Category: Harrisonburg Issues
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City and JMU to create group to improve ‘neighborly bonds’
Seeking to improve the relationship between JMU and the city and head off tensions between college students and their neighbors, Harrisonburg is launching a “working group” of local government and university staff, as well as residents and students.
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Arrests of family members at councilwoman’s home casts cloud on her re-election bid
Several people were arrested this week at the home of Councilwoman Monica Robinson following an investigation into allegations of prostitution and internet crimes involving juvenile victims.
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Intern Spotlight: Calvin’s First Year at Princeton
Jun 26, 2026
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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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$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.
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.
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.
Temporary school budget moves ahead with 12% raise for instructional assistants
The school board on Tuesday approved a temporary budget which included a 12% raise for instructional assistants. This 2026-27 school budget is a placeholder for when the state approves its spending plan, which is not expected to be until June.
