Back in 1999, local businesswoman Barbara Alexander aligned herself and her business, Premier Properties by Barbara Alexander, with national real estate company Howard Hanna out of appreciation for its focus […]
Features
What’s Blooming at the WVBG?
Summer arrived early in the region and at the West Virginia Botanic Garden on Tyrone Road in Morgantown. The early heat and warm storms are driving the development of flowers […]
What’s the No. 1 rule of swimming in pools?
It’s the time of year to swim and splash around in bodies of water and dive into pools. Of course, Monongalia County Health Department has a few things to say […]
Confusing tone keeps ‘Summer Camp’ from being fun
Growing up, I went to sleep-away camp every summer. The last week in July, I would pack my suitcase too full and head to an old barn for a week […]
Young director channels older women in latest film
It may seem odd for 32-year-old Castille Landon to write and direct a movie about women in their 70s as she did with her newest film, “Summer Camp,” but Landon […]
‘Am I OK?’ is full of good stuff
The idea of “finding yourself” has a long history of being the purview of the young, generally those just entering adulthood. Moving from adolescence into the next phase of your […]
Y2K Trivia Night to benefit Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center
The Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC) will host a Y2K-themed trivia night June 13 at Chestnut Beer Hall. The evening will feature trivia questions on topics from the early […]
Corporate Cup offers friendly competition
Let’s say your workplace is still remote only and you’re tired of looking at the four walls in your home office. Or, perhaps, your workplace is a hybrid model, so […]
Yama a beloved hub of Japanese food and culture
Although possessing the Rowling-esque address of 387 1/2 High St., the entrance of Yama Japanese Restaurant is actually tucked away on Fayette Street under a distinctive red awning. Founded by […]
Ken Godwin: A song in lots of hearts
Hey, kid, no pressure: but there’s the spotlight, and it’s time for your big number, so get out there and show ‘em how it’s done. That’s how it worked for […]





