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Two bar graphs showing increases in Harrisonburg students' SOL scores, specifically for Black students

‘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. 

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Blacks Run Clean Up Day protects Harrisonburg’s natural resources

On April 11, Harrisonburg is rolling up its sleeves.

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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.

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Gaines Group ArchitectsJuly First Fridays at The Depot Featuring Erin Harrigan!

Jun 22, 2026

July First Fridays at The Depot Featuring Erin Harrigan!

Community Perspective: Nominations for the honorary title “Harrisonburger”

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Tiller Strings: sales, rentals, repair, sheet music, accessories.

An artist’s head-spinning moves

“It showed me, like, unconditional happiness. That’s my message with it. Screw everything else. Have fun. Love what you do.”

Community Perspective: Tuesdays with Morrie play brightens Broadway and heads for Bridgewater

A contributed perspectives piece by Glenn Logan Reitze Live theater fans in the Harrisonburg area seem generally aware that the quality of formerly Broadway musicals performed in local high schools is often amazingly high, with huge casts and well-played and sung live music and surprising fine acting and dancing.   Examples so far this year include stellar …

The Rockingham Count School District headquarters sign at sunset

8 buses, more elementary math and a background check system make it into county schools’ budget

The Rockingham County School Board passed a $201 million budget on Monday night, but not without some sacrifices.

To add more childcare in region, Valley Interfaith Action proposes new model

In the hopes of addressing a shortage of affordable childcare in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Valley Interfaith Action announced a new childcare model on Monday. 

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