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Build A Bouquet Flower Walk welcomes spring
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July First Fridays at The Depot Featuring Erin Harrigan!
Jun 22, 2026
July First Fridays at The Depot Featuring Erin Harrigan!
School board has plans and back-up plans for providing raises as it waits for a state budget
Despite uncertainty about how much Harrisonburg City Public Schools will get from the state, the school board is emphasizing salary increases, particularly for instructional assistants.
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County faces aging school bus fleet, hopes to add nearly 2 dozen teachers
Best practices dictate that school buses should be replaced every 12-15 years, or once they’ve logged 200,000 miles. In Rockingham County, half its fleet exceeds that age limit.
Community Perspective: Why Revoking Student Visas Without Transparency Harms the U.S.
A contributed perspectives piece by Campbell Gavin The United States has long marketed itself as the “land of the free,” a beacon for those seeking the “American Dream,” no matter their origin. Yet the US implements roadblocks going against the very nature of our nation as a whole. In recent months, there has been an …
Community Perspective: Legacy of Women’s Leadership Among Harrisonburg Local Government
A contributed perspectives piece by Ciera Skeens As International Women’s Day approaches, it is important to recognize the astonishing accomplishments of women right here in the Friendly City. As of 2026, 3 out of 5 council members are women: Mayor Deanna Reed, Monica Robinson, and Laura Dent. Mayor Reed made history in 2017 by becoming …
With an expected $6 mil. bump, city schools hope to increase salaries, invest in special education
Harrisonburg City Public Schools proposed budget for 2026-27 calls for staff raises, increased special education instructional faculty and more financial support for career and technical training using a bump in funding from the state.
March 11, 2026
Residents add their voices to petition calling for city to cancel Flock camera contract
About 40 people registered their concerns at Tuesday’s city council meeting about Harrisonburg’s contract with the Flock camera company.
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