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Shepherdstown Nonprofit Expands Services Amid Volunteer Shortage

Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers continues its long-standing service The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Staff Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, founded in 1990 by local churches in Shepherdstown, continues to provide essential services such as transportation, medical equipment lending, and companionship to residents in need. With a

Town Run Theater Company Launches at Shepherdstown's Opera House

Shepherdstown Opera House forms the Town Run Theater Company The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports the formation of the Town Run Theater Company, a new community theater at the historic Shepherdstown Opera House. Led by artistic director Joe Yates and co-owner Harriet Pearson,

Join the Historic Shepherdstown Commission for Local Heritage

Support local history by joining Historic Shepherdstown Commission and Museum The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 13, 2025 By Staff The Historic Shepherdstown Commission and Museum is actively encouraging locals to join its 2025 membership campaign. This initiative supports the preservation and celebration of Shepherdstown's unique history, architecture, and

Harpers Ferry Residents Embrace Tulip Traditions for Spring

The time of ‘Tulip Mania’ The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 13, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle explores the phenomenon of 'Tulip Mania,' which captivated 17th-century Dutch society as tulips became luxurious commodities. This historical craze, driven by emerging merchants and exotic goods from places like the Ottoman

Shepherdstown's New Book Club Tackles Banned Literature

Banned books to be challenged through new book club, children’s storytime The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 13, 2025 By Staff On March 2, Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown will launch a new Banned Book Club aimed at addressing the rising trend of book censorship and bans across the country.

Shepherdstown Group Enriches Library with Philip Roth Collection

Group donates entire collection of Philip Roth books to Shepherdstown Public Library The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 13, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the donation of an entire collection of Philip Roth's books to the Shepherdstown Public Library by the Legendary Shepherdstown Philip Roth Reading

Shepherdstown Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Local Pop-Up Markets

‘Shot through the heart’: Valentine’s Day markets fill town with celebratory spirit The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, February 13, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the festive spirit as Shepherdstown hosted two vibrant pop-up markets ahead of Valentine’s Day, showcasing local artisans' unique creations. Held at