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Foodie Q&A: Melissa Lapp of Friendly City Food Co-op
My grandma was all about simple cooking. She would always talk about how you can have simple food, but the way you present it is everything.
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It’s Harrisonburg vs. Marion, Ohio, for a national championship of livable cities
After navigating several rounds of eliminations, Harrisonburg is now one of two finalists for the Strongest Town Champion — a national online competition that aims to highlight communities dedicated to fostering progress across key areas, like housing, transportation and public safety.
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Hundreds in Harrisonburg vent their anger at Trump and Washington
Harrisonburg’s version of Saturday’s “Hands Off” rally — aimed at protesting President Donald Trump’s agenda — attracted more than 400 people to Court Square, many of whom carried signs and chanted to vent frustration at mass federal layoffs, funding cuts and deportations.
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The Harrisonburg Innovation Hub provides a new space for workspace productivity
Tucked away in private enclaves, desks invite focus. Lounge chairs foster collaboration among colleagues, while conference rooms buzz with fresh ideas.
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Poetry Possibilities
“I want to take poetry outside the purview of academia,” says local poet Gbenga Adesina at the start of a spring workshop he is giving at Central Library, part of the programming for the Big Read 2025.
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Better listening is key to the city and JMU being better neighbors, leaders say
Strengthening the connections between JMU and Harrisonburg will require a little more listening and maybe a little less noise (especially late at night), according to panelists at a special town-gown forum Monday.
Harrisonburg’s first Stone Soup event highlights the importance of community
The Harrisonburg Farmers Market starts a new tradition at 11 a.m. Saturday: Stone Soup. The event draws inspiration from the traditional folktale “Stone Soup,” retold by Heather Forest, which highlights the power of community and collective effort.
JMU selects its next university president
James Madison University has announced the selection of its next President, James C. Schmidt, who has served as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.
