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Shepherdstown Elementary School's New Building Unveiled

Shepherdstown Elementary School's New Building Unveiled

Shepherdstown Elementary School Community Sneak Peek draws crowd to view new building The Journal | Thursday, December 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherdstown Elementary School's new building was unveiled during a Community Sneak Peek event, allowing students and alumni to explore their future classrooms and facilities. This initiative highlighted

Shepherdstown's 17th Annual Bridge Gallery Holiday Open House

Shepherdstown's 17th Annual Bridge Gallery Holiday Open House

17th annual Bridge Gallery Holiday Open House highlights work of local artists The Journal | Sunday, December 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Bridge Gallery in Shepherdstown hosted its 17th annual Holiday Open House, showcasing the work of eight professional artists, including local talents like nature photographer Mark Muse and landscape

Shepherdstown's Roving Peregrine Theatre Launches Donation Tree

Nonprofit theater reaches out to community for help with Donation Tree The Journal | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Heather Wallen, the founding artistic director of the Roving Peregrine Theatre in Shepherdstown, has initiated a community-driven fundraising campaign through a Donation Tree at the Black Box Arts Center. The

Local Support Thrives on Small Business Saturday in Shepherdstown

Local Support Thrives on Small Business Saturday in Shepherdstown

Small Business Saturday observed by many to support local economy The Journal | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Small Business Saturday, shoppers like Elaine Michael from Boonsboro, MD, and the Sutter family from Germantown, MD, celebrated local businesses in Shepherdstown, emphasizing the importance of community support for small

Shepherdstown Welcomes New 'Choral Theater' Group

Shepherdstown Welcomes New 'Choral Theater' Group

'Choral theater' group to make its new home in Eastern Panhandle The Journal | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Jason Strunk, former director at Georgetown Day School, is relocating his professional choir focused on 'choral theater' to Shepherdstown. As the new

Discover Unique Handmade Gifts at Jimi's Art Explosion in Shepherdstown

Discover Unique Handmade Gifts at Jimi's Art Explosion in Shepherdstown

Jimi's Art Explosion features art, wares of local small businesses The Journal | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Jimi Foltz has launched Jimi's Art Explosion in Shepherdstown, offering a treasure trove of handmade gifts from nine local businesses. Shoppers can find distinct items from artisans

Farewell to Mrs. Claus: Shepherdstown Celebrates Christmas Tradition

Farewell to Mrs. Claus: Shepherdstown Celebrates Christmas Tradition

Mrs. Claus named 'The Heart of Shepherdstown' at Christmas kickoff event The Journal | Monday, December 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the kickoff of Christmas in Shepherdstown, Mrs. Claus, portrayed by Judy Shepherd, bid farewell after 35 years of organizing festive events that have become a cherished tradition