goodgood manchester is a place to learn more about the exciting things happening right now in Manchester, share new ideas, meet new collaborators, engage, debate, celebrate and problem solve right here in the Queen City.
goodgood manchester is a platform that not only showcases the many interesting people, events and creative endeavors in Manchester, but is also a place where people can connect with the important work being done by local nonprofits, pitch ideas for improving our city, share information and collaboratively create resources for all Mancunians.
goodgood manchester was started in 2010 by Kathleen Schmidt and Will Stewart, two transplanted Mancunians who love Manchester and see its potential. Kathleen, a Maryland native, has lived in Manchester for eight years and remains inspired by the incredible opportunities to learn, grow and make a positive contribution in the community. Will, who moved to Manchester from Tennessee in 2006, was quickly taken with Manchester’s sense of place. In 2008 he started the blog Fortress Manchester and sees goodgood manchester as a continued homage to his adopted city.
So we’ve vacuumed the carpet and bought the chips and dip, but need you to join the enterprise! Share something cool. Say something constructive. Give something back.






















Hi! I just stumbled across this website. I’ve been hoping lately for a new place to learn about events, issues, and ideas here in Manchester. This looks promising and I look forward to being a part of discussions in the near future.
Hi Edward, Glad you found us! We definitely look forward to you joining the discussion!
Will, thanx for the heads up! I I plan on being a part of this discussion. I feel I have a lot of insight into our BIG little city. I checked Fortress Manchester last week, …you have some great stories and photos. Ideas inspire action and She (Manchester) could always use more do gooders!
Glad you’re here, Justin! Looking forward to your joining the discussion!
We’re producing a series about local food and local farms in NH. Check it out at http://www.ourfoodourfarms.com
Thanks very much, Chris! Looks fantastic and we look forward to learning more about your work!
I love the look and feel of this website! Knowing about the everyday activities in Manchester and the surrounding areas is great! Red Oak Apartment Homes is another source for great information about what is happening in and around the Greater Mancher area. At Red Oak we call this the Red Oak Life! Like us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/redoaklife
I look forward to seeing more great info from this new website.
Best of luck!
Thank you, Geraldine!
Great website– this will be a great resource for me to find fun things to do on weekends!
Thanks, James!
As someone who grew up in Manchester, this site looks like a positive way to connect and share the opportunities and potential of the city.
Keep up the work on this great site, enjoying it.
I love the look and feel of this website! Knowing about the everyday activities in Manchester and the surrounding areas is great! Red Oak Apartment Homes is another source for great information about what is happening in and around the Greater Mancher area. At Red Oak we call this the Red Oak Life! Like us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/redoaklife
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