Last Updated: January 14, 2021
Use the following file links to view press releases and public information released by the City.
For any questions regarding these press releases, please contact the City Manager's Office at 540-432-7701.
Police Department News Releases can be found on the HPD News Releases Archive.
Fire Department News and News Releases can additionally be found on the HFD Recent News page.
All files are in PDF format. File names are sorted most by most recent first, and dated according to month-day-year with the title of the press release.
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2021- 01-14 Harrisonburg Public Works Extends Deadline for Toter Selection
- 01-14 HFD EMS Officer Achieves Exceptional National Distinction
- 01-12 Manhole Installation to Close Lane at Port Republic and South Main Intersection
- 01-11 Sprinklers Contain Fire in Health Care Facility - Averting Serious Outcome
- 01-08 City Names Angela Clem as New Director of Human Resources
- 01-06 The Time to Choose Your Toter Trash Cart Approaches
- 01-04 Harrisonburg City Council Names Mayor and Vice Mayor
- 01-04 HFD Names Dr Peter Williams as New Medical Director
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- 12-30 Harrisonburg Fire Department Announces Lieutenant Promotion
- 12-29 January 1 Trash Collection Delayed to January 4
- 12-28 Weekend Fire Prompts Smoke Alarm and Chimney Safety Guidance from HFD
- 12-22 Traffic Corridor Timing Plans Show Big Impact on East Market and High Streets
- 12-18 City Leaf Collection to Make One Last Pass Across Harrisonburg
- 12-18 COVID-19 Relief Funds May Be Available for Some Water Sewer Bills
- 12-15 HFD Issues Safety Tips to All Residents Ahead of Winter Weather
- 12-15 City Crews Ready to Respond to Winter Weather - Residents Should Prepare
- 12-09 HFD Teams Up with Salvation Army for Season of Giving
- 12-07 Harrisonburg Honored Once Again as Tree City USA
- 11-23 City Seeks More Input Regarding Comprehensive Housing Assessment and Market Study
- 11-19 Reverse Holiday Parade Canceled Due to Tightened COVID-19 Guidelines
- 11-17 Harrisonburg Tourism Receives Grant for Tourism Marketing
- 11-09 City Awards First Round of Nonprofit Grants - Taking Applications for Second
- 11-06 November 19 Meeting to Discuss Comprehensive Housing Assessment and Market Study
- 11-03 Stovetop Firestop Device Helps Stop Two Recent Fires
- 11-03 New Timing Plans Go into Effect for High Street Corridor
- 10-27 City Announces Updated Holiday Parade Plans
- 10-26 HFD Teams Up with County on Lifesaving Mobile App
- 10-20 HRRSA to Begin Sewer Infrastructure Project
- 10-20 City Seeks Community Input for Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update
- 10-16 City Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for CARES Act Funding
- 10-14 Harrisonburg Tourism Unveils Trip Planner Tool
- 10-14 City Honored with Six Local Champion Awards from Virginia Municipal League
- 10-12 City Seeks Resident Input in Naming New Shared-Use Path
- 10-08 Storm Pipe Upgrades to Impact Traffic at Virginia Ave and Gay St
- 10-07 Harrisonburg Tourism Launches New Traipse Scavenger Hunts
- 10-05 New Bins - Trash Collection Program Coming Spring 2021
- 10-05 City Seeking Volunteers for Revisited Arbor Day Tree Planting
- 10-01 Tourism Revenue Reached 136 million in Harrisonburg in 2019
- 09-24 Drivers to See Traffic Signal Timing Change Along East Market Street Corridor
- 09-23 City Receives Notification of Phone Scammer Posing as HFD
- 09-22 Paving Work Could Cause Delays on Pleasant Valley
- 09-17 HRECC Now Offers Text to 9-1-1 Program
- 09-16 HFD Firefighters Receive Recognition for Their Life-Saving Actions and Commitment
- 09-15 City Approves CARES Act Grants for 78 Businesses
- 09-14 LAUNCH HARRISONBURG to Help Those Looking to Start a Business
- 09-03 Gabriel Camacho Named Interim Police Chief
- 09-01 Mosby Road at South Main Street to See Slight Traffic Signal Change
- 08-28 Firefighters Support Clear the Shelters Event this Weekend
- 08-27 City Begins Update of Comprehensive Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
- 08-24 Traffic Pattern Change Starts Tuesday at MLK Way and South Main
- 08-24 HPD Chief Eric English to Resign - Named Henrico County Police Chief
- 08-21 HFD Seeking to Remind Residents that Smoke Alarms Save Lives
- 08-19 Portion of South Dogwood to Close Briefly
- 08-17 City to Conduct Annual Testing of Sewer System
- 08-14 Left-turn Restricted Hours Returning to Port Republic Road Corridor
- 08-12 City to Inject Funds into Local Economy through Business Grants
- 07-29 City Enters Next Stage of Reopening of Public Facilities
- 07-28 Grant to Support Harrisonburg Tourism Efforts
- 07-28 Ash Tree Lives on in Gift to Retiring Firefighter
- 07-23 Crosswalk Work to Limit East Market Street Overnight Next Week
- 07-22 Storm Pipe Upgrades to Impact Traffic at Virginia Avenue and Gay Street
