Jonathan Phelps

Manchester

Senior Reporter at New Hampshire Union Leader

General Assignment Reporter at the New Hampshire Union Leader. Have story suggestions? Email me at [email protected]

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Fish and game catch man who caught 19 trout over the limit

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Jonathan Phelps

Fish and Game officers charged a man after he caught 19 more trout than allowed from Lake Massabesic in Auburn, according to the department. The violation took place Monday, the same day the state’s hatchery had restocked fish in the lake. Another angler reported the person taking more than the five-fish limit, according to a news release.
JCPenney lawsuit stalls Steeplegate redevelopment; potential 'resolution' in the works

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Jonathan Phelps

The redevelopment of the Steeplegate Mall in Concord remains on hold after long-term tenant JCPenney sued last year, but it appears the differences might be hashed out outside of court, according to court papers. This is the second lawsuit the owners, Onyx Partners, have faced in bringing forward a plan to tear down the majority of the mall structure in favor of a mixed-used development with Costco, shops and apartments. The JCPenney building would remain, according to the plans.
JCPenney lawsuit stalls Steeplegate redevelopment; potential 'resolution' in the works

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jonathan Phelps

The redevelopment of the Steeplegate Mall in Concord remains on hold after long-term tenant JCPenney sued last year, but it appears the differences might be hashed out outside of court, according to court papers. This is the second lawsuit the owners, Onyx Partners, have faced in bringing forward a plan to tear down the majority of the mall structure in favor of a mixed-used development with Costco, shops and apartments. The JCPenney building would remain, according to the plans.
Gym proposed as final addition to Market and Main in Bedford

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jonathan Phelps

Developers of the Market and Main in Bedford hope for one more change as part of the final puzzle piece for the mixed-use project: A 30,000-square-foot gym complex. The latest change would replace a proposed office building of the same size to be built closest to Interstate 293. The demand for such a building has diminished since the COVID-19 pandemic. Flight House Gym, which has a location in Rye, hopes to open a custom-built second location at the development.
Man sentenced to 8-16 years on charges of sexual assault

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Jonathan Phelps

A Hillsborough County Superior Court judge sentenced a 28-year-old man to serve 8-16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated felonious sexual assault. Camilo Padilla Tavarez admitted to attacking the victim on Jan. 2, 2024, according to a news release from the Hillsborough County Attorney. The sentence was handed down Tuesday by Judge Michael Klass.
New Business: Boot Barn brings country-western to Mall of NH; Artisan ice cream planned for Tuscan Village

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Jonathan Phelps

GET READY to saddle up, or just find the right pair of boots or cowboy hat to wear around. Boot Barn, which claims to be the largest western and workwear retailer in the nation, is now open at the Mall of New Hampshire. This is the chain’s 459th location and second in New Hampshire — the first was in Nashua. A grand opening celebration will take place over the weekend with boot raffles and live music.
Man sentenced to 8-16 years on charges on sexual assault

2 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Jonathan Phelps

A Hillsborough County Superior Court judge sentenced a 28-year-old man to serve 8-16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated felonious sexual assault. Camilo Padilla Tavarez admitted to attacking the victim on Jan. 2, 2024, according to a news release from the Hillsborough County Attorney. The sentence was handed down Tuesday by Judge Michael Klass.
Dartmouth student wins temporary halt to loss of immigration status

2 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Jonathan Phelps

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to allow a Dartmouth College doctoral student from China to continue his research after having his student immigration status abruptly terminated last week by the Trump administration. Judge Samantha Elliott ordered the relief after a hearing in federal court in Concord Wednesday that lasted an hour and 20 minutes. The temporary restraining order is good for 14 days.
Judge to issue a temporary restraining order in Dartmouth student's favor

2 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Jonathan Phelps

A federal judge is set to issue a temporary restraining order to allow a Dartmouth College doctoral student to continue his research after having his student immigration status terminated last week. Judge Samantha Elliott is set to officially order the relief sought this afternoon, she said during a court hearing Wednesday morning. The temporary restraining order is good for 14 days. The status of Xiaotian Liu, 26, who is studying computer science, was terminated last Friday.
Dartmouth student from China sues Trump administration officials over revoked student status

2 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Jonathan Phelps

A Dartmouth College doctoral student from China filed a lawsuit against federal authorities after his student immigration status was “unlawfully and abruptly terminated” last week, the ACLU of New Hampshire said. Xiaotian Liu, 26, worked with the American Civil Liberties Union and Shaheen & Gordon law firm to file the suit against Kristi Noem, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Todd Lyons, acting director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement in federal court.