While Morgantown offers an active lifestyle, a lively downtown, and an exciting arts culture, towns nearby have a lot going for them, too. Here’s some of what residents love about our neighboring communities. Bridgeport Median home listing price: $250,000 in March 2018 Distance from Morgantown: About 40 minutes Population: 8,400 Bridgeport is a small city with a dynamic economy. Neither…
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The inauguration of WVU president John Roscoe Turner in 1928 was the first event to take place in WVU’s brand new Mountaineer Field House. Opened in 1929, Mountaineer Field House came about due largely to the efforts of Harry Stansbury, WVU athletic director from 1916 to 1938 and a powerful force shaping the university’s athletic programs. He raised money to…
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Aerial Aptitude of Morgantown is giving us a new perspective. Licensed private pilot Shane Smith bought his first drone just a couple years ago. “As I got better with video and pictures, I realized there’s more to it than just a hobby,” he says. Drones, he began to see, can shoot images from perspectives that previously were available only through…
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Quantum Bean’s hand-selected, fresh-roasted coffee comes with a shot of tradition. Samuel and Susan Bonasso are trying to be patient. For months, the sign in the window of their future South Park coffee roastery has read, “Coming Soon!” Several times they have predicted an opening date for the Kingwood Street location; each time they’ve pushed it back. But they believe…
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Plan your outfits for spring events early, say two of Morgantown’s formalwear experts. Right along with the wildflowers that are suddenly decorating our West Virginia hills, formal events like proms, graduations, and weddings are beginning to pop up. From pastels to jewel tones and florals to prints, women are donning garments and accessories that make a statement— while men are…
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