Julie Perine

Bridgeport

Writer and Public Relations Director at Connect Bridgeport

Writer, deli co-owner, wife, mom & mimi, child of God; Love to bike, fish, take pics, travel, soak up the sun - yep, that's me

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BHS Alumni & Friends Foundation Announces Plans for 2025 Hall of Fame Banquet

2 days ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

Honoring 2025 inductees, the Bridgeport High School Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame Banquet will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at the “O” by Oliverio’s. Social hour will start at 6 p.m. with dinner and introductions of inductees beginning at 7 p.m. The Hall of Fame is open to BHS graduates and non-BHS graduates. Alumnae must have benefited society or the community in which they live, excelled in their chosen field, or directly contributed to BHS through time or talent.
Ribbon Cut on Eighteenth Avenue Boutique

5 days ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

Ribbon Cut on Eighteenth Avenue Boutique By Julie Perine on May 10, 2025 On Friday, May 9, the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce came to 102 Hill Street in Bridgeport for the official ribbon cutting of Eighteenth Avenue, owned by Samantha Hall. The following day, the grand opening of the boutique took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and it is now open for business 12-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12-6 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
WV Kicks is Open on West Main Street

5 days ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

Whether you are in the market for the most popular high-end sports shoes or a pair of reasonably priced ones, WV Kicks has them from Travis Scott Black Phantoms at $1200 to casual shoes priced under $30. Now open at 142 West Main Street in Bridgeport, the retailer is fully stocked with brands including Jordan, Nike, Dunks, Kobe, New Balance, On Cloud, Travis Scott and more.
25th Anniversary WV Botanic Garden Day is Saturday

6 days ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

25th Anniversary WV Botanic Garden Day is Saturday By Julie Perine on May 09, 2025 Featuring 85 acres of lush nature, eight gardens and 4.5 miles of walking trails, the WV Botanic Garden is hosting a 25th anniversary event on Saturday, May 10. “This will be the fifth year that we’ve done WV Botanic Garden Day, but this being our silver anniversary, we are going to be playing off that theme,” said Jasmine Allison, Visitors Center Manager.
West Virginia Botanic Garden to Host 25th Anniversary WV Botanic Garden Day Saturday

1 week ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

West Virginia Botanic Garden to Host 25th Anniversary WV Botanic Garden Day Saturday By Julie Perine on May 07, 2025 Featuring 85 acres of lush nature, eight gardens and 4.5 miles of walking trails, the WV Botanic Garden is hosting a 25th anniversary event on Saturday, May 10.
ABB Summer Kickoff & Food Truck Festival Offering More Seasonal Fun than Ever

1 week ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

The 2025 ABB Summer Kickoff and Food Truck Festival will offer all fun and activities of the past plus some brand-new features. It all happens 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 31. “The ABB has been meeting for months, pinning down some fun features for this year’s kickoff,” said Jaclyn Rominger, Associated Businesses of Bridgeport president.
WV KICKS HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING

1 week ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

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Tickets on Sale for Hotsinpiller Foundation's Paint the Night Blue Dance

2 weeks ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

On the evening of Saturday, June 7 – the day of the Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K – race supporters and members of the community will come together for a celebration. Celebrating the race’s 15th anniversary, the very first “Paint the Night Blue” ball will be held at The “O” by Oliverio’s. A ticketed event featuring live music, appetizers, signature cocktails and a cash bar, it’s an evening not to be forgotten and one that has been imagined for some time.
B&H Beauty Collective Opens in Bridgeport

2 weeks ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

B&H Beauty Collective Opens in Bridgeport By Julie Perine on April 27, 2025 Just open on Doctors Drive in Bridgeport, B&H Beauty Collective offers hair color, cuts and styles to please. The new salon also features a collaborative effort of Brittany Kemmerer and Haley Helmick, stylists who have worked together for the past decade. “I had Studio BK in Clarksburg for 11 years and Haley was with me for 10 of those years,” Kemmerer said.
Main Street Photo Stroll

2 weeks ago | connect-bridgeport.com | Julie Perine

Main Street Photo Stroll By Julie Perine on April 26, 2025 It was a beautiful spring weekday, sunny and with temperatures soaring beyond the 70s. It was an opportune time to stroll Bridgeport's Main Street. The gallery below features some of our city's eateries and retailers, a scene that has seen some recent changes - with more on the way! Stay up to date with regular visits to Connect-Bridgeport.com and greater-bridgeport.com.