Last Updated: December 7, 2023
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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2023- 12-07 As Burn Ban Lifts HFD Reminds Community to Follow Citys Burning Regulations
- 11-29 City Purchases Mt Clinton Pike Property for HFD Station 5
- 11-21 HFD Asks Community to Help Make Holidays Special for Local Kids with Bike Donation
- 11-15 Harrisonburg Electoral Board Certifies Write-ins for Two Soil and Water Director Positions
- 11-01 HFD Fire Marshals Office Makes Arrest in Malicious Wounding Case Involving Firework
- 11-01 Amy Snider Selected as Next Harrisonburg Deputy City Manager
- 10-31 HDPT Looks at Next Decade of Transit Service with Strategic Plan
- 10-18 Community Invited to Learn about University Blvd and Evelyn Byrd Ave Project
- 10-10 HFD Celebrates Fire Prevention Week with Reminder that Cooking Safety Starts with You
- 10-09 Public Works Builds a More Connected Community with IMAP Creation
- 10-02 City to Upgrade Bill Payment System Next Week - Necessitating Closures
- 09-28 With 239M in Tourism Spending in 2022 - City Sees Big Jump from Pre-Pandemic Totals
- 09-28 HFD Seeks Information after Person Seriously Injured by Thrown Illegal Explosive
- 09-22 City ARPA-Funded Childcare Support Program Moves Forward
- 09-21 City Accepting Comments on Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan
- 09-18 National Child Passenger Safety Week Gets Underway in Harrisonburg
- 09-06 City Selects Nielsen Builders for Construction of Homeless Services Center Project
- 09-05 City Public Utilities Department Conducting Annual Testing of Sewer System
- 08-29 Harrisonburg-Rockingham African-American Festival Set to Return
- 08-25 City Enhances Tree Canopy by Practicing -Right Tree Right Place- in City Spaces
- 08-23 City Launches Applications for ARPA Housing Development Fund
- 08-03 Working Smoke Alarm Helps Three Escape Kelley Street House Fire
- 07-26 Six Organizations to Receive ARPA Mental Health Funds to Support Community
- 07-18 Application Period Open for Harrisonburg Citizen Academy
- 07-14 Harrisonburg Economic Development Launches ARPA Business Recovery Grants
- 07-06 Reminiscing on 20 Years of Free Pizza and Smoke Alarms
- 07-04 Individual Arrested in Page County Following Intentional Fire at Gabes
- 07-03 HFD Seeks Information on Person of Interest in Intentional Fire at Gabes
- 06-26 Harrisonburg to Receive Federal Funds for Liberty Street Project
- 06-23 Speed Cameras Now in Place to Protect Workers on East Market Street
- 06-07 HFD Purchases Ballistic Protection Equipment to Support Lifesaving Medical Response
- 06-06 Norfolk Southern Railroad Maintenance to Take Place in Harrisonburg
- 06-06 City Begins Roadway Reconfiguration Work with East Market Street
- 05-26 Public Works to Hold Ground-Breaking Ceremony on New Building
- 05-24 All-Girls Camp Sparks Interest in Future Careers as Firefighters
- 05-23 Harrisonburg Community Joining Together to Celebrate Pollinator Month
- 05-17 Federal Grant Allows HFD to Install Fire Sprinklers in Two Stations
- 05-16 City to Open Applications for Harrisonburg ARPA Mental Health Fund
- 05-10 Harrisonburg Tourism Receives Grant to Promote Outdoor Efforts
- 05-03 Public Works Reaches Completion on Mountain View Stream Restoration
- 05-02 Harrisonburg Urban Wood Used to Add Interactive Element to Arboretum
- 04-25 Harrisonburg Tourism and HHS Students Team Up to Host Biking Event
- 04-13 Community Invited to Celebrate and Tour New Public Works Greenhouses
- 04-10 City to Host Blacks Run Clean Up and Arbor Day and Rain Barrel Events
- 03-31 Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation to Add Two Pickleball Courts at Purcell Park
- 03-30 City Moves Forward on Refurbishment of Westover Skate Park
- 03-24 City Staff Welcomes Public to Roadway Reconfiguration Open House
