We’re big fans of interesting statistics and cool interactive web tools. Put those two together and of course we have to share it! We came across this interactive mapping tool that shows what any metro area’s population (and other stats) will be like by the year 2030. According to it,...
Author Archives: Lisa Oates
Wilson Downtown Gallery: Rhoda Miller
For the past few months, we’ve enjoyed having the impressive watercolor works of Martha Mobley, Deborah Kay Nees, and Nick Terry hanging on our Wilson Downtown Gallery walls. They will soon be removed to make way for our next featured artist: Rhoda Miller of Rhodarts. Rhoda is experienced in painting,...
10 Great Dates (That Won’t Break the Bank) in Harrisonburg
The holidays are over. You are tired and spent (financially and otherwise). What better way to hit the “refresh” button on your life than going on a date with your sweetie? Whether you’ve been together for decades or you’re planning your first date, we think this list of 10 places...
Harrisonburg’s Newest Retail Hub Will House a Third Walmart
If you’ve driven on the newly finished Southeast Connector (aka Stone Spring Road) in Harrisonburg lately, you’ve likely noticed a lot of construction and earth-moving happening near where the connector runs into Port Republic Road. This 105-acre piece of land has been dubbed “Stone Port,” and plans are already in...
6 Hours of Sweet Entertainment at Harrisonburg’s First Night Celebration
Harrisonburg’s reputation for putting on a fantastic celebration during First Night is proven by its popularity. Several venues around downtown host mini-concerts featuring local bands, fresh food is made on Court Square with a DJ playing great beats, fun activities are available for the littles, you can get pumped up on...
Harrisonburg Farmers Market Now Offers EBT Matching Program
The Harrisonburg Farmers Market is now offering a program called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as SNAP, which, according to the USDA website, “offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities.” Plus, all SNAP qualified customers will benefit from a matching...