Wow. I went to the Harrisonburg Farmers Market this morning and was blown away by the many options in locally grown produce, handmade crafts, baked goods, apple cider, organic fair trade coffee, and more. After purchasing some homemade rosemary potato bread from Staff of Life Baking Company, I headed over...
Rosetta Stone Expanding Again — Into An Urban Campus
Despite tough economic times, Rosetta Stone, a Harrisonburg-based language technology company, is expanding again. They had previously expanded by adding numerous jobs. The growth that Rosetta Stone is experiencing has been, and will continue to be, beneficial to the Harrisonburg community. To compensate for this growth (which includes the launch...
New Stress Reduction Program Through Rockingham Memorial Hospital (RMH)
It is probably safe to say that we could all use a little stress relief — some of us a lot more than others. Well, folks, stress out no longer! Rockingham Memorial Hospital (RMH) is now providing a stress relief course called “The Power of Mindfulness,” facilitated by Dr. Keffer,...
Do We Have Good Schools in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County?
You may have heard about the new documentary coming into theaters soon called “Waiting for Superman.” It basically challenges the education system in the United States. Watching the preview for this movie made me think about the public school system in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. How do our schools...
Will Sales Tax on Real Estate Transactions Fund Health Care?
There is a rumor going around that a 4% sales tax (beginning in 2012) on real estate transactions will aid in the funding of the new health care reform. The truth is NO, there will NOT be a sales tax on real estate transactions; however, there will be a 3.8%...
New Zip Line and Canopy Tours at Massanutten Resort
We are always on the lookout for new and fun things to do in the Harrisonburg area, and Massanutten Resort is a great four-season resort just minutes east of the ‘Burg. It is chock full of recreational activities for individuals and families. Just recently, Massanutten Resort opened up a new...