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Shepherdstown Welcomes Its First Speakeasy: Burnt Secrets Cellar

Burnt Secrets Cellar: New speakeasy to open to the public over weekend The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports that Shepherdstown is welcoming its first speakeasy since Prohibition with the opening of the Burnt Secrets Cellar beneath Panagiota’s Taste of Greece. The 1920s-themed

New Storybook Mural Enlivens Morgan’s Grove Park in Shepherdstown

New mural in Morgan’s Grove Park inspired by storybook, Appalachian animals The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on a vibrant new mural at Morgan’s Grove Park, created by four Shepherd University alumni—Sikara Sokel, Kalin Gregg, Charlotte Puttock, and Prema Baughman.

Shepherdstown Kicks Off Pride Month with Community Festivities

Pride Month kicks off with bustling weekend full of LGBTQ+ events in Shepherdstown The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 5, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the vibrant launch of Pride Month in Shepherdstown, where a multitude of events brought together locals and visitors in celebration of the LGBTQ+

Shepherdstown Actor Doug Harris Nominated for Drama Desk Award

Actor in play produced by CATF nominated for 2025 Drama Desk Award The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Friday, May 30, 2025 By Staff In a recent announcement by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, actor Doug Harris from Shepherdstown has been nominated for a 2025 Drama Desk Award for his lead role in the play

Shepherdstown's Shepherds Blessings Brings Bubble Tea Back

Shepherds Blessings expands into new space, brings bubble tea back to town The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 29, 2025 By Staff Shepherds Blessings, a local shop in Shepherdstown, has relocated to a larger space on West German Street to reintroduce bubble tea to the community. The store, co-owned by Betty

Shepherd University Graduate Eli Hall Achieves Fulbright Scholarship

Recent Shepherd graduate becomes first to receive Fulbright scholarship The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 29, 2025 By Staff Eli Hall, a distinguished Shepherd University graduate from Hansford, has made history as the first student from the institution to receive a Fulbright scholarship. Announced by the Fulbright U.S. Student program

Live Music Brings Joy to Shepherdstown Farmers Market

Moving with the music The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 29, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle highlights a vibrant Sunday at the Shepherdstown Farmers Market, where locals enjoyed live music. Kenny Abell entertained passersby near the War Memorial Building, while families danced to the tunes of Paul the Resonator. Additionally,