City Receives PPE Donation from Sister City Xuzhou, China

Yesterday, the City of Morgantown received a donation of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) from its Sister City, Xuzhou, China. The donation includes 20,000 FDA certified face masks, 500 surgical gowns, and 300 face goggles.

“This accomplishmen...

City Managers Order Prohibits Gatherings in Select Locations to Expand Public Health Measures

Today, Interim City Manager Emily Muzzarelli signed a written order prohibiting parties and social gatherings at residential units in certain areas of the city.

Authorization for the order comes from city council’s approval of Emergency Ordinance...

City Council Approves Emergency Ordinance 2020-5 Regulating Group Gatherings

On Sept. 1, Morgantown City Council approved Emergency Ordinance 2020-5, which limits group gatherings to 25 people. The ordinance also authorizes the City Manager to further limit the numbers allowed to gather both socially, in private residences, and in...

City of Morgantown Extends No Fee Temporary Outdoor Dining Program

The City of Morgantown has extended its temporary outdoor dining program until Dec. 31.

The program was initially put into place following Governor Jim Justice’s Safer-at-Home order in May. It is meant to help promote safer public access to resta...

Morgantown Fire Department Responds to 2nd Alarm Fire

At approximately 7:36 p.m. on Sept. 12, the Morgantown Fire Department was dispatched to 11 Shaw Place for a residential home full of smoke. 

Fire crews arrived to find smoke throughout the structure, and after a primary search, discovered the fir...

Morgantown Police Respond to Shooting Incident

At approximately 2:47 p.m. on Sept. 23, officers of the Morgantown Police Department responded to a report of shots fired near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Pietro Street.

Upon arrival, officers observed a male lying on the sidewalk in front ...