- 07-16 City Seeks Funding for Seven Key Transportation Projects
- 07-13 City Comprehensive Housing Assessment and Market Study Moves Forward
- 07-10 Work Will Add Left-Turn Lanes on Erickson Avenue at Garbers Church Road
- 07-10 Lane Closures Expected Due to Work on Port Republic Road at I-81
- 07-08 Section of 3rd Street to Close for Needed Work
- 07-01 City Urges Social Distancing and Firework Safety As Residents Celebrate Independence Day
- 07-01 COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing to Take Place July 9
- 06-18 Work Scheduled for Port Republic Road
- 06-18 Matthew Tobia Named New HFD Fire Chief
- 06-17 Harrisonburg Declared a Top Dating Destination
- 06-17 Economic Development Department Honored for Innovative Program
- 06-12 HPD Releases Use of Force and Arrest Data for Public Review
- 06-10 City Providing New Tool about Road Construction and Lane Closures
- 06-09 HFD Reminds About Safety Practices as Businesses Reopen to Public
- 06-09 City Works to Distribute Masks through Mayors Initiative
- 06-08 Crosswalk Work Will Bring Lane Closures to Main and East Market
- 06-08 City to Begin Reopening Some Facilities Friday with Safeguards
- 06-05 Work Begins Monday on East Market Street Restricted Crossing
- 06-04 COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing to Take Place June 11
- 06-03 Regional Fire Departments to Establish Career Fire Academy
- 06-03 I-81N Exit Ramp to Briefly Close at Exit 245
- 05-29 Repairs to Close Stretch of Elizabeth Street
- 05-26 Family of Six Rescued from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- 05-26 Additional COVID-19 Testing Events Coming to Harrisonburg on Thursday
- 05-15 Work to Require Port Republic Road Lane Closure
- 05-08 Stretch of South Liberty Street to Temporarily Close
- 05-08 May 16 COVID-19 Testing Open to All Harrisonburg Residents
- 05-07 City Continues Efforts to be The Friendly Pollinator City
- 05-06 Crews to Extend Turn Lane at South Main and Port Republic
- 05-05 State Sends Masks and Hand Sanitizer to Support City
- 05-04 City Announces Budget Actions Due to COVID-19
- 04-30 Testing at Two Communities to Support Diversity Outreach
- 04-29 Contest Encourages You to Show Your LOVE
- 04-28 New ECC Director Hired - to Begin June 15
- 04-18 City Statement on Passing of Accordius Health Residents
- 04-16 City Works to Support VDH as COVID-19 Cases Increase
- 04-09 Road Work to Impact Traffic at Port Republic and Forest Hills
- 04-09 City Urges Social Distancing As COVID-19 Cases Spike
- 04-08 HFD Responds to Overnight Residential Structure Fire
- 04-06 Storm Pipe Repairs to Impact Virginia Ave Intersection
- 04-03 HFD Recieves Homemade Mask Donation
- 03-30 Takeout Week to Support Harrisonburg Restaurants
- 03-30 Governor Issues Stay At Home Order
- 03-30 City Establishes Temporary Shelter for Individuals Who Are Homeless
- 03-24 City to Restrict Public Access to Municipal Buildings
- 03-23 Online Program Makes It Easier to Apply for and Manage City Permits
- 03-20 Deputy Chief Steve Morris named Interim Fire Chief at HFD
- 03-19 Regional COVID-19 Business Support Taskforce Formed
- 03-19 Disaster Impact Loan Program Now Available
- 03-14 City Follows State and Federal Governments in Emergency Declaration
- 03-12 VDH Says Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Test in Harrisonburg
- 03-11 Forest Hill Road Brief Closure Thursday
- 03-11 City Seeks Proposals for Comprehensive Housing Study
- 03-09 City and County to Provide Funding to Extend Open Doors season
- 03-05 City Honored for Excellence of Water Treatment Plant
- 03-04 Traffic Notice Brief Closure of West Market Street Section Planned
- 03-02 2020 Destination Guide Now Available
- 02-27 I-81N Off Ramp at Port Republic Road to Briefly Close
- 02-26 City Urges Drivers to Abide by Turn Restrictions on Port Republic
- 02-14 City Job Fair to Focus on Part-Time Opportunities
- 02-13 Free Class to Train Residents in Spotting and Reporting Severe Weather
- 02-12 City-County Criminal Justice Planner Named
- 02-05 City to Host Three Black History Month Educational Events
- 01-29 Speed Limit Adjusted on Grattan Street
- 01-28 Public Meeting and Survey to Support Main and Erickson Project
- 01-27 Survey Seeks Feedback on Downtown Parking Recommendations
- 01-15 East Market Street to Reopen January 22
- 01-13 Parks to Close Briefly Thursday
- 01-10 January Downtown Parking Study Forums
- 01-09 City Statement on Passing of Cecil Gilkerson
- 01-06 City Council to Hear Environmental Action Plan Presentation
- 01-02 Sprinkler Activation Extinguishes Fire
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- 12-31 Fallen Tree Gets New Life at Heritage Oaks
- 12-30 Smoke Alarm Alerts Resident to Possible Structure Fire
- 12-30 Parks and Recreation Offering Special Membership Package
- 12-27 HFD Chief Bennett to Retire to Join Nonprofit
- 12-26 Gatobu Named as HDPT Director
- 12-17 Westover Pool to Host Double Feature
- 12-10 Work to Briefly Close Chicago Ave
