Category: Harrisonburg Issues
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HHS biology teacher ‘knows how to bring her classroom to life’
In Anna Henkel’s biology class at Harrisonburg High School, students are likely to get a spoiler alert: “I’m going to ruin your life by making you see biology everywhere,” she tells them.
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Residents will have 24 hours to clean trash from their yards before the city takes action
If any trash — including disposable cups, containers, and wrappers — are visible in a yard, then the property owners will now have 24 hours to remove it after receiving a warning from the city. Council members approved the ordinance change in a 4-1 vote at their Tuesday meeting.
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City schools to explore creating an athletics academy
Superintendent Michael Richards announced a task force has been formed with the intent to create an athletics academy, similar to other interdisciplinary learning programs like the Fine Arts Academy at Harrisonburg High School.
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City schools look to Blue Ridge Community College to fill its career and technical education void
The plan for the Harrisonburg City Public Schools’ new career and technical education program, once the district withdraws from Massanutten Technical Center, will rely heavily on the area’s community college.
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Housing agency to buy Glen’s Fair Price Store
The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority plans to buy the Glen’s Fair Price Store property at 227 N. Main St. and turn the upper part of the building into 16 housing units above office space. The city council approved the purchase in 4-1 vote.
Valley Lanes gets new name, major upgrade following sale to Waynesboro family
String bowling has arrived in Harrisonburg.
Heading into winter, Navigation Center offers ‘huge blessing’ for those facing housing insecurity
The city’s nearly one-year-old Navigation Center, which is aimed at helping those struggling with housing, sits at the end of a long driveway off North Main Street. Its exterior is lined with potted plants that offer a splash of color to the white building. Inside, chairs line the walls to seat those waiting to check in, and a common room offers those seeking daytime or overnight services a place to sit and socialize. In a separate part of the building, the sleeping area holds neat rows of beds, each with a storage locker, bedside table and a small closet.
Change to Bluestone Town Center development will allow more buyers to be eligible
A wider range of households will be eligible to purchase homes at the Bluestone Town Center development after the city council’s decision Tuesday.
