Ella Munnelly
Mindfulness and meditation on Martha’s Vineyard
In early September, Tibetan monks carefully poured grains of colored sand onto a wooden table inside Slough Farm’s barn, transforming the space into a...
Holiday re-spiriting
At Chicken Alley, the preparation for the winter holiday season begins far before December. The thrift store sets aside items year-round in preparation for...
The ‘Big Shot’ of Black Dog Tavern
As the rain came down hard on the Vineyard Haven waterfront, Charlene Douglas, Elena Grinblatas, and I found comfort in the warm meal provided...
A delicious way to support community services
The second annual Great Martha's Vineyard Bake-Off was held this weekend, with bakeries, cafés, and restaurants across the Island creating and serving special treats...
Helping an island across the ocean
Smells of spicy jerk chicken, rice and peas, and mannish water soup wafted through the Island Inn event center in Oak Bluffs on Saturday...
Thanksgiving resources
As Thanksgiving approaches, Martha’s Vineyard is once again proving that no one has to face the holiday alone. From Food Pantry distributions and community...
When the Island sings
As the Island settles into its quiet winter rhythm, voices are rising together in harmony in a time that can otherwise be isolating. Community...
Honoring the legacy of Gus Ben David
Gus Ben David was nothing short of an Island legend. A beloved naturalist, educator, and wildlife advocate, his work profoundly shaped environmental understanding on...
Spirits & Spirits: Hotel Le Grangé
Throughout the final weekend of October, The Grange Hall opened its doors to welcome Islanders into Hotel Le Grangé — a once-grand, now-faded hotel...
Dinner at Rockfish
One October evening just before the clocks moved back, giving the Island an hour of sunlight in the morning which I’m sure I’ll sleep...
Día de los Muertos: A celebration of life
As dusk settled in over Aquinnah, dozens of Island community members gathered at the Aquinnah Cultural Center to celebrate Día de los Muertos, or...
Planning a future for downtown Aquinnah
Aquinnah is looking to shape and possibly develop its town center, and are looking to residents to help craft its future.
On Thursday, some 30...
Celebrating the changing season
The crisp air of autumn settled over the Ag Hall this past Saturday, as the grounds filled with families and friends celebrating the season's...
Lessons from Island elders
The voices of Island elders filled the room at MVTV Studios on Tuesday afternoon as students and community members gathered for a first look...
At nearly 100, Phillips Hardware prepares for emotional closing
After nearly a century, the iconic Oak Bluffs hardware store on Circuit Ave. will be closing its doors this weekend.
Phillips Hardware was founded in...
Sending off Capt. Robert Douglas
On Friday, the dock outside the Black Dog Tavern teemed with wooden sailboats, and the tall ships Shenandoah and the Alabama, as friends, family,...
MoGlo turns 50
In 1975, a young James(“Jim”) and Deborah ("Debbie") Athearn staked their future on a patch of Edgartown soil, a truck in a field, and...
Island’s only Indian restaurant celebrates opening
Global flavors meet Island soul at Indigo, Martha’s Vineyard's brand new — and only — Indian restaurant.
On Friday, staff at the Edgartown eatery and...
Reggae is alive at M.V. Soundfest
From local talent to Rastafarian drumbeats, Martha's Vineyard Sound Festival brought the Island to life this weekend, uniting Island talent with international acts in...
Local chef hits national stage
Chef Jayden Canady first came to Martha’s Vineyard in April of 2019 and quickly began working as a line cook at The Atlantic Fish...