
New timing plans now in effect for High Street Corridor in Harrisonburg
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.

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.

The Central Shenandoah Health District will hold free COVID-19 testing events throughout the district next week.

Harrisonburg residents and visitors now have a handy new tool to help make sure they don’t miss out on all The Friendly City has to offer.

An explosion rocked a Harrisonburg shopping center early Saturday, sending three people to the hospital, including two who had to be flown to UVA Medical Center.
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