- 12-09 Purcell Park Master Plan Survey Results
- 12-05 LAUNCH HARRISONBURG to Help New Ideas Take Off
- 12-05 City Adds Arabic and Kurdish Interpreters for Meetings
- 12-04 Power Pole Installation to Close Portion of Chicago Ave
- 12-03 Public Hearing for Second High School
- 12-02 Camacho Eager to Make Impact as HPD Deputy Chief
- 11-21 Art Contest Teaches Fire Safety Importance
- 11-13 HFD Responds to Overnight Two-Alarm Fire
- 11-12 HCAP Honored as Workshops Near
- 11-08 HFD Lieutenant Completes Prestigious National Program
- 11-07 Spanish Interpreters Available for High School Discussion
- 11-05 Survey Seeks Input on Future of Purcell Park
- 10-31 Railroad Work to Close Section of Country Club
- 10-31 HFD to Conduct Smoke Alarm Canvass on Saturday
- 10-30 City Seeks Volunteers for Boards and Commissions
- 10-28 Holiday Craft Show is Saturday
- 10-18 Pickleball Courts Proposed for Morrison Park
- 10-15 Work to Close Railroad Crossing at Maryland Ave
- 10-14 Public Utilities Bill Payment Dates Changing
- 10-14 Northend Greenway Usage
- 10-14 Mobile Businesses Webpage
- 10-13 HFD Responds to Sunday Morning Fire
- 10-10 Visitor Center Donation
- 10-08 HPD Slater Graduates Command College
- 10-04 Girl Scouts Assist with Westover Park
- 10-03 New Firefighters Complete Training at Academy
- 10-03 Early Registration Encouraged for Breast Cancer 5K
- 10-03 City to Unveil New Seal - Branding
- 10-02 Main Street Streetscape Work
- 10-01 HFD Honors Fallen Firefighters
- 09-27 City Begins Preparing for Winter
- 09-25 City Asks for Help Keeping Liquids Out of Trash
- 09-24 Day of Caring Helps Replant Westover
- 09-23 Input Sought on Chesapeake Bay Action Plan
- 09-19 Two-Alarm Fire Damages Home on Woodland Drive
- 09-19 HFD to be Honored for Fire Safety Program
- 09-18 Street to Close for Water Line Installation
- 09-17 Forum on Proposed Sign Ordinance is Wednesday
- 09-16 Parks and Recreation to Host Purcell Playground Workshop
- 09-12 Some Smoke Alarms Need to Be Rechecked
- 09-12 Parks and Rec Active Senior Program Honored
- 09-10 Tousim Revenue Tops 131M in Harrisonburg
- 09-10 Girl Scouts to Help Plant New Trees at Westover
- 09-05 HFD and Partners Leave for Coast to Support Hurricane Dorian Efforts
- 09-04 Six Promoted at HFD
- 09-03 Input Needed on Future of Purcell Park
- 08-30 2019 Service Learning Program Begins
- 08-29 Firefighter Completes Leadership Training
- 08-27 East Gay Street Fire - Aug 27
- 08-26 Northend Greenway Ribbon-Cutting scheduled
- 08-22 HFD Launches Customer Service Survey
- 08-20 New Car Seat Technician Begins at HFD
- 08-19 South Main Street Transportation Survey
- 08-19 HRECC Senior Communicator Honored
- 08-16 Public Forum Scheduled for Downtown Parking Study
- 08-14 Handle With Care Program to Support Local Students
- 08-14 Five Firefighters Gain Paramedic Certification
- 08-12 Port Republic Road Safety Improvements
- 08-09 New HDPT Routes
- 08-08 Smoke Testing of Sewer System to Begin
- 08-07 Downtown Parking Survey
- 08-07 Citizen Academy Coming in September
- 08-06 HPD Training Event Scheduled for Thursday
- 08-01 New Tourism Manager
- 07-31 National Night Out Returns
- 07-30 Bioreactor to Support Local Water Quality
- 07-29 Parks and Recreation Youth TryAthlon Coming Soon
- 07-28 HFD Responds to Early Morning Structure Fire
- 07-23 City Installs New Pollinator Habitats
- 07-22 Invasive Species to Force Extensive Tree Removal at Westover Park
- 07-18 Movie Night at Westover Pool
- 07-17 Interpreters Available at City Meetings
- 07-17 HFD Fundraiser to Support Burn Survivors
- 07-16 Officials Urge Caution Due to Extreme Heat
- 07-15 Camp L.I.T. Ignites for Second Year
- 07-03 HFD Free Pizza-Free Smoke Alarm Event
- 07-02 HFD Fireworks Safety Reminder
- 06-26 Downtown Parking Study Begins
- 06-25 New Car Seat Law
- 06-25 65-Mile Challenge
- 06-20 Denton Park Temporarily Closed
- 06-19 Volunteers Needed For Evacuation Training
- 06-18 Great American Campout at Hillandale Park
- 06-17 ISO Grading Improvement in Harrisonburg
- 06-14 Harrisonburg Recognizes National Pollinator Week
- 06-13 Splash Pass Collaboration
- 06-12 Conservation Assistance Program
- 06-03 Real Estate Taxes Reminder
- 05-31 Railroad Crossing Closures
- 05-31 Environmental Action Plan Open House
- 05-29 Parks and Recreation Anniversary Event
- 05-23 Harrisonburg Fire Department to Conduct Training at Chesapeake Parking Facility
- 05-21 HDPT Driver Honored
- 05-14 Chinese Scholars visit City Hall
- 05-13 Westover Pool and splash pad Ribbon Cutting
- 05-06 Firefighter Earns New Designation
- 05-03 Downtown Construction
- 05-02 Reservoir Street Fire
- 05-01 City Hall Volunteers Needed
- 04-30 Video Highlights Urban Wood Utilization
- 04-30 Rain Barrel Workshop News Release
- 04-30 Mobile Recycling Center News Release
- 04-25 Community Walk News Release
- 04-15 Mulch Fire Safety
- 04-10 Crews Repairing Water Line Along Reservoir Street
