
Harrisonburg church’s racial justice project aided by circlekeepers
For four weeks in August, the congregation of Divine Unity Community Church was welcomed into discussions about racial justice.

For four weeks in August, the congregation of Divine Unity Community Church was welcomed into discussions about racial justice.

City of Harrisonburg officials moved forward this week on awarding vital grants to nearly two-dozen nonprofits working to support area residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Harrisonburg Fire Department is heralding the success of community risk reduction efforts in the city that resulted in two fires that were extinguished by Stovetop Firestop® devices mounted in the exhaust hoods in the kitchen.

New timing plans for Harrisonburg’s High Street corridor are being implemented this week, as the city’s Public Works Department seeks to improve area travel time.

Harrisonburg is preparing to welcome in the holiday season with the annual, and much beloved, Holiday Parade. But, as with so many other things in 2020, this year’s event will work a little differently than usual.

The Harrisonburg area and local emergency responders now have a new tool to help foster a healthy and civically engaged community.

The Harrisonburg Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

The Harrisonburg Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded its investigation into the explosion and fire that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 17, on Miller Circle and will be turning the scene over to the building owner later today.

The update to two key City of Harrisonburg ordinances continues, and public input is needed.

The City of Harrisonburg has authorized a one-time allocation of $15,000 in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund monies for Arts Council of the Valley.
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