MORGANTOWN — There were unique circumstances surrounding the 3rd Ward race in Morgantown’s 2019 municipal election. It appears as if history will repeat itself in 2021. Zack […]
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The enemy of a good democracy
Today we opine on the greatest enemy of democracy: Apathy. Yes, you read that correctly. Not attacks on state houses or hallowed halls of government; not mudslinging […]
Wards 5 and 7 look to be the only contested races for Morgantown City Council
MORGANTOWN — While there are candidates in every ward, it appears as if there will be contested races for just two of Morgantown’s seven city council seats […]
City of Morgantown looking to reassess how paving priorities are established
MORGANTOWN — With the loss of the 2020 paving season to COVID, the City of Morgantown is effectively heading into the third year of the five-year paving […]
Runway extension progress, potential FOP suit among Morgantown Council issues
MORGANTOWN — Runway extension progress and pushback from the Fraternal Order of Police were among a number of issues raised during Tuesday’s regular session of Morgantown City […]
Morgantown Council to consider bonds for needed parking garage repairs
MORGANTOWN — After an initial delay, critical repairs to the Morgantown Parking Authority’s multi-level garage on University Avenue are about to get the green light. In the […]
Theater, museum boards on the block as city considers overarching arts commission
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown is in the process of establishing an overarching arts commission, spelling changes for the leadership structure of two city attractions. Morgantown […]
A review board is a proactive practice
MORGANTOWN — The creation of a Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board is not an attack on the Morgantown Police Department, but a proactive effort to build […]
Morgantown to merge code enforcement, development services departments
MORGANTOWN — During a recent city of Morgantown budgeting workshop, City Manager Kim Haws said there has been a focus on increasing the efficiency within the city’s […]
Morgantown City Council gets look at ‘very preliminary’ 2022 spending plan
MORGANTOWN — “With the uncertainties of COVID …” — a phrase that played heavily into a Wednesday evening budgeting workshop held by the city of Morgantown. Members of […]
