On this Morning in West Virginia, Martinsburg doesn’t have a public skate park, so local residents spent 10 years building one from scratch. They’re not alone. Skaters across the country are adding ramps and rails to abandoned lots and calling them DIY skateparks.
Reporter Jack Walker visited Martinsburg’s Do-It-Yourself Park. He talked to skaters about the spot, plus the push to make it permanent.
Additionally, how do governments and emergency response agencies ensure the safety of people with disabilities during chemical and oil spills?A Pittsburgh-based public relations organization focused on environmental issues in the region Hear from our radio show, Allegheny Front.
This episode also features an update on the interim session of the West Virginia General Assembly after several committees met on Sunday.
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Our news bureau receives support from Shepherd University and the Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Eric Douglas produced this episode.
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