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Project would put 27 townhouses on expanded Metro Towers property

A zoning map amendment that would allow for the future construction of up to 27 townhouses between Evans Street and Metro Towers is headed to Morgantown City Council with the support of the city’s planning commission.  The commission voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend approval ...

New South High charter school plan headed to planning commission

MORGANTOWN — A reconfigured plan to open a charter school in the former Monongalia County Schools central office building at 13 South High Street will soon be before the Morgantown Planning Commission.  Abdul Tarabishy is one three individuals who make up AST Morgantown Properties, the ...

City's planning commission approves vape shop restrictions

MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Planning Commission has given its blessing to a zoning text amendment that would prohibit any new tobacco/vape shops from opening downtown.  It’s recommending Morgantown City Council do the same.  During its most-recent regular meeting, the ...

New cannabis dispensary location proposed in Sabraton

MORGANTOWN — Plans are underway to build a medical cannabis dispensary at the intersection of Hartman Run and Earl Core roads, in Sabraton.  The Morgantown Planning Commission signed off on a minor subdivision request this week splitting the large corner parcel that includes Ellie’s ...

For family-friendly downtown, focus on store looks, not store type

How many smoke and vape shops is too many? The Morgantown Planning Commission is considering a change in zoning ordinances to limit any more vape/tobacco stores from coming to downtown. The concern is that too many such stores make High Street and its offshoots a less welcoming place for ...

Modeling civic engagement for the next generation

You may have seen that in addition to reading and math scores, the Nation’s Report Card also noted a decrease in students’ history and civics scores. There’s certainly an argument for suggesting teaching less history (or less accurate history) directly impacts students’ understanding ...