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‘Indentiteaze’ explores what it means to be non-binary

Entertainment

The discussion around gender identity is incredibly fraught. It often brings up intense feelings from people who may not have thought about it with as much nuance as it deserves. So whenever possible, I think it’s important to look to those who have spent more time considering the subject. Jessie Earl, who goes by Jessie Gender on YouTube, has recently released the sci-fi short film “Identiteaze” on the streaming service Nebula, which examines what it means to be non-binary.  When Aaron (James Tison) and Erin (Maggie Mae Fish) find themselves in a blank room, they struggle ...

Austin trio Fastball set to perform at the McQuain Amphitheater

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Austin trio Fastball is appearing  Aug. 9 at the McQuain Amphitheater in Morgantown.  The free concert is part of the Ruby Summer Concert Series. Music begins at 7 p.m.  Fastball’s Tony Scalzo will be live on WVRC radio on Thursday.  The band’s ninth studio album, Sonic Ranch has been out less than one month, and so far, has garnered among the strongest reviews of the band’s 30-year career.    In response to the growing buzz for the new Fastball album, the band is expected to add more American tour dates.   A recent album ...

WV Rivers announces Morgantown woman is new executive director

Community

After a thorough executive search, West Virginia Rivers Coalition (WV Rivers)  announced  Jennie Smith of Morgantown has been selected as the new executive director.  Smith previously served as president and CEO of Philanthropy WV, earned a MBA from the University of Maryland and has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, charitable giving and partnership development for community service organizations.   She will officially begin her role  Sept. 9.    WV Rivers’ Board Chair Mac Thornton expressed his optimism for the ...

Encampment ban discussion on Tuesday's city council agenda

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MORGANTOWN — A citywide ban on camping or using “camp paraphernalia” on any public property will be up for discussion when Morgantown City Council convenes for Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole session.  Included on the posted meeting agenda is an ordinance creating a new article ...

Libera earns part of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On funds

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Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On announced their $3 million funding of 65 youth-centered organizations across 10 countries through the Kindness in Community Fund.  This is among the largest funding efforts to provide direct support for youth mental health across the world. From nominations to the initial review to selecting the shortlist, all the way to the final selection, young people in each region were engaged at each step, ensuring their input and perspectives were central to the decision-making process and reflecting their genuine needs and priorities ...

Knoebels is a great starter amusement park for young kids

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With summer in full swing, we are making day trips and little weekend trips with our family to make this a fun-filled summer for the kids.   My kiddos are 6 and almost 2 years old, so they are starting to  enjoy amusement parks and rides.   This week, we are taking the them to Knoebels in Elysburg, Pa.  This is the perfect little starter amusement park, in my opinion. It is free admission and you pay for ride tickets like you would at a carnival. It has a great  little kid section, big kid/adult rides, and even a pool with water slides and a splash ...