- 03-21 HDPT Seeks Feedback on New On-Demand Ridesharing Service
- 03-13 Harrisonburg Parks and Rec to Hold First Adaptive Egg Hunt
- 03-06 Adult Narrowly Escapes Fire in Home without Functioning Smoke Alarms
- 03-01 HFD Lt Erin Stehle Achieves National Designation
- 02-27 Roadway Reconfigurations to Enhance Safe Transportation in Harrisonburg
- 02-22 HFD Tobia Named Virginia Fire Chief of the Year
- 02-15 Harrisonburg Pollinator Program Becomes a National Example
- 02-01 Harrisonburg Friendly City Trail Awarded Project of the Year
- 01-04 Waterline Work To Impact Service and Traffic along Section of South Main Street
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- 11-28 Winter Wonderfest Community Festival and Holiday Parade Return December 3
- 11-28 HFD Seeks Public Assistance Following Intentionally Set Structure Fire
- 11-25 Firefighters Rescue Woman from Deer Run Apartments Fire
- 11-23 Amy Snider Named Acting Deputy City Manager
- 11-07 November 8 City Council Meeting Moved To Wednesday in City Hall Room 11
- 10-25 Ande Banks Named Harrisonburg City Manager
- 10-18 HPD Investigates Fatal South Main Street Crash that Left One Dead
- 10-16 Individual Arrested Following Devon Lane Shooting that Injured 8
- 10-16 Eight Suffer Non-life-threatening Injuries in Devon Lane Shooting
- 10-14 Vic Garber Named Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Assistant Director
- 10-07 Public Works Team Completes First Entry-level Driver Training Course
- 10-07 As Fire Prevention Week approaches HFD reminds that - Fire wont wait. Plan your escape
- 10-05 Harrisonburg Tourism Sees Rebound in Visitors and Spending in 2021
- 10-05 HPD Reflects on and Honors 150 Years of Service to Harrisonburg
- 09-30 City to Conduct 2022 Testing of Sewer System
- 09-27 HFD Seeks Community Donations for Second Annual Coats for Kids Drive
- 09-21 Harrisonburg Designated SolSmart Bronze for Advancing Solar Energy Growth
- 09-13 Harrisonburg Public Works Accepting Comments on Smith Creek TMDL Action Plan
- 09-01 Public Forum to Seek Additional Feedback on Future Downtown Art Project
- 09-01 Harrisonburg Police Honor Fallen Officer with Sign Rededication
- 08-31 Mike Williams Named Harrisonburg Building Official
- 08-25 Working Smoke Alarms Save Family of Four
- 08-12 Traffic Calming Work Begins in Sunset Heights Neighborhood Next Week
- 08-10 Master Firefighter Daniels Earns Child Passenger Safety Instructor Certification
- 08-05 Sidewalk Ramp Construction Begins Soon on Port Republic Road and Main Street
- 08-02 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy to Return this Month
- 08-02 Beloved Harrisonburg Fire Museum Reopens to Public
- 07-29 Waterline Work to Close Portion of East Market Street in Downtown
- 07-21 Raised Intersection Work Begins in Northeast Neighborhood Next Week
- 07-20 Annual Road Paving Projects Starting Friday Across Harrisonburg
- 07-12 Harrisonburg Fire Marshals Office Closes Arson Case
- 07-08 Critical Fire Prevention Program - and Free Pizza - Return to Harrisonburg
- 07-07 Sidewalk Work to Commence along South Main Street Near City Hall
- 06-29 City Seeks Feedback to Drive Future Downtown Public Art Project
- 06-22 City Moves Forward on Purchase of Permanent Homeless Shelter Property
- 06-17 Martin Luther King Jr Way Bridge Maintenance Scheduled to Start Tuesday
- 06-16 Harrisonburg Firefighters Complete Prestigious Programs
- 06-07 Harrisonburg Public Utilities Honored for Excellence of Drinking Water
- 06-02 Virginia Housing Grant to Support Study on Two City-owned Properties
- 06-01 HDPT Receives Funding to Support Purchase of Two Electric School Buses
- 06-01 Community Asked to Prioritize Needs in Second Phase of ARPA Engagement
- 05-31 Driver Identified Following Fatal Wreck Involving Train
- 05-30 One Killed and Two Injured in Collision Between Vehicle and Train
- 05-29 HPD Seeks Witnesses After Fatal Wreck Sunday Evening
