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Looking for fun ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in the Friendly City? Look no further than this year's Valentine's round-up featuring gift ideas, local restaurant specials, sales, and events happening all weekend long! Don't miss out on planning the perfect date night or celebrating your galentine's and loved ones! more
Voting is now open for Virginia Living's Best of 2023. It's no surprise to locals that several Downtown Harrisonburg businesses and attractions have made the nomination list, but we need your help in order to help these nominees place at the top. more
The Friendly City Safe Space is a community for LGBTQ+ people and aspiring allies of all ages, racial and ethnic identities in Harrisonburg and surrounding counties that will empower them with the resources, education, and community necessary to thrive as equal, healthy, supported, essential members of our society. more
Deviant Kreations is a neurodivergent and queer owned art boutique dedicated to making art accessible at every price point. We are committed to providing art that is as unique as you are! We sell both consigned works and our own, but we're most known for our: prints, stickers, pins, buttons, and mystery packs! more
Owners Kari and Michael Carpenter have been practicing Hot Yoga since 2013 at which point the 26&2 sequence truly changed their lives. When the opportunity to open Yoga Sol arrived, it was an easy decision to bring the hot room back to life for the local yoga community. more
It’s been a few years since we had a chance to celebrate downtown milestones and the amazing partners and businesses who make our downtown the vibrant place we love so much. Join us as we recap our 2022 Celebration and Donor Reception event and take a look back at all that we have accomplished together in Downtown Harrisonburg. more
Anyone who has tried one of Strite's donuts fresh out of the oil will still remember that soft, warm morsel, dripping with goodness and flavor! Since Strite's got their start in 2004 at festivals across the Shenandoah Valley region, they have expanded with two trucks that maintain a busy weekly schedule dropping donuts between events, local partners like Greenberry's Coffee, and their Winchester, Strasburg, and Woodstock locations. more
Minimalism and holiday gifting - two things that, on the surface, don’t seem to go together, right? Guest blogger Morgan Paixao of Humble Home Organizing wouldn’t be so sure. Read more for gift ideas for conscientious gift-givers that also support small businesses. Time to think outside the box! more
The University Outpost is the ultimate spot for JMU merchandise and apparel. With something for Dukes of all ages and interests, the Outpost has been serving the JMU community since 1990 when founded as a party supply store. Over the years, the Outpost's selection has grown and expanded alongside JMU and is now known as the one-stop-shop for affordable game day apparel, novelty alumni items, and unique fan attire. The Outpost opened a second location in Downtown Harrisonburg in 2022 after over 30 years located right by campus 1221 Forest Hill Road. more