For two months, the local community rallied together and voted once a day for Cindy Ferek, a Physical Education teacher at Turner Ashby High School in Bridgewater, so that her vision could come to fruition. Her goal was to win the Farmers Insurance Thank A Million Teachers contest — a...
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New Life at the Old Nile Location
Good news for any of you who are missing the cultural and social hub that was the Blue Nile – the building will be taking on new life as…. The Golden Pony Harrisonburg’s very own Paul Somers is gearing up to open the restaurant/bar in February. Source: Old South...
Traffic Configuration Changes in Harrisonburg
So that you’re not caught off guard this week while driving around Harrisonburg, we wanted to make sure you are aware of a few traffic configuration changes. The reconfiguration is scheduled to take place this week at the intersection of Evelyn Byrd Avenue and University Boulevard and the intersection of...
Downtown Hotel & Conference Center Back on the Table
A few months ago, the development of a downtown hotel and conference center was being discussed, but because of disagreements about how to finance the project, it was put on hold indefinitely. Since June, though, the City of Harrisonburg and the JMU Foundation have revisited this discussion and have tentatively come...
Introducing House Stories: Every Home Has a History… We’re Here to Tell the Story
The Shenandoah Valley is rich with history, most widely known for the American Civil War… but have you ever wondered about the homes that are nestled in this luscious valley? Some have been around for hundreds of years, while others have just been constructed. House Stories, just launched by The Harrisonburg Homes...
How Zillow’s Acquisition Of Trulia Affects You
We all know the saying, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!” Well, Zillow has done more than just join Trulia – on Tuesday, July 29, it was announced that Zillow will be acquiring its rival, which will make it the main contender in the online real estate shopping world....