Ignite is a “a force for raising the collective IQ and building connections in each city,” according to its global website. First started in Seattle, Washington, this movement has spread to over 100 cities throughout the world. Ignite is now in Harrisonburg… aptly called Ignite Harrisonburg! On Tuesday, March 20th,...
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New Program To Bring Visitors to Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
“Battles on the Home Front” is a new program created by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Sesquicentennial Committee to bring visitors to the Shenandoah Valley — specifically Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. This program highlights the historic Civil War sites in our area, and incorporates compelling stories, museums, interpretive centers, and a 2012 calendar...
Public Meeting for the Plan Our Park Project in Harrisonburg
Remember back in June when we posted about the possibility of an open air amphitheater making its debut in Downtown Harrisonburg? Well, progress has been made on this front and a public meeting will be held this Thursday, January 12, for all who are interested in hearing from a team...
Electric Car Charging Station Coming to Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg residents have long been known to hold the view that taking care of our environment is very important. As such, many have started using rain barrels, compost bins, solar energy, electric cars, etc. Well, the leaders of Harrisonburg have taken notice, and in October, Harrisonburg Electric Commission (HEC) will...
Downtown Harrisonburg Businesses Receive Facade Enhancement Grants
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance and the City of Harrisonburg have granted several businesses with facade enhancement grants this year. This grant program supports property improvements and has been able to stay in place, despite the state of the economy. In 2011, eight grants were awarded for a total of $20,000 in...
Restaurant Guide for Harrisonburg, Virginia
The longer I live in Harrisonburg, the more obvious it becomes that this area is filled with foodies. Harrisonburg and Rockingham County residents are quite particular when it comes to quality food. There is a great mix of locally owned and franchise restaurants in the area, so there are many...