On April 26, 2016, around 100 people gathered on the Court House lawn to witness the unearthing of a 50-year-old piece of history. The group of onlookers gathered around the stairs of the Court House as the time capsule was opened. Here's a recap of what was found inside, with photos from the event!
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Stronger Together: Valley Unified Basketball League
Stronger Together! The Valley Unified Basketball League is a new, unique league in the local Valley District. It features players with developmental disabilities. It's the first league of its kind in our area, and was formed in an effort to give these students an experience on the court that would be similar to the atmosphere that varsity teams garner.
Growth Spurt! An Inside Peek at 8 Major Downtown Projects
As always, the downtown scene is thriving here in Harrisonburg. In fact, it's so vibrant that there's need to expand and continue growing. I had the privilege of sitting in on a Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Advisory Board meeting to get the scoop on what's happening around town. Here's a quick snapshot of eight projects HDR and others are working on to continue to uphold Harrisonburg's reputation as a great place to live.
Bridgewater Received $944,000 from VDOT to Fund Dry River Road Project
Dry River Road, situated behind Marshall's Distribution Center, Shickel Corporation, and Perdue, connects the Town of Bridgewater with Route 257 heading west of Dayton and into Montezuma. This is a heavily traveled road for folks with a variety of transportation needs: vehicles, big rigs, buggies, tractors, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Though the speed limit is only 25 mph, it can prove quite dangerous with such heavy traffic on a "commute" route. Enter VDOT...
Harrisonburg’s SE Connector Project: The End is in Sight
The Harrisonburg SE Connector is nearing completion, with a 6.1 mile stretch of road connecting Route 42 and Route 33 East, making crossing the county less of a hassle and more of a beautiful thing. Not only will the commute be shorter, but it allows for access to more businesses -- locally- and nationally-owned alike.
Bicyclists Love Harrisonburg: New City Bike Map Now Available
It's no secret that bicyclists love Harrisonburg... several cycling events take place throughout the year, including Bike Month in the Valley, which just wrapped up. The City of Harrisonburg is embracing all the cycling love. They put together a new city bike map featuring several routes by comfort level, points of interest, and more!