- 04-09 HFD Launches Move Over Campaign
- 04-05 HFD Expands Social Media Presence
- 04-03 City to Host Pre-Construction Meeting for Downtown Improvements
- 04-02 Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Hosts Scholarship Race
- 04-01 Additional Changes to Recycling
- 03-29 City Council Approves Short-Term Rental Regulations
- 03-29 Cause of Lois Lane Structure Fire
- 03-28 HFD Responds to Structure Fire
- 03-28 City Manager Names New Director of Communications
- 03-27 Annual Paving Schedule is Underway
- 03-25 Crews Repairing Water Main Break
- 03-19 Community Fire Academy
- 03-13 Public Transportation Director to Retire After 42 Years of Service
- 03-08 Harrisonburg Fire Department Conducts Smoke Alarm Canvass
- 03-06 Harrisonburg Recognized with Tree City USA Designation
- 03-04 Westover Skate Park Temporarily Closed to the Public
- 03-04 City Seeks Volunteers for Community Clean Up
- 02-22 Regional Fire Fighter Testing Opportunity
- 02-21 City Hosts Pollinators in Your Backyard Workshop
- 02-20 City Offices Closed Due To Inclement Weather
- 02-19 Harrisonburg Parks Prepare for Inclement Weather
- 02-11 Mayor Reed Receives Award
- 01-25 City Plans Open House Meeting for Traffic Calming Plan
- 01-23 Parks and Recreation Hosts Job Fair
- 01-17 City Manager Names New Assistant to the City Manager
- 01-16 City Invites Public to Discussion on Sign Ordinance
- 01-14 City Seeks Additional Members for Committee
- 01-10 Harrisonburg Parks Prepare for Inclement Weather
- 01-08 Gift and Thrift Donation Station Added to Recycling Convenience Center
- 01-07 Visitor Services Expand at the Valley Mall
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- 12-20 Proposed Sign Ordinance Available for Review
- 12-13 Westover Pool Opens for the Winter Season
- 12-10 City Offices Opening Late
- 12-03 City Hosts Annual Holiday Parade
- 12-03 City Deploys New Signs Downtown
- 11-27 Westover Skate Park Reopens to the Public
- 11-26 Link Graduates from Law Enforcement School
- 11-13 City Manager Names New Public Works Director
- 11-06 Temporary Lane Closures for Repairs -Country Club Road
- 10-31 Westover Skate Park Temporarily Closed to the Public
- 10-30 City Parks Hours Change for Winter Season
- 10-19 City Seeks Input on Proposed New Project
- 10-18 Street Closures for Work on Additional Railroad Crossings
- 10-17 Street Closures for Work on Railroad Crossings
- 10-17 City Hosts Tree Plantings
- 10-08 Landscaping and Maintenance at A Dream Come True Playground
- 10-05 City to Hold Public Hearings on Comprehensive Plan
- 10-02 Crews Prepare for Winter Weather
- 10-01 Street Improvements and Disruption in Water Service
- 10-01 Smithland Road Dog Park Closed to the Public
- 09-25 City Plans Open House Meeting for Traffic Calming Plan
- 09-11 Smithland Road Dog Park Closed to the Public
- 09-10 City Prepares for Hurricane
- 08-31 City Closures for the Labor Day Holiday
- 08-28 Kids Castle Playground at Purcell Park Reopens to the Public
- 08-28 City of Harrisonburg and ULI Virginia District Partner on Technical Assistance Panel
- 08-24 Westover Pool Closes for Resurfacing and Splash Pad Project
- 08-23 City Hosts Stream Clean Up
- 08-22 City Partners with HDR to Promote Urban Forestry
- 08-21 Work Being Conducted on City Water Line
- 08-15 Smithland Road Dog Park Reopens to the Public
- 08-03 City Planning Commission Meetings Now Broadcast Live
- 08-02 Public Invited to Learn How Harrisonburgs History is Being Discovered
- 08-01 City Hosts Fifth Youth TryAthlon
- 07-31 City Manager Appoints New Police Chief
- 07-20 Longtime City Employee Makes Plans for Retirement
- 07-20 City Hosts Open House to Showcase Comprehensive Plan
- 07-20 Car Seat Inspections Back to Operating Out of Station 1
- 07-19 Street Closures for Work on Railroad Crossings
- 07-17 Work Continues to Make Improvements at Intersection
- 07-11 City Hosts Urban Tree Canopy Community Meeting
- 07-09 Harrisonburg Tourism Releases New Video
- 07-09 HFD Hosts Annual Smoke Alarm and Free Pizza Night
- 07-06 City Hosts Annual Citizen Academy
- 07-02 City Council and School Board Announce Land Purchase
- 06-29 Fireworks Not Permitted in the City
- 06-28 City Partners with DMV to Host Mobile Shop at City Hall
- 06-28 City Closures for the Independence Day Holiday
- 06-27 Intersection Reconfigured to Improve Traffic Flow
- 06-26 Work on City Sewer Causes Change in Traffic Pattern
- 06-25 City Dog Park Remains Closed Due to Flooding
- 06-22 July Recognized as Parks and Recreation Month
- 06-15 City Accepts Bulk and Yard Debris at Recycling Convenience Center
- 06-13 City Works to Repair Sewer Line
- 06-05 Portion of South High Street Closed Due to Traffic Crash
- 06-05 Local Students Raise Funds for a Cause
- 06-05 City Continues Response from Significant Weekend Rainfall
- 06-04 Parks and Recreation Promoting 50 Mile Fitness Challenge
- 06-01 Residents Reminded of Real Estate Tax Deadline
