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Harrisonburg and Rockingham County schools see new cell phone rules
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Harrisonburg and Rockingham Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 State of Education at Spotswood High School on Friday. Major discussion topics included cell phone rules, artificial intelligence, diversity and much more. The event was led by Michael Richards, superintendent of Harrisonburg City Public Schools, and...
Sakura to open location at Bridgewater’s Generations Park
According to a news release, the Town’s Industrial Development Authority, which owns the restaurant space at Generations Park, voted unanimously to approve a lease agreement between the IDA and Sakura Bridgewater on July 24. Sakura will offer Japanese and Asian cuisine including sushi, noodles, and bubble tea. The Bridgewater...
Friendly City Events: Where Visions Come to Life
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Harrisonburg, Friendly City Events has quickly become a beacon for local gatherings and celebrations since its inception just over seven months ago. Taron Bryant, the visionary behind this vibrant venue, sat down with HDR to share more about his journey from idea to execution and the thriving community space he’s created.
Harrisonburg opens sustainable certification program for local restaurants
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg Public Works has launched a new free Green Restaurant Certification Program. The Eateries Acting Towards Sustainability (EATS) certification will acknowledge local businesses’ sustainability efforts and encourage them to continue to pursue their environmental efforts. The program is voluntary and available to those in the food service industry who choose to participate, with three businesses already enrolled.
Harrisonburg fire, city officials to break ground on new station next week
A ground-breaking ceremony will be held next week for a new fire station in the City of Harrisonburg. Fire Department Station 5 will be located at 450 Mount Clinton Pike. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 30, at 9 a.m. at the future site of the station. City...
Harrisonburg Planning Commission discusses impending updates to city zoning ordinance
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Planning Commission held a work session last night to discuss updates to the city’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Several topics in both ordinances are being reviewed, including off-street parking requirements, enhancing walkability and housing density, among others. They also weighed whether...
Waynesboro-based collaboration to help writers take ‘first creative leap’
Aspiring writers in the Shenandoah Valley now have access to professional workshops thanks to a collaboration between Writer’s Well and Stone Soup Books. “There are many of us in the Valley who write and want to improve our craft or venture into new genres,” said Bonner Odell, founder of Writer’s Well. “The Writer’s Well provides that opportunity through in-depth workshops scheduled at various times throughout the week.”
Harrisonburg City Council opens public comment for homeless shelter naming
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The city of Harrisonburg kicked off a 30-day public comment period for the new homeless center during last night’s city council meeting. Deputy City Manager Amy Snider is the lead project director for the presently named Homeless Services Center. However, she proposed that...
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