MORGANTOWN — From fireworks to live music, communities are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day on Friday. The city’s largest event returns to the Ruby Amphitheater, the Jazz Ambassadors and […]
Tag: fourth of july
On this July 4, a reflection upon U.S.’s progress
We’re feeling introspective this Independence Day. Certainly, we’re excited for the community parades and events and the fireworks displays after dark. (Hopefully our introspection is the only rain on your […]
Plenty of ways to celebrate July 4 in NCWV
From fireworks to 5Ks — there will be plenty of ways to celebrate America’s 248th birthday in north-central West Virginia this year. Kicking off the holiday week, Shinnston’s Independence Celebration […]
Editorial Encore: 247 years of trying to deliver on ideals
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s editorial has been adapted from one that was originally published July 4, 2021. “Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It […]
City of Morgantown a no-fly zone for fireworks
For many, the culmination of America’s Independence Day is the bright colors and thunderous boom of fireworks after the sun sets. For those planning on launching their own aerial tribute […]
Authority expects nearly 1.5M drivers on turnpike for holiday period
The West Virginia Parkways Authority is prepared for another busy Fourth of July travel period on the West Virginia Turnpike. An estimated 1.355 million vehicle transactions are expected to be […]
Fireworks set for 10 p.m. July 1 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
Start your celebration of July 4 today in Morgantown at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. “We are excited to have a patriotic program that celebrates our nation’s independence,” Vincent Kitch, director […]
Fireworks cause “a sizable impact” on the environment
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Fourth of July: a holiday of grilling, swimming, parades — and fireworks. Behind the colorful explosions and American flags, though, can be greenhouse gases, water pollution and […]
July 18 letters to the editor
McKinley misleads on clean energy claims I read with great astonishment The Dominion Post article (DP-07-11-21) based on an interview with Rep. David McKinley; he can obfuscate and twist the […]
Celebrate the good; recognize the bad
“Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but […]
