Author: Lizzie Stone
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Lizzie Stone, city council reporter
New ‘green corridors’ planned for downtown
Harrisonburg’s Public Works Department staff are planning to create more green spaces downtown, install more stormwater management infrastructure across the city and take over some maintenance for some of the city schools’ stormwater infrastructure.
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Planned renovations to Harrison House and historic city hall buildings move forward
A $25.8 million renovation will add the historic city hall buildings to an expanded complex for city offices. Additionally, a $1 million renovation will restore the Harrison House’s exterior and create a terrace for public viewing.
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Harrisonburg remains split on Link Apartment development ahead of April 28 public hearing
The city council, for a second time, will hear from people about the proposed downtown apartment complex, called The Link, during the council’s April 28 meeting.
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Residents add their voices to petition calling for city to cancel Flock camera contract
About 40 people registered their concerns at Tuesday’s city council meeting about Harrisonburg’s contract with the Flock camera company.
3 voting locations changed for planned April special election
People who usually vote at Spotswood Elementary, Keister Elementary and Thomas Harrison Middle have been reassigned to other locations when casting their ballot on a proposed constitutional amendment during Virginia’s April 21 special election.
Council members speak out against ‘racism and hatred’ in national politics
City council members on Tuesday warned of the effects of racism they see in national politics and how it contributes to fear and harm for the Harrisonburg community.
Council seeks answers about I.C.E. actions in Harrisonburg
Council members shared the text of a letter they sent to federal and state leaders in December outlining their “deep concern over recent federal law immigration enforcement actions in Harrisonburg.”
April 29, 2026
Council and community remain split over The Link; Vote delayed until June
The Harrisonburg city council on Tuesday heard a second round of public comments on a proposed mixed-use development downtown, then delayed their rezoning vote on development of The Link apartments. Developers have proposed the complex to be built where the Lindsey Funeral Home on Main Street stands.
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