- 06-01 Parks Staff Works to Conduct Maintenance on Facilities After Storm
- 05-29 HRECC to Host Career Night
- 05-29 Courts Temporarily Closed for Resurfacing
- 05-25 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 05-24 City Recruits for New Fire Camp
- 05-23 City Council Approves CDBG Funding for Splash Pad
- 05-22 Residents Reminded to Keep Streets Clear of Grass Clippings
- 05-18 City Begins Maintenance Work on Bridge
- 05-14 Summer Registration Opens for Parks and Recreation Programs
- 05-11 City Hosts Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Workshop
- 05-10 Trees Planted at Court Square
- 05-08 City Recruits for Next Police Chief
- 05-07 Surface Maintenance Conducted on Playground Floor
- 05-07 Pollinator Gardens are Installed to Enhance Green Spaces
- 05-04 Budget Presented Public Hearing Scheduled
- 05-03 City Staff and Local Professionals Educate Students in the Park
- 05-02 Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed to Property Owners
- 05-01 Harrisonburg Tourism Receives Awards
- 05-01 36,700 Awarded to Businesses During National Small Business Week
- 04-25 Sewer Main Work Temporarily Shifts Traffic Pattern
- 04-20 Temporary Lane Closures for Repairs
- 04-20 City Hosts Open House for Stormwater Projects
- 04-17 City Opens Survey for Input on Next Police Chief
- 04-12 HRECC Names Communicator of the Year
- 04-09 Paving Will Take Place on Pleasant Valley Road
- 04-09 City Looks for Comments on Short Term Rentals
- 04-04 HRECC Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
- 04-03 Recycling Convenience Center Now Open on Saturday
- 03-22 HFD Notifies Residents of a Smoke Alarm Recall
- 03-21 City Crews Continue to Treat Roadways
- 03-20 City Continues Preparedness for Winter Weather
- 03-16 City Partners to Host Educational Film
- 03-14 City Opens Recycling Facility for City Residents
- 03-12 City Works to Clear Streets of Snow
- 03-08 Comments on Roadway Project Accepted
- 03-02 Parks and Recreation Releases Survey for Rate Study
- 03-02 City Hosts Workshop for Credit Program
- 03-01 City Studies Waste Collection Program and Alternatives
- 02-26 City and Schools Unite to Promote Safety at Schools
- 02-23 City Opens a Discussion and Registration for Clean Up Efforts
- 02-20 Temporary Interruption in Water Service
- 02-15 City's Holiday Schedule
- 02-15 City Partners to Host Citywide Restaurant Week
- 02-15 City Invites Public to Discuss Upcoming Project
- 02-08 HRECC Launches New Emergency Alert
- 02-06 Nationally Renowned Retail Sales Expert Presents in Harrisonburg
- 02-06 City Prepares for Freezing Rain and Slick Roads
- 01-30 Temporary Interruption in Water Service
- 01-26 New Signs Installed to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
- 01-19 Pleasant Valley Road Bridge Reopens to Traffic
- 01-17 City Hosts CDBG Workshop
- 01-16 Portion of Liberty Street Temporarily Closed
- 01-16 City Expands its Social Media Presence
- 01-11 City Launches Improved GIS Viewer on its Website
- 01-10 Changes to Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
- 01-08 Crews Continue Repairs After Weekend with Freezing Temperatures
- 01-04 Residents Reminded of Important Tips for Cold Weather
- 01-04 City Works to Combat the Emerald Ash Borer and Improve the City's Tree Canopy
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- 12-28 Street Closures for New Years Eve Events Downtown
- 12-27 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 12-22 Regional Retail Market Analysis Complete
- 12-22 Annual Tree Collection
- 12-18 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 12-13 Council Meeting Canceled Due to Holiday Schedule
- 12-08 City Prepares for Winter Weather
- 12-07 Parks and Recreation Donates to a Cause
- 11-28 Harrisonburg Council Selects Next City Manager
- 11-28 City Prepares for Holiday Events on Friday
- 11-27 Bridge Replacement Project Continues
- 11-17 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 11-15 Transportation Tests New Route for Tourists and Visitors
- 11-08 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 11-08 Final Comprehensive Plan Workshop
- 11-07 City Names Interim Police Chief
- 11-03 Turn Your Clocks and Test Your Smoke Alarms
- 11-03 Nighttime Paving to Take Place Starting Sunday
- 11-01 City Hosts Information Session on Shared Use Path
- 10-30 Parks Close for Winter Season
- 10-27 Temporary Interruption in Water Service
- 10-26 Police Investigate Rollover Crash
- 10-26 Banks Named Acting City Manager
- 10-23 Residents Reminded to Voluntarily Conserve
- 10-19 Comments Accepted on Recommended Stormwater Improvement Projects
- 10-17 City's Leaf Collection Program Begins
- 10-13 City Partners with Arts Council to Solicit Local Art
- 10-13 City Invites the Public to the Comprehensive Plan Workshops
- 10-12 Road Closure for Railroad Upgrades
- 10-12 Harrisonburg Welcomes GameDay to the City
- 10-12 HFD Continues Outreach for National Fire Prevention Week
- 10-10 Crews Work to Repair Water Line Break
