have been Central CT's leading destination for paint and decorating since 1878! But wait, there is more...
Downtown Seeks New Downtown ManagerThe Downtown Manchester Special Services District's Board of Commissioners is seeking a new Downtown Manager.  Over the past two years, ...
FREE Shred Event!Where: Orange Parking Lot, behind 935 Main Street (Watkins Center) When: Saturday, May 21, 2022 10 am-1 pm (Rain Date is June 11th) ...
Sponsor Spotlight: Silk City Coffee"Silk City Coffee is a specialty coffee shop that serves quality coffee and delicious food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. We pride o...
Where can I park?Did you know that there are over 800 public parking spots downtown? There are many opportunities to park for as little - or as long- as ...

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