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Spanberger, local leaders break ground on I-81 expansion
Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger joined Democrats and Republicans at Rocktown High School to break ground on an Interstate 81 expansion, which will widen the corridor passing through Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
More students enter county schools with special education needs
For the first time, more than 1,500 students with special education needs are enrolled in Rockingham County schools, marking a gradual 13.5% increase over the past three years.
‘HCPS does better than the state’: Harrisonburg schools reveal updated Equity Strategic Plan
Some of last year’s Standards of Learning test scores and graduation statistics show Harrisonburg public school students rising above the state average for some minority groups. The city schools’ equity strategic plan sought to help students among three demographics: Black students, Students with disabilities and English Learners.
Blacks Run Clean Up Day protects Harrisonburg’s natural resources
On April 11, Harrisonburg is rolling up its sleeves.
Book Review: Letter-Writing Bonds
Now, when I re-read batches of letters that one or the other of us saved, I find the vulnerability in them astounding.
Community Perspective: Nominations for the honorary title “Harrisonburger”
A contributed perspectives piece by E.K. Knappenberger In this era of political violence and Trumpian self-aggrandizement, we ought to look to what it means to be a good citizen right here at home. As Harrisonburg’s self-proclaimed public intellectual, I have taken the liberty of suggesting a new award for those exceptional citizens of Harrisonburg who have made …