- 10-09 Work Continues on Bridge Replacement Project
- 10-05 Open House for Stormwater Improvement Plan
- 10-04 Residents Invited to Celebrate Fire Prevention Week
- 10-03 New Signal on Reservoir Street Going into Operation
- 10-02 Crews Work to Repair Bridge after Fire
- 09-29 City Conducts Annual Testing of Sewer System
- 09-28 Crews Prepare for Winter Weather
- 09-27 HFD Reminds Residents to Take Precautions this Fall
- 09-25 HPD Investigates Bomb Threat to Local Restaurant
- 09-20 Matching Grants Received for Local Tourism Programs
- 09-20 Construction Continues and Motorists Should Expect Delays
- 09-19 Flashing Signs Installed to Improve Safety
- 09-09 Pool Opening Postponed One Week
- 09-07 HFD Works to ID Female Who Pulled Fire Alarm
- 09-06 Residents Encouraged to Make a Plan
- 09-06 City Reopens Price Rotary Senior Center
- 09-05 Tourism Revenue Increased in the City of Harrisonburg in 2016
- 09-01 Survey Launched for Branding and Marketing Initiative
- 09-01 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 08-31 City Awarded Grant to Reduce Cigarette Litter
- 08-29 Crews Work to Complete Utility Repairs
- 08-28 Agencies Partner for Branding and Marketing Initiative
- 08-24 Motorists Reminded of Bus Safety
- 08-23 City Police Chief to Resign December 1
- 08-22 HRECC Receives Results from On-Site Accreditation Visit
- 08-09 City Surveys the Use of Septic Systems
- 08-07 Work being Done on Underground Utilities
- 08-01 City Invites Comments from the Public
- 07-28 Motorists Reminded to Check Car Seats
- 07-27 City Works to Reconstruct Bridge and Culvert
- 07-26 Temporary Street Closure for Utility Work
- 07-24 HDPT Rolls Out Improved Technology and App
- 07-24 City Hosts Fourth Youth TryAthlon
- 07-12 July Recognized as Parks and Recreation Month
- 07-10 Temporary Interruption in Water Service
- 07-06 HFD Prepares for its Smoke Alarm and Free Pizza Night
- 07-06 City Hosts Annual Citizen Academy
- 06-30 Search for the Next City Manager Underway
- 06-29 Food Drive Held at Westover Pool
- 06-28 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 06-20 City Participates in Great American Campout
- 06-19 Temporary Closure on Main Street
- 06-14 Residents Reminded of Local Fireworks Ordinance
- 06-13 Westover Skate Park Hours Modified
- 06-09 HDPT Recognized with Safety Award
- 06-06 City Crews Work to Repair Water Break
- 06-06 City Asks for Input on Protecting and Restoring Urban Tree Canopy
- 06-01 Survey Launched as Part of a Regional Retail Market Analysis
- 05-31 Annual Paving Schedule is Underway
- 05-24 Public Invited to Learn about Harrisonburg's History
- 05-24 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 05-17 New Pavement Markings on East Washington Street
- 05-15 Reservoir Street Improvement Project Continues
- 05-15 Protecting and Restoring Urban Tree Canopy for Stormwater Management
- 05-12 Crews Continue Repair on South Main Street
- 05-11 City Invites Community to Food Truck Rally
- 05-09 City Partners to Uncover a Piece of Harrisonburg History
- 05-08 Crews Continue Response to Train Derailment
- 05-05 Temporary Lane Closure Next Week
- 05-05 Crews Continue Repair on South Main Street
- 05-03 Temporary Street Closure for Bridge Maintenance
- 04-27 Public Utilities Staff Accepts Award for Performance
- 04-26 Firefighters Reunited with Heart Patient Survivor
- 04-24 HFD Retiree Receives Hero Award
- 04-13 HRECC Names the 2016 Communicator of the Year
- 04-12 Blacks Run Clean Up Day a Success
- 04-12 Advisory Committees Formed for Comprehensive Plan Update
- 04-10 Road Closure for Bridge Replacement Project
- 04-07 HRECC Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week
- 04-07 Change in Traffic Pattern on South Main Street
- 04-06 HRECC Launches New Website
- 04-06 Events Planned for Blacks Run Clean Up Day
- 04-05 HFD Trains with Local Agency
- 04-03 Top of the Water Tank Put in Place
- 03-31 Paving Operations Delayed Along Reservoir Street
- 03-29 Work Continues Along Reservoir Street
- 03-24 City Accepts Comments on Stormwater Improvement Plan
- 03-22 Annual Blacks Run and Downtown Clean Up Day
- 03-21 Bridge Replacement Project to Begin
- 03-20 City Works to Repair Water Line Along Route 33
- 03-16 Director of Public Works Recognized for Years of Service
- 03-14 Residents Reminded to Help Clear Sidewalks
- 03-13 City Prepares for Snow
- 03-13 City Continues Making Preparations for Winter Weather
- 03-10 HFD Reminds Residents to Test Smoke Alarms
- 03-10 HDPT Improves Technology for Riders and Staff
- 03-08 City Sponsors Run for Kids and Adults
- 03-08 City Invites Public to Learn About Stormwater Improvement Plan
- 03-06 Temporary Interruption in Water Service
- 03-03 Road Work Begins Near Downtown
- 03-03 Progress Continues on Park View Water Tank
- 03-01 City Partners to Revitalize Pond at Purcell Park
- 02-28 Public Invited to Community Conversations
- 02-28 HFD Determines Cause of Fire and Makes Arrest
