Author: K. Mauser
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K. Mauser, contributor
After years in limbo, historic Harrison House could finally get its multi-million-dollar renovation
Harrisonburg’s Public Works department is hoping to make $4 million worth of renovations and restorations to the historic Thomas Harrison House by June 2026 with the help of a state grant.
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Harrisonburg urges water conservation efforts as drought conditions mount
For the first time in his life, Public Utilities Director Mike Collins believes Harrisonburg may be entering a drought with conditions that are already requiring some large water users to voluntarily conserve water.
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City leaders ‘move from injustice to justice’ through sustainability education
Harrisonburg will apply for a grant aimed at helping disadvantaged communities reduce pollution and make neighborhoods more resilient to climate change.
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Sunset market attracts ‘different crowd’ and more than food vendors
Mike Hott, owner of the locally-owned Hott Apiary, sets up a table at every Harrisonburg farmers market to sell his product and talk with customers.
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Harrisonburg’s population goes down but households in poverty ticks up
Although Harrisonburg’s total population decreased by 278 people from 2023 to 2024, the number of households in poverty increased by 356, or 2% of the city’s population.
Quilt museum leaves downtown Harrisonburg, and city looks to use its historic building
Downtown Harrisonburg bid goodbye to the Virginia Quilt Museum on Saturday, as it moved five miles down the road to Silver Lake Mill in Dayton and prepares to reopen June 29.
City aims to keep tobacco and vape shops 1,000 feet from schools and daycares
A new measure will prevent tobacco, smoke and vape shops from opening within 1,000 feet of Harrisonburg daycare centers or public and private schools.
City to launch national search for new police leader as Chief Warner departs
After Harrisonburg Police Chief Kelley Warner announced Thursday evening she was leaving that role in June, city officials began planning to conduct a national search for her replacement.
