Morgantown, WV | Official Website

Welcome to Morgantown! The City of Morgantown welcomes all people regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, ancestry, age, abilities, blindness, economic, family or veteran status, or life situation. We strive to be an inclusive community for our residents and visitors. We ask everyone to act with a helpful intent, to respond to each other with civility, and to treat our environment with respect.

Whether you’re in town for a conference at the Waterfront Place Hotel, attending a WVU Football or Basketball game, shopping or dining in our historic downtown, or exploring the great outdoors in one of our parks, Morgantown is a city that has something for everyone!

Morgantown Parking Authority Begins Installing Smart Card Parking Meters

Over the next few weeks, the Morgantown Parking Authority will replace 510 parking meters throughout downtown Morgantown. The updated meters will feature a new Smart Card payment option. Read on...
City Receives $1.9 Million for Runway Extension Project from the U.S. Department of Transportation

On July 1, Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin announced that the City of Morgantown will receive $1,902,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the runway extension project at the Morgantown Municipal Airport. Read on...
Businesses Asked to Notify City if They Were Mistakenly Charged Municipal Sales and Use Tax

If any business has received notice to pay the municipal sales and use tax and they are not located in city limits, they should contact the Finance Department at 304-284-7408. Read on...
Ruby Amphitheater, Riverfront Park and Walnut Street Landing Renovation Project Completed

Long awaited renovations to the Ruby Amphitheater, Riverfront Park, and Walnut Street Landing are completed following just over a year of construction. Read on...

Pipeline Replacements to Cause Delay’s on Kingwood Street and 8th Street

Beginning May 27, motorists can expect delays on Kingwood Street and 8th Street as Dominion Energy upgrades gas pipelines in the area. Read on...
City of Morgantown Offers Temporary Outdoor Dining Program

In an effort to promote safe public access to restaurants and businesses following the “Safer-at-Home” Order by Governor Justice, the City of Morgantown is expanding use of public space for outdoor dining. Read on...
Detonation of Fireworks is Prohibited Within City Limits

Fourth of July celebrations are just days away and it’s important to remember your own safety and the laws the City of Morgantown has in place that keep those around you safe. Read on...
Morgantown Police Investigate Shooting

Officers of the Morgantown Police Department responded to Ruby Memorial Hospital due to a call of a gunshot wound at approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 2, 2020. Read on...

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