Lots of different opinions prompt council to wait six weeks to decide on Link Apartments project
The Harrisonburg city council will vote on Sept. 23 on whether to rezone land at the edge of downtown to allow construction of a six-story complex called the Link Apartments.
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Needed housing or eyesore? People of Harrisonburg get their chance to weigh in on apartment complex
One item on Tuesday’s city council agenda has already caused a stir with Harrisonburg residents, as the desire for affordable housing within walking distance of downtown collides with those who don’t want a large apartment complex in that particular spot.
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Community Perspective: A Gentle Plea to Keep R-3
A contributed perspectives piece by Carl Larsson
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City and county school boards’ divorce sends them in different directions for future technical and career education
In the wake of the Harrisonburg School Board’s decision Tuesday to end its six-decade partnership with the Rockingham County School Board in operating the Massanutten Technical Center, plans are underway to provide those vocational courses and opportunities to city school students.
Book Review: Representation
As a middle-aged white woman, I taught English and history to immigrant black and brown teens in D.C. Public Schools. I observed that my students were more engaged in my classroom if they saw aspects of themselves in books, authors, and guest speakers. Representation is important.
In District 3 race, Lauren Mullen calls for less politics, more focus on ‘student wellbeing’
When Lauren Mullen was in high school, she found herself bored and uninterested and dropped out. In less than a year, she went back to get her degree then later became a double Duke, receiving two degrees from JMU.
Hilary Irons emphasizes bringing ‘professionalism, respect, humility’ to 3rd District school board seat
For the second time in four years, Hilary Irons is running against Matt Cross for Rockingham County’s school board in the 3rd District — although a rematch wasn’t always the plan for Irons.
After months of fighting with the county, city school board votes to end its involvement with Massanutten Technical Center
The Harrisonburg City School Board voted Tuesday night to end a nearly six-decade partnership with the Rockingham County School Board to jointly operate the area’s vocational and professional school.
