American independence ‘made in Virginia’ celebration kicks off
America will mark 250 years from its independence in 2026, and Virginia is taking center stage in the national celebration with events, exhibits and programs in communities across the commonwealth.
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How a hard rain caused water treatment problems — and what that means for the future
As heavy rains battered the Valley last month, the city’s water treatment plant faced a major problem. Water coming into the facility after the May 14 rainstorm wasn’t just cloudy or tinted. It was brown.
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Discovery of unmarked graves leads to city closing alley next to Newtown Cemetery
City council members voted to close the alley adjacent to Newtown Cemetery which connects Hill and Sterling streets because of the evidence of unmarked graves in the space.
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Levitt Foundation’s ‘Harrisonburg Music Series’ amps up for third year at Turner Pavilion
From cumbia to blues, and roots rock to Ukrainian urban folk, the 2025 Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series kicks off on Wed., June 25, downtown.
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Rockingham schools to add multi-million dollar camera system and provide laptops to more elementary students
Rockingham County Public Schools officials wanted to get one thing clear: By installing security cameras in schools, they aren’t looking to surveil students and teachers. They want the technology as assurance in case of emergency.
School superintendent seeks to allow home-schooled students to attend Massanutten Technical Center
Home-schooled students in Harrisonburg might soon be allowed to take classes at Massanutten Technical Center.
Mural artist seeks to help people feel at home one community at a time
To Iorver Ikeseh, art is a universal language, and he seeks to use his painting talents and murals to communicate a sense of belonging around the world.
Nervous about federal cuts, city council members shift into back-up plan mode
During Tuesday’s Harrisonburg City Council meeting, several council members outlined fears that federal spending cuts would reduce the grant money that the city distributes each year to local nonprofit organizations.
County Republican group declines to endorse Cross or Irons in District 3 school board race
A Rockingham County Republican organization opted not to endorse any of the candidates who have secured the required number of signatures so far to run in this year’s District 3 school board election.