- 02-23 Temporary Street Closure Downtown
- 02-22 HFD Determines Cause of Fire on Maryland Avenue
- 02-17 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 02-15 City Manager Announces Retirement
- 02-10 Temporary Interruption in Water Service
- 02-10 HFD Encourages Adults to Give Their Children the Best Hug in the World
- 02-09 Committees Developed and Video Launched for Comprehensive Plan Update
- 02-08 HFD Welcomes Newest Member in Fire Prevention
- 02-08 City Prepared for Winter Precipitation
- 02-03 HFD Conducts Regional Hazmat Training
- 02-03 Burn Awareness Week Recognized by HFD
- 02-01 HFD Recognizes February as Heart Month
- 02-01 City Testing Portions of its Sewer System Next Week
- 01-31 City Hosts Information Sessions for Comprehensive Plan
- 01-26 Economic Development Launches Video
- 01-25 Banks Named as Deputy City Manager
- 01-17 City Seeks Input Through Budget Survey
- 01-12 HFD Responds to Fire that was Extinguished by Sprinkler
- 01-11 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 01-11 City's Price Rotary Senior Center Closed for Renovations
- 01-11 City Works to Update Comprehensive Plan
- 01-11 City Amends Order of Meetings but Maintains a Public Comment Period
- 01-10 Work on Underground Utilities Continues
- 01-10 City and JMU Partner to Host Parade
- 01-06 Mayor Responds to Challenge
- 01-05 Temporary Street Closure and Disruption in Water Service
- 01-04 City Prepares for Potential Snow Storm
- 01-04 Cause of Main Street Fire Determined
- 01-03 HDPT Seeks Input for Six Year Transit Development Plan
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- 12-29 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 12-27 City Plans Informative Meeting for Shared Use Path
- 12-22 Annual Tree Collection to Take Place
- 12-19 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 12-17 City Works to Treat Roads
- 12-13 Park View Water Tank Project Continues
- 12-09 Overnight Work Creates Temporary Street Closure
- 12-05 City is Prepared for Season of Winter Weather
- 12-02 HFD Determines Cause of Downtown Fire
- 12-02 HFD Announces Changes in Leadership for Public Education Program
- 12-01 Safety Sally Arrives in Harrisonburg
- 11-30 City Prepares for Holiday Parade
- 11-18 Local Art Will Appear on Tree in Executive Mansion
- 11-18 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 11-18 City Receives Grant Funding for Regional Market Analysis
- 11-17 City Graduates 17 from Academy
- 11-16 Temporary Closure on Main Street
- 11-16 Charges Placed on Barricaded Suspect
- 11-15 HPD Works With Other Agencies to Safely End Barricade
- 11-09 Participants of the 50 and Wiser Program Sew for Veterans
- 11-09 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 11-04 Public Information Meeting Held for Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
- 11-03 HFD Reminds Residents to Test Smoke Alarms
- 11-02 City Celebrates 40 Years of Transportation Services
- 10-28 New Traffic Pattern Begins Next Week
- 10-28 City Parks Transition to Winter Schedule
- 10-21 Testing of the City's Sewer System Takes Place Next Week
- 10-19 City Prepares for Annual Leaf Collection
- 10-18 HRECC Promotes Master Communicator
- 10-17 Monster Mash Dash Kids Run
- 10-14 Overnight Lane Closures along Reservoir Street
- 10-13 Tax Bills to be Distributed
- 10-13 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
- 10-12 November Council Meetings Rescheduled
- 10-05 HFD Prepares for Fire Prevention Week
- 10-04 HRECC Launches Customer Service Survey
- 10-03 Nighttime Work to be Completed on Reservoir Street
- 09-30 Work Planned on Water Line
- 09-30 City Seeks Handmade Ornaments
- 09-30 City Departments Celebrate Walk to School Events
- 09-27 City Hires Assistant City Attorney
- 09-26 Nighttime Work to be Done Along Reservoir Street
- 09-22 HPD Recognizes Recent Graduates of Leadership Programs
- 09-15 National Child Passenger Safety Week
- 09-07 Public Utilities Improves Process for Customers
- 09-07 Permit Now Available Online
- 09-07 City Recognized for Safety Campaign
- 09-02 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 08-31 September is National Preparedness Month
- 08-30 Fire Department Promotes Two
- 08-25 Downtown Paving to Take Place Starting Tomorrow
- 08-24 Downtown Paving to Take Place
- 08-23 Former Fire Chief Recognized for Service
- 08-22 City and County Offer CERT Training
- 08-22 City Alerts Residents to Solicitation for Painting of Addresses on Curb
- 08-18 City Seeks Members to Newly Formed Committee
- 08-18 City Prepares for School to Begin
- 08-12 City Seeks Feedback on the Assessment of Fair Housing
- 08-09 HRECC Recruiting Team Members
- 08-04 Signal Work Continues at Intersection
- 08-01 New Website for Economic Development
- 07-26 Child Safety Seat Technician's Office Temporarily Moves
- 07-25 Last Call for Citizen Academy Applications
- 07-22 Temporary Street Closure Next Week
- 07-22 New Water Filling Stations in Some City Parks
