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‘Happy Campers’ shows home is far more than structure

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When I was a kid, my grandparents purchased an RV. My family used it often, regularly traveling around the East Coast and up into New England. I have many fond memories of our time camping — spending time close to my parents and sisters and meeting people at the campgrounds. We never spent any extended time in any of the campgrounds we visited but met the folks who were there for the season. My background love of camping led me to check out Amy Nicholson’s documentary “Happy Campers,” available on VOD on Sept. 10.  The documentary is focused on a small trailer park in ...

Keyur Pandya: Shaping the future of heteroatom chemistry and sustainable innovation

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Few names in the  field of chemistry are as prominent as Keyur Pandya’s. A renowned researcher and chemist,  Pandya’s love for chemistry was formed in his early years in Bilimora, Gujarat, India.  Keyur’s academic interests were fostered by his mother, Induben Pandya,  and her unwavering support for STEM higher education for  young minds. His interest in chemistry was piqued at V.S. Patel Science and Arts College, which deepened his fascination with the subject. He then pursued a BTech in polymers and surface coatings/chemical engineering at the ...

Poll: Economy is most important national factor

Community

State residents have a gloomy view of the national picture — including the economy — according to the most recent MetroNews West Virginia Poll.   The poll asked participants for their view of the most important problem facing the United States today.   Most, 30%, said the economy, employment and jobs.   That compared to 15% who said immigration and security on U.S. borders, 11% who said political extremism and threats to democracy and 6% who said crime and corruption with a range of additional issues coming in at lower ...

Taste of Morgantown 2024 blends great food with love of community

Community

Taste of Morgantown returns for the 14th year, but this time it’s heading to  Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park.  The event is set for  Sunday and vendors  will include Monarca Taqueria, Rising Creek, Tutto Gelato, Mama K’s Kitchen, Bourbon Prime, The Wine Bar at Vinter Valley, Ruchi Priya Indian Kitchen and The Cupcakerie Cafe & Frose.   At least nine others will also be in the lineup.  The American Red Cross and related local services receive proceeds from the event. The Home Fire Campaign of the Red Cross benefits ...