They should pony up more public funds for elections by Jackie Calmes Democracy isn’t free. Tell that to the more than half the states that have banned or limited donations […]
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No, cracking the windows doesn’t make parked cars safe for dogs
by Michelle Reynolds I was standing near a store entrance when I heard it: yelping and barking coming from the parking lot. Dumping my items, I ran outside and found […]
Tyler Switalski leads WVU to regional final with 5-2 win over Grand Canyon
MORGANTOWN — Tyler Switalski didn’t just exceed expectations Saturday night in the Arizona desert, he blew them out of the water. Because of that, the West Virginia baseball team is […]
Morgantown real estate office celebrates national recognition, 25 years of philanthropy and community-centered practices
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 […]
Justice says emergency in jails is over. Is it?
After nearly two years, Gov. Jim Justice has rescinded the state of emergency over jail staffing shortages. It is a cause for celebration — and possibly one for concern. Good […]
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 […]
June 2 letters to the editor
Trust that there are still good people There’s a saying that goes, not every hero wears a cape. I like that saying, because I know it’s true. I personally got […]
Guest essay: Appalachia was always beautifully queer
by Ash Orr Across West Virginia, the public debate around being queer or transgender is being framed as a “social contagion.” If that’s the case, I will echo Andrew Hozier-Byrne […]
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 […]
Guest essay: Supporting Ukraine: Local action has global impact
by Yurij Wowczuk Russia’s relentless assault on Ukraine isn’t just a distant conflict; it affects us here at home in profound and surprising ways. The ripple effects of this war […]