- 07-21 Valley Pride Street Closures Press Release
- 07-11 HFD Free Pizza Free Smoke Alarm Event
- 07-08 Signal Work Causes a Temporary Change in Traffic Pattern
- 07-05 City Firefighter Graduates from Academy
- 07-01 Upcoming Street Closures
- 07-01 Public Reminded to Get Car Seats Checked
- 06-29 City Seeks Participants in Citizen Academy
- 06-28 Stormwater Utility Credit Applications Due
- 06-28 City Announces New Fire Chief
- 06-27 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 06-23 City Hosts World's Largest Swim Lesson
- 06-23 Changes in Leadership at HDPT
- 06-22 City Reminds Residents Fireworks are Not Permitted
- 06-22 Chicken Permits Accepted
- 06-17 HRECC Launches Twitter Account
- 06-16 Residents Reminded of Safety During Flash Floods
- 06-16 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
- 06-15 City Announces Director of Parks and Recreation
- 06-15 City Announces Acting Deputy City Manager
- 06-15 African-American Culture Festival this Weekend
- 06-06 City Supports Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
- 06-03 Westover Pool Opens for the Summer Season
- 06-03 HDPT Driver Recognized at National Competition
- 06-03 City Employees Receive Recognition
- 06-02 Real Estate Taxes are Due
- 05-26 Annual Paving Begins Next Month
- 05-23 Holiday Schedule for Single Stream Collection
- 05-20 City Recognized for Financial Reporting
- 05-18 Progress Continues Along Reservoir Street
- 05-18 City Planner Named
- 05-16 City Reminds Residents of New Tethering Ordinance
- 05-12 Parks and Recreation Kicks Off New Program
- 05-09 City Hires Assistant Director of Public Transportation
- 05-06 Two Homes Saved from StoveTop FireStops
- 05-05 Westover Playground Temporarily Closed
- 04-29 Open Air Burning Ban Lifted
- 04-29 HFD Reminds Residents to Check Smoke Alarms
- 04-29 City and HRHA Promote Fair Housing
- 04-27 City Sells 40.2 Million in Bonds
- 04-22 Restaurant Opens at Heritage Oaks Golf Course
- 04-22 Open Air Burning Currently Banned
- 04-20 City Holds Public Hearing on Budget
- 04-19 HRECC Launches Recruitment Video
- 04-15 New Location for Bill Payments
- 04-15 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
- 04-14 HRECC Names 2015 Communicator of the Year
- 04-12 Results from Blacks Run and Downtown CleanUp Day
- 04-11 City Launches New Website Design
- 04-08 Cold Temperatures Impact Some Weekend Events
- 04-07 Safe Kids Day 2016
- 04-05 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
- 04-05 City Hosts Honk-A-Horn Event
- 03-31 New Restaurant Coming to Golf Course
- 03-31 Deputy City Manager Accepts New Position
- 03-31 City to Host Public Auction
- 03-30 City Holds Public Meeting for Future Transfer Station
- 03-25 Changes to Traffic Pattern for Reservoir Street Improvements
- 03-21 HDPT Transit Drivers and Technicians Bring Home State Title
- 03-18 Bond Rating Agencies Assigns Ratings to City's Bond Issue
- 03-17 City Holds Real Estate Assessment Hearings
- 03-16 Events Planned to Support Blacks Run CleanUp Day
- 03-10 City Co-Sponsors Rain Barrel Workshop
- 03-09 Some Park Facilities Reopen Early for the Season
- 03-09 City's Stormwater Program Reviewed by EPA
- 03-01 Director of Parks and Recreation Plans for Retirement
- 02-24 City Business Licenses Due Next Week
- 02-23 HFD Continues Investigating Cause of Fire
- 02-18 City Reminds Residents of Rules at Dog Park
- 02-16 City Hires Assistant Director of Economic Development
- 02-16 City Continues to Get Social
- 02-14 City Prepares for Wintry Mix
- 02-12 Registration Opens for Blacks Run CleanUp Day
- 02-12 Golf Course Accepts Proposals for Food and Beverage Vendor
- 02-11 Reservoir Street Project Moves Forward
- 02-10 Holiday Schedule for Single Stream Collection
- 02-09 Temporary Street Closure for Repairs to a Bridge
- 02-09 Public Invited to Comment at Planning Commission Meeting
- 02-09 City's Fire Chief Makes Plans to Retire
- 01-26 City Dog License Fees are Soon Due
- 01-25 Residents Reminded to Shovel Sidewalks
- 01-25 HDPT Route Information for Tuesday
- 01-25 City Invites Public to Comment on Chicken Ordinance
- 01-24 Trash Collection Schedule Change
- 01-24 Fire Department Hosts Fun Competition
- 01-24 City Offices Opening Late Tomorrow
- 01-24 City Continues Clearing Snow
- 01-23 Public Safety Personnel Use Modified Response and Park Facilities Close
- 01-22 City Closings and Winter Preparations
- 01-21 City Begins Pre-Treating Roads
- 01-20 Fire Department Encourages Neighbors to Adopt a Hydrant
- 01-20 City Encourages Residents to Prepare for Snow
- 01-12 Holiday Schedule for Single Stream Collection
- 01-11 Temporary Street Closure for Repair to Railroad
- 01-08 Reminder of Updated Ordinance for Winter Weather
- 01-08 City Holds Public Hearing and Training for CDBG
- 01-04 City Looks to Fill Openings on Boards and Commissions
- 01-04 City Launches Budget Survey
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