BOM usually considers yoga a “Downtime” pursuit and massage a “Service.” But in recognition of the philosophy at double winner BlissBlissBliss—which encourages “a healthy union of mind, body, and spirit”—we’ve unified the two awards under “Services” here. Now in its 10th year, BlissBlissBliss provides a broad suite of healthful services: its BOM-winning yoga and massage as well as other types of bodywork, energy work, and meditation. As…
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For my first few tattoos, I was nervous, careful, and attentive. But for my sixth one, I went to Patty’s Art Spot and Piercing Studio’s “Walk-in Wednesday” to get a spurof-the-moment creation. It was an adrenaline rush from the moment I stepped into the Beechurst Avenue studio. The music rocked, the tattoo gun buzzed in the back, and the smell of incense permeated the air. Both…
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Serving the local community since the early 1990s, Morgantown Dance Studio is still pulling out its very best moves, earning the BOM award for a third time since 2013. At one time primarily a ballet studio, Morgantown Dance has expanded its repertoire to include everything from tap, hip-hop, and Irish dance to musical theater and strength and conditioning classes. About 250 students of all ages call the nonprofit arts organization home,…
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From workout apparel and teen fashions to dresses and professional attire, T.J. MAXX is the discounted designer department store that has everything women love. The T.J. MAXX buying teams travel to 60 countries around the world to buy the best brand items directly from designers. This cuts the middlemen out and lets the stores offer quality brands for as little as 40 percent of department store prices. With more than…
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There’s something about buying fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats at the Morgantown Farmers Market that feels traditional, communal. Saturday mornings from May into November, 35 to 40 vendors sell produce, meats, cheeses, jams, breads, and other locally produced foods under the Spruce Street pavilion, with a smaller number showing up Tuesday afternoons at the former Shop’n Save in Westover. At the winter markets in the gymnasium of the…
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