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People sitting in lawn chairs and on blankets on the grass

September 25, 2024

New park project spearheaded by private group inches ahead

By Lizzie Stone, city council reporter

A long-discussed plan for a privately funded group to build a public park on city land took a step forward as the city council on Tuesday approved conceptual designs and tasked the city attorney with finalizing an agreement with the group.

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Musicians on a stage

September 15, 2023

Summer concert series offers a preview of what’s possible with a downtown park and music venue, advocates say

By Avery Goodstine, contributor

On a clear Wednesday evening in July, people crowded the sidewalks along South Liberty Street as Mariachi music bounced off the walls of downtown Harrisonburg’s buildings. 

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