Author: Calvin Pynn
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Calvin Pynn, Contributor
Calvin Pynn is a freelance reporter based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, primarily covering local politics and other issues in the city for The Citizen. He is also a reporter for WMRA Public Radio along with a few of his friends at The Citizen, and is also the Adviser for James Madison University's student-run radio station, WXJM. Calvin grew up in the New River Valley and attended Radford University, where he was a Producer and On-Air Talent for WVRU, and the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the school's newspaper, The Tartan. Since graduating in 2012, his work has appeared in The Roanoke Times, The Southwest Times, the Daily News-Record, and as part of a reporting project for WQSV 106.3 FM in Staunton. Aside from that, Calvin is a relentless music nerd who plays guitar, collects vinyl, and supports local bands.
School board selects Phillips as chair; District adjusts class offering list
The Harrisonburg City School Board started its first meeting of 2025 by elevating Emma Phillips from vice chair to serve as the board’s chair this year, while new board member Tim Howley was unanimously elected vice chair.
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Rockingham Co. again rejects Valley Interfaith Action’s public transit program
An effort to bring county-wide, on-demand public transit to Rockingham County has encountered another roadblock.
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Housing development at former quarry site wins council’s approval
The Harrisonburg City Council agreed to zoning changes to allow a major housing project to be built around the old Frazier Quarry despite some neighbors’ concerns.
Some anxieties about Trump’s second term come out during Congressman Cline’s town hall event
Several dozen people pressed Republican U.S. Rep. Ben Cline on Monday evening about their concerns regarding potential mass deportations of immigrants and LGBTQ+ people’s rights during Donald Trump’s second term.
Council denies townhomes development, allows for bow-hunting of deer
The Harrisonburg City Council turned down a rezoning request to construct several dozen townhomes off Port Republic Road in a rare 3-2 vote. The council also amended an ordinance to grant some leniency to bow hunters who plan to hunt deer and other game within the city limits during archery seasons.
Board delays decision on new school start times to consider more information about available bus drivers
The Harrisonburg City School Board will vote on the proposed new start times for the city’s school district at its March 19 work session to give board members more time to consider new information, including about available bus drivers.
City Council turns down collective bargaining, adopts ceasefire resolution
Officers in the Harrisonburg Police Department and other city employees cannot form collective bargaining units after city council members voted against a proposed ordinance. The council members, however, approved several other initiatives at Tuesday night’s meeting, including multiple public infrastructure projects and a resolution supporting calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.
February 14, 2024
Approvals for recovery homes and Northeast Neighborhood improvements move ahead
Local mental health organization Strength In Peers can now use a house on North Main Street as an addiction recovery home after the city council on Tuesday approved the rezoning of that property to allow for boarding houses.