- 05-24 Crews to Conduct Bridge Rehabilitation Projects Across City Starting Thursday
- 05-17 Reservoir Street Signal Optimization Results Show Improvements
- 05-11 Ceremony to Mark Completion of Friendly City Trail Coming May 25
- 05-10 Families Invited to A Dream Come True Playground for Day of Safe Kids Fun
- 05-09 Small Section of Grattan Street Temporarily Closed this Week
- 05-04 Harrisonburg City Council Seeks Community Input on Future City Manager
- 05-03 Harrisonburg Tourism Successful Again in Bringing Grant Dollars Home
- 04-22 Paul Helmuth Honored at JMU Public Service Recognition Program
- 04-21 Public Utilities Embraces Creative Technique to Extend Infrastructure Life
- 04-20 Temporary Lane Closure on Country Club Road Coming Week of April 25
- 04-16 HFD Press Release Smoke Alarms Alert Family to Fire
- 04-14 Work on Two Popular Trails will Require Brief Closure to Public
- 04-13 International Firm Selects Harrisonburg as US Base for High-End Gravel Bikes
- 04-13 Brief Lane Closures and Parking Restrictions as Water Street Deck Repairs Near
- 04-12 Public Works Receives Smart 50 Award for Sanitation Route Program
- 04-11 Brian Mancini Named Director of Harrisonburg Parks Recreation
- 04-06 Liz Webb - Affordable Housing Program Expert becomes City Housing Coordinator
- 04-05 Public Works Honored with Gold Medal for Urban Forestry and Wood Program
- 03-30 HFD to Host First-Ever Sensory Friendly Open House
- 03-24 Changes Coming to How Customers Pay Utilities Bill Online
- 03-17 Helmuth Exemplifies Public Service as Emergency Management Professionals Week is Celebrated
- 03-14 Blacks Run Clean-up and Arbor Day Events Coming in April
- 03-11 Portion of Reservoir to Temporarily Close for Tree Removal
- 02-24 City Seeks Input on Addressing Needs and Inequities Caused by COVID-19
- 02-15 Determination Made in February 6 Fatal Fire - Victim Identified
- 01-31 Signal Changes Coming to Reservoir as Part of Optimization Effort
- 01-14 City Manager Search Moves Forward with Selection of Firm
- 01-11 Harrisonburg Council and Other Public Bodies to Resume Meeting Virtually
- 01-06 HFD Deputy Chief Morris Achieves National Designation
- 01-04 Harrisonburg Residents Asked to Place Trees Out on Bulk Collection Day
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- 12-29 Turn Lanes Added on Country Club Road at Intersection with Keezletown Road
- 12-13 Coats for Kids Campaign Delivers on Commitment
- 12-09 HFD Sets Damage Estimate - Determines Cause of 3-Alarm Fire
- 12-01 HFD Medical Director Earns Prestigious Certification
- 11-29 HFD Bicycle Collection Drive Currently Underway
- 11-24 Harrisonburg Firefighters Remind Community - Working Alarms Save Lives
- 11-24 HPD Conducts Investigation after Two Deceased Individuals Located
- 11-23 Harrisonburg Fire Department Seeks Public Help after Structure Fire
- 11-10 HDR and City to Partner on Spectacular Winter Wonderfest Event December 11
- 11-03 Paving Work to Impact Portion of Country Club Road
- 10-29 Economic Development Program B-Cubed Once Again Honored with Grant
- 10-28 Public Utilities Project Supports Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Goal
- 10-22 Two Local Programs Honored with Virginia Economic Development Grants
- 10-13 Improvements Coming to Downtown Sidewalk Next Week
- 10-07 Vote for Your Favorite Name for Harrisonburgs New Shared-use Path
- 10-05 W Water St between Liberty St and S High St to Close for Bridge Repairs
- 10-05 HFD Encourages Community to Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety
- 09-29 Harrisonburg Urban Wood Program Highlighted during Virginia Forestry Association Summit
- 09-27 Harrisonburg City Manager Eric Campbell Announces Resignation
- 08-30 City Public Utilities Department Conducting Annual Testing of Sewer System
- 08-26 Harrisonburg Tourism Selected for DRIVE 2.0 Statewide Tourism Plan
