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Downtown News

Friendly City Finds: Shoes, Chocolate and Halloween

October 26, 2018 by Guest

Our favorite finds in downtown this week include a giveaway, sales on chocolate and shoes (isn't that everyone's dream), Halloween events and a shout out to a few products that popped up in an unexpected place online. more

Friendly City Finds

October 19, 2018 by Guest

We're bringing you some of our favorite finds in downtown this week, including great deals, new merchandise and the scoop on all of the mysterious scooters you're seeing around town. more

Creating a Destination

October 11, 2018 by Lauren Huber

The Destination Downtown Grant was created to beautify, add vibrancy, and introduce new experiences to downtown Harrisonburg. We invited the community to join us in making downtown an ever-stronger destination for locals and visitors alike. It was hard to choose among the 25 applications, but a panel of community members helped us narrow it down so we could award nine grants that will help us put $25,000 directly into the heart of our city. more

Oprah Winfrey, Bono and Ten Thousand Villages

September 26, 2018 by Andrea Dono

How big of an impact can you have in helping people in need internationally by shopping and volunteering with a local Harrisonburg business? A lot. Just ask Carmen Miller, a sales associate with Ten Thousand Village – a fair trade nonprofit and retail boutique in the heart of Downtown Harrisonburg. more

The Grass is Always Greener in Downtown Harrisonburg

September 20, 2018 by Jeslyn Stiles

The first part of our "going-green" series, we'll give you the scoop on how restaurants, breweries and markets downtown are being socially and environmentally responsible. more

Kline’s: Serving 75 Years of Happiness in Harrisonburg

August 24, 2018 by Jeslyn Stiles

Kline's Dairy Bar is an institution in downtown Harrisonburg. In celebration of their 75th anniversary, we're sharing their story, including how this iconic ice cream shop got its start, the family legacy they've created and the lasting impact they've made on our community. more

Local Ash Tree Finds New Home in HDR Office

August 23, 2018 by Jeslyn Stiles

In approximately six weeks, two conference tables made of local wood will become the centerpiece of HDR's Office. The tables are being made from a local ash tree that was removed from Heritage Golf Course. more

Bach is Back Downtown

May 22, 2018 by Guest

Cowbells? Effects pedals? Dueling harpsichords? Yes, all that and more is coming to this year’s Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival. If you think the Bach Festival is an “EMU thing,” think again! This year the Festival will have a bigger downtown Harrisonburg presence than ever before, and you’ll hear sounds you never thought you’d hear from classical musicians! more

A Guide to Spending Summer Downtown with the Kids

May 18, 2018 by Jeslyn Stiles

With summer quickly approaching, kids all over the Valley are getting excited for summer camps, pool parties, the beach, and hanging out with their pals! Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love summer? more