A locally-owned downtown Bridgeport retailer has closed its doors. Owned and operated by Denine Marks for the past eight years, The Country Peddler wrapped up business this week. “It happened pretty quickly,” she Continue Reading
Is Mia Margherita known for bringing back the coal-fired brick oven pizza or for its steeped-in-culture authentic Italian atmosphere? It is perhaps a toss-up. It was in 2013 that Scott Duarte and company opened the Continue Reading
West Virginia Strong – The Comeback is about transitioning into normal business and recreation activity while still safeguarding against COVID-19. And that’s just how the Tournament of Champions is Continue Reading
There’s no one happier than a kid in a candy store. Bobby Anderson can vouch for that. Anderson and her husband Gary are the owners of Candy Unlimited at Meadowbrook Mall. For nearly 14 years, they have been Continue Reading
Ask a Bridgeport resident about his favorite city spot – and here at the Greater Bridgeport CVB, we often do – and you’ll get a variety of answers. Some say Hinkle & Deegan Lakes, city parks and trails, Continue Reading
In April of 2014, Tim and Jade Meagher opened Meagher’s Irish Pub. Located at Charles Pointe, the restaurant was inspired by Tim’s Irish ancestry and the tradition of pubs – short for public houses – being the Continue Reading
In January, the Bumgardner family shared their vision for Insight Astronomy, slated to open in early-Spring. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that opening was delayed, but the new business owners said what has resulted Continue Reading
Just how safe is Bridgeport? According to a recent study conducted by Safewise.com, the city is among the safest in West Virginia. Based on the national home security company’s June 4 report, Bridgeport moved Continue Reading
It is just time for something happy and uplifting; a bright, colorful reason to smile. That’s what Lisa Lang, owner of About You Monograms, said inspired her to have a floral mural painted on the outside of her Continue Reading
Whether your vacation plans got hijacked or you’re just looking for some adventure and recreation, several West Virginia state parks are just a day trip away from our beautiful city of Bridgeport. . About 30 miles Continue Reading