For already strapped area food banks, summer won’t offer a break
When schools close for summer break, Virginia families lose access to the breakfasts and lunches children receive during the academic year, creating additional financial strain at a time when food costs remain high.
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Before the music stopped, the Golden Pony rocked Harrisonburg
To close its 11-year run as Harrisonburg’s go-to stage for all types of local and touring musical acts, The Golden Pony hosted four final shows with a characteristically eclectic mix of sounds.
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Upcoming play at Court Square Theater adds new drama to an old story
Next on the Big Bad Wolf’s list is to huff and puff and blow the audience away. “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf” by Joseph Robinette is the theater group Act One’s next production, which the cast will perform June 19-21 at Court Square Theater.
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$2 annual stormwater fee increase to help fund key drainage projects
The City Council this week unanimously agreed to increase the stormwater utility fee as part of a plan to help fund major drainage and stormwater projects.
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City schools and Blue Ridge Community College solidify new career program
With signatures and a handshake, the president of Blue Ridge Community College and the superintendent of Harrisonburg City Public Schools formally established the Career Center for city high school students.
Community Perspective: A response to a recent perspectives piece on Valley Interfaith Action
A contributed perspectives piece sent in by Sam Nickels of Harrisonburg
‘Bach is for everyone’: Festival features concerts and recitals all week
The 34th annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival will hold a week-long concert series through June 14, offering opportunities for people to explore and appreciate the music of the prolific Baroque-era composer.
Community Perspective: Valley Interfaith Action: Alinsky’s Playbook Has Come to Rockingham County
A contributed perspectives piece sent in by Dave Briggman of Keezletown
2nd annual Townie Together event raises $13k in honor of neighbor with ALS
Fueled by local musicians, people from across the area raised more than $13,000 during last weekend’s Townie Together event, which this year supported a Harrisonburg resident diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
