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Inherited Justice Black Hole

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In Memory of George Floyd, and Too Many Others We circle,Resisting the pull,Watching what we say,Where we go.“Remember who you are,”Our parents warn,As we circle,Trying to keep our distanceFrom the no escape. We circle,From the orbitsWhere “kindship” wasGone with the wind of theAuction block, toMore sophisticated waysTo give a life for a living. We circle,Ten Read the Full Story >>

Earth Day Activities At Sam Michaels Park

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Elks Run WaterFaire is organizing an Earth Day 2023 event on Saturday, April 22 at Sam Michaels Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Activities will include bird and nature walks, a rain barrel workshop, a rain garden planting at the park, and food trucks. This will be a family friendly event with activities for kids and adults to explore the wonder of nature in their own backyard. Read the Full Story >>

Double SNAP Incentives at Farmers Markets

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The SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are a form of government assistance that helps low-income individuals and families purchase food. For 8 years now, with the help of federal and local grants, the Charles Town and Shepherdstown Markets have doubled SNAP benefits, providing a way for low-income individuals and families to access fresh, healthy food. Read the Full Story >>

Spring Brings Growth

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First it’s the daffodils. Then it’s the forsythia. The wind still blows cold, but springtime is in the air. Doug Pifer explains that some of the haze we see around this time is quite natural — just trees doing what trees do. Local garden club leaders have been eager for spring too. For some, it’s been a four-year wait to stage their annual home and garden tour. It’s quite a show, and it raises money for beautification projects around the Eastern Panhandle. Read the Full Story >>