West Virginia is one of a kind among America's 50 states. At a convention in Wheeling, Virginia, in 1861, delegates from Virginia's northwest regions, which were faithful to the Union, cast a ballot to split away from that state over the issue of slavery and their refusal to be [...]
As children return to school, community needs become more apparent. So, this is a perfect time to reach out to the community. Remember, community kindness matters. Check out these locations where you can make a difference with an act of kindness. You can donate funds. And, you can give [...]
Looking for adventure nearby? A mere 18 miles to the east of Bridgeport you will find a gold mine of adventure in the Allegheny Mountains foothills. Tygart Lake is a 10-mile-long lake encompassing 1750 acres. Each summer, local West Virginians trek over to Grafton's Tygart Lake State Park. There, [...]
In this recent article in the West Virginia University—Morgantown, WV Magazine, authors Stacey Elza and Claire Smathers shed light on new ways to fight cancer. They point out that while the “war on cancer” began under the Richard Nixon administration in the 1970s. And, that research has a long [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you're new to the West Virginia or Southwest Pennsylvania communities, now would be a great time to find a local doctor and have your regular mammogram. In addition, you’ll find lots of opportunities to show your support. To learn more about Breast Cancer [...]
Morgantown Municipal Airport is growing. Slated to receive an extension to the runway and already boasting its new art gallery, Morgantown's airport is seeing positive expansion and development. Art Gallery The art gallery is a place where local artists can showcase their work. So, the art will display on [...]
Bison Farm Tour and Tasting Series September 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM $10 a person (Children 10 yrs and under are Free) Riffle Farms - Bison Farm 5160 Saltlick Rd, Terra Alta, WV, USA website Through Sept 3rd, take advantage of the Bison Farm Tour at Riffle [...]
You can enter to win 2 WVU Mountaineer Football Season Tickets. Cheer on your Mountaineers with this great offer: The full giveaway package include: 2 WVU Football Season Tickets for Home Games 1-night accommodations at a hotel for each home game event $50 dining gift card for each home [...]
DataRobot, Inc., a leading technology company specializing in Augmented Intelligence (AI), is coming to Morgantown, West Virginia. June 9, 2021, saw the opening ceremony for their office in Vantage Ventures. But a strategic partnership between West Virginia University (WVU) and DataRobot will see the creation of a national center [...]
2021 June Lineup June 5 / Shelf Life String Band Food Trucks: Next Level Chef; Gold and Blue Mini Doughnuts; Kona Ice June 12 / Aristotle Jones Appalachian Soul Food Trucks: Rollie Pollie Egg Roll; Gold and Blue Mini Doughnuts; Kona Ice The Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia is [...]
