An upcoming Chamber of Commerce study considers whether, by consolidating some functions, Morgantown-area municipalities could give us all more of the services we love. The Morgantown area is growing fast. From 1990 to 2010, the permanent population of our little four-city metropolis—Granville, Morgantown, Star City, and Westover—barely grew. But in the five years from 2010 to 2015, it grew by more than 10 percent. From congested roads…
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Each year, the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses, people, and organizations that are moving our town forward. Rooms with a View The Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce 2018 New Business of the Year Award goes to Courtyard by Marriott. The developers of the new Courtyard by Marriott Morgantown wanted to take the concept of “a room with a view” to a whole…
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When WVU built its Agricultural Sciences Building on the former Evans farm in 1961, what became the Evansdale Campus was still open land with a wide view. The first two units of the Towers residence hall opened in 1965, which is about the year this black and white photograph was taken. What a difference 50 years makes—mainly, just the past…
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Known as a skiing hub, Seven Springs Mountain Resort has much to offer all visitors, even those who don’t want to hit the slopes. Skiers both avid and ambivalent can find plenty of winter entertainment about an hour’s drive from Morgantown at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Laurel Highlands, the tallest mountain range in the state. The…
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Morgantown enjoys a wealth of theater performances this fall. The holiday season brings us many of the best theater performances of the year, and this year, Morgantown isn’t holding back. From classics to comedy and simple to spectacular, there’s a show for everyone. Here’s our guide. M.T. Pockets Theatre Company M.T. Pockets has multiple shows this fall and holiday season….
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