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Harrisonburg Transit to test extended service times this summer
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg city residents who aren’t able to catch the bus later in the evenings will get their chance this summer. The city of Harrisonburg announced Wednesday that from Monday, May 13, through Saturday, August 10, the Department of Public Transportation will be testing extended service hours for the City Routes.
Two Harrisonburg non-profits raising human trafficking awareness
HARRSISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Two local groups are trying to raise community awareness of the rights and services available to crime victims during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which runs through Saturday. New Creation VA + Stone Haven VA, two Harrisonburg non-profits, say that they are joining...
HCPS superintendent to take second approach to changes in division start times
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - In March, the Harrisonburg City School Board unanimously rejected the proposal for new start and end times across the division. But on April 16 during a work session, HCPS Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards said he is set to take another attempt at the changes. The initial...
Clear and cool overnight
Tonight: clear and cooler. Low 41. Winds north 6-12 mph. Tomorrow: mostly sunny. Pollen levels will be very high. High 60. Winds northeast 6-12 mph. Tomorrow night: mainly clear. Low 40. Winds east-southeast 4-8 mph. Friday: sun giving way to increasing clouds. High 62. Winds south-southeast 6-12 mph. Saturday: cloudy....
Saturday’s new Beer Fest looks to carry on Rocktown’s spirit
After the Rocktown Beer and Music Festival announced its event in 2023 would be its last, two downtown businesses paired up to inherit that festival’s legacy. The Friendly City Beer Fest this Saturday—which Restless Moons Brewing Company and Sagebird Ciderworks are cosponsoring—will feature 12 breweries, three cideries, and one sake brewery. The festival at Restless Moons will also feature live music from Holy Rollers, Paracosm and Bloo Lagoon.
Curb and gutter work could bring driving delays in Harrisonburg
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Public Works is asking drivers in one residential area to consider taking an alternative route for a few days because of planned roadwork. Officials say that curb and gutter work is starting today along New York Avenue between South High Street and Roosevelt...
Central Shenandoah Health District holding in-school vaccination clinics
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Central Shenandoah Health District will be holding in-school vaccine clinics for rising 7th and 12th graders in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County over the next two weeks. Vaccines that will be available are HPV, Meningococcal ACWY, and Tdap. The Code of Virginia requires...
Harrisonburg City Council hears update on speed cameras, public comments on proposed budget
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg city officials say that the speed camera system on East Market Street is achieving the desired result. Public Works director Tom Hartman said during last night’s council meeting that although infraction rates have fallen, 3,000-3,500 drivers per month are still getting ticketed through the 25-mph construction zone.
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