- 08-12 Harrisonburg Tourism Receives Virginia Grant for Tourism Marketing
- 08-10 Westover Pool Admittance Free to City Residents through Friday Night
- 08-03 City and County to Hold COVID-19 Remembrance Event on August 27
- 07-30 City to Unveil Marker in Recognition of Lucy Simms on August 13
- 07-29 STARS Intersection Safety Study Seeks Community Input
- 07-20 Another Successful Pizza Night Checks 1000 Smoke Alarms
- 07-19 HFD Fire Investigator Keith Link Earns Prestigious Certification
- 07-19 2021 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy Returns This Fall
- 07-14 Norfolk Southern Railroad to Close Erickson Avenue Next Week for Crossing Work
- 07-14 Lane Closure Coming to Park Road for Crosswalk Installation
- 07-13 Harrisonburg Fire Department Earns International Recognition for EMS Service
- 07-12 Pizza and Prevention - Beloved Annual Event Returns Wednesday
- 07-12 Mini Roundabouts Coming to Sunset Heights Neighborhood
- 07-07 Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
- 06-30 CARES Act and Community Contribution Funds Support Harrisonburg
- 06-28 City Seeks Input on Property Home to Heritage Oaks
- 06-25 HFD Reminds Residents of Firework Ordinances Ahead of Holiday
- 06-18 City Receives First Study Regarding Heritage Oaks Golf Course
- 06-17 Harrisonburg hosts Treasurers Association of Virginia Conference
- 06-16 HDPT Seeks Input for Multimodal Transit Center Feasibility Study
- 06-11 City Prepares to Move Forward on Downtown Parking Improvements
- 06-10 Intermittent Closures of Bruce Street at Liberty Street Intersection
- 06-09 Portion of North Liberty Street Transitions to One-Lane
- 06-09 Harrisonburg Makes Top 10 of Best Cities for Renters in 2021
- 06-07 Harrisonburg Public Utilities Honored for Excellence
- 06-04 Traffic Corridor Timing Plan Helps South Main and Port Republic Travel
- 06-04 Input Wanted for Mt Clinton Pike Improvements Project
- 06-03 Virtual Forum to Seek Public Input on Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update
- 06-01 HFD Names Marques Bush New Deputy Fire Chief of Support Services
- 05-28 Kelley Warner Named New Chief of Police at HPD
- 05-25 Limited Capacity Recreational Swim Set to Return to Westover Pool
- 05-18 Needed Repairs Closes Water Street Bridge Near Downtown
- 05-13 Kidde Smoke Carbon Monoxide Alarms Recalled for Failure to Alert During a Fire
- 05-06 Va Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry to Visit for Urban Forestry Program Tour
- 04-30 Statement on Passing of Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Employee
- 04-29 Traffic Shift to Take Place on Acorn Drive
- 04-29 Portion of Mt. Clinton Pike to Close for Railroad Work May 5 and 6
- 04-07 City Opens Summer Job Chat for Potential Employees
- 04-01 Delivery of Toter Trash Carts to Begin Next Week
- 03-29 City Wins 2021 Gold Medal Governors Environmental Excellence Award
- 03-26 City Honored to Receive Marker in Recognition of Lucy Simms
- 03-23 HFD Releases After Action Report Regarding Miller Circle Explosion
- 03-22 Last of Four Traffic Corridor Timing Plans to be Implemented this Week
- 03-15 City and HDR Unveil Harrisonburg Downtown 2040
- 03-08 Survey Seeks Community Input on Heritage Oaks Golf Course
- 03-05 Harrisonburg Urban Forestry Wants to Hear from You
- 03-03 Survey Seeks Public Input on Police Chief Search
- 02-19 Trash Collection Delayed Due to Winter Weather
- 02-05 City Housing Assessment and Market Study Available for Review
- 02-02 City Selects Consultant for Heritage Oaks Golf Course Study
- 02-01 Monday Trash Collection Delayed After Weather Closes Landfill Access
- 02-01 HRECC Launches Customer Service Survey
- 01-25 Audible Pedestrian Signal Installation Happening on Port Republic Road
- 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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