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Needful Things Emporium Is Stocked For The Holidays

December 17, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Needful Things Emporium, shopping

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Needful Things Emporium in downtown Charles Town is home to almost 60 local vendors. Read the Full Story >>

Governor Celebrates Building Rehabilitation In Charles Town

May 22, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, historic preservation, redevelopment

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Mark Letenzi of Mitchell Park Companies recently completed the rehabilitation of the Stephenson building in downtown Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town Council Approves Outdoor Drinking District In Downtown

March 4, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Depot District, PODA

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The Charles Town City Council approved a new ordinance to allow patrons of participating downtown bars and restaurants to carry and consume alcoholic beverages outside. Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town Purchases Land For Downtown Park

March 3, 2025 Tagged With: American Public University, Charles Town downtown, Depot District

Depot District park (vacant land) - looking south

The City of Charles Town has acquired 2.9 acres of vacant land on the north side of the downtown business district that it plans to transform into a "Depot District" park.  Read the Full Story >>

Local Girl Scouts Present Art Show To Open Spotlight On Main

February 24, 2025 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Girl Scouts

girl scouts at art project

The Jefferson County Girl Scouts displayed their artistic talents and group spirit during the kickoff event at The Spotlight on Main located at 119 West. Washington Street.  Read the Full Story >>

Hot Chocolate Competition Heats Up Downtown Charles Town

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: Charles Town downtown, Charles Town merchants, Christmas, In Print Dec 2023

cartoon character statues with santa hats

Charles Town’s downtown merchants are hosting a hot chocholate competion again in 2023, on Saturday, December 16 from 4 to 6 pm. Read the Full Story >>

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