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Depot District

Charles Town Council Approves Outdoor Drinking District In Downtown

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

hip sips cup on bar

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 >>

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