Like any other Tuesday morning, Kroger cheesemonger Miguel Acosta was cutting cheese. An old man with a white beard and a tweed flat cap walks up to him and says, “You’re a murderer.” Confused, Acosta asks why. The old man replies sternly, “You’re killing the cheese!” A connoisseur of cheese, he spends 10 minutes explaining to Acosta why he is a cheese murderer. This is one…
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Recent stories from Morgantown
BOM 2018 Best Local Recreation Store: Pathfinder
There’s as much to do in the waters, woods, and cliffs around Morgantown as there is downtown. But you can’t take on the great outdoors without the right equipment—that’s where Pathfinder comes in. Pathfinder can outfit everyone from car camper to daredevil with equipment for skateboarding, cycling, paddling, snow sports, and much more. Its gear appeals to mountaineer and urbanite alike because it’s both functional…
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BOM 2018 Best Place To Buy Kids’ Apparel: Once Upon A Child
Keeping up with the needs of a growing child can get expensive, especially when those new jeans from Christmas are already starting to look a little short and those barely worn sneakers are beginning to fit a little snug. Luckily, secondhand store Once Upon a Child has an apparel selection that can help kids stay in style and parents stay on budget. Since the franchise…
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BOM 2018 Best Gallery: Monongalia Arts Center
When Don Knotts walked into 107 High Street to volunteer for World War II, the Monongalia Arts Center had not yet been conceived of. Constructed in 1913, the building served as Morgantown’s first large post office and federal office building. Today it’s on the National Register of Historic Places—and BOM voters consider it Morgantown’s best gallery. Displaying local art is just one of the MAC’s functions. In 2017…
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BOM 2018 Best Local Run/Walk: Morgantown Marathon
You probably already know the story of Morgantown Marathon founder Jamie Summerlin from his book Freedom Run or his many news features over the years. He ran across the country in 100 days in 2012 to honor his heroes: the men and women of the U.S. military. Since then, the Morgantown Marathon has raised more than $200,000 for Operation Welcome Home, a nonprofit that helps veterans…
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