š± How Martinsburgās low costs and DC train link attract new neighbors
Martinsburg, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Martinsburg! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Martinsburgās low costs and DC train link attract new neighbors
- How Martinsburgās showdown could reshape the Class AAAA softball bracket
Also on today's calendar: Wine & Shine Fest and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: An a.m. shower, then breezy, temps: high: 61, low: 47.
- Friday: Pleasant; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 8 Budget Friendly West Virginia Towns That Locals Love To Call Home (takingthekids.com) ā Martinsburg is highlighted as one of West Virginiaās most budget-friendly towns, with significantly lower home prices than nearby Maryland and Virginia plus direct MARC train service to Washington, D.C. The piece emphasizes Martinsburgās revitalizing downtown, Civil War history, outdoor access, and improving Berkeley County schools, making it especially appealing for commuters, families, and remote workers seeking affordability without losing big-city opportunities. 
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ā¢ Morgantown closes in on a state tournament berth with a 7-0 win over Wheeling Park (wvmetronews.com) ā Martinsburgās softball team is part of a key regional matchup whose winner will face Wheeling Park in an elimination game, shaping the path to the Class AAAA state tournament. Morgantownās 7-0 win over Wheeling Park sets up a host game against Jefferson, while Martinsburg battles Spring Mills to stay alive in the bracket. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Wine & Shine Festival ā
Boydville, The Inn at Martinsburg, 601 S Queen St, Martinsburg
12:00 pm
Saturday May 30
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Other local events
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Wine & Shine Fest ā
Boydville, The Inn at Martinsburg, 601 S Queen St, Martinsburg
12:00 pm -
Main Street Martinsburg ā
Main Street Martinsburg, 142 N Queen St, Martinsburg
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Main Street Martinsburg ā
Main Street Martinsburg, 142 N Queen St, Martinsburg
5:00 pm
Saturday May 30
Friday June 5
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š Events Nearby
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Case Nature Center Open Day
Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town
9:30 am -
Monthly Program | Main Street: A Proven Strategy for Historic Small Towns ā
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, 213 N King St, Shepherdstown
6:30 pm -
Cheat Codes of Shootingā¢ 1 (Hedgesville, WV) ā
Shadow Hawk Defense, 436 Apple Harvest Dr, Hedgesville
9:00 am -
Kurt Crandall & True Story - Live Blues Music ā
Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W German St, Shepherdstown
7:30 pm -
Trail Stewards Volunteer Workday at Cool Spring Preserve
Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town
9:30 am -
Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve ā
Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town
7:30 am -
Trail Stewards Volunteer Workday at Yankauer Nature Preserve
Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg
1:30 pm -
Amani Brewing 5K & Beer Mile ā
Amani Brewing, 654 Ropp Dr, Martinsburg
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
Saturday May 23
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Community Yard Sale May 16, 8-2pm
Jewelry, kids new craft items , tools, collectibles, household goods, furniture, toys . You name it someone in the community may have it . Hereās anā¦ (Nextdoor Stonebridge)
- Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashiers in Martinsburg. Apply here.
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Early Morning) - Commons (The) - WV in Martinsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsburg here.
š Nearby News
Hedgesville
- Local tennis players set for state tournament (journal-news.net)
Inwood
- UMBC Athletics Holds 2026 Gritty Awards on Monday Evening (umbcretrievers.com)
- Aimee Marie Hartman (wvnews.com)
Shepherdstown
- 'Rooted in liberty' (rightedition.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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