Last Updated: July 16, 2019
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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2019- 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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- 12-31-15 Annual Christmas Tree Collection Takes Place
- 12-29-15 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 12-28-15 Valve Repair Postponed
- 12-23-15 City Plans to Repair Valve with map
- 12-23-15 City Looks for Feedback from the Community
- 12-22-15 City Names New Director
- 12-21-15 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 12-17-15 City Names Next Building Official
- 12-15-15 Videos Showcase Bike-Walk Projects
- 12-15-15 City Opens Front Doors of City Hall
- 12-09-15 Flashing Yellow Traffic Signals Being Installed
- 12-04-15 City Partners with School for Essay Contest
- 11-30-15 Agencies Welcome Safety Sally to Harrisonburg
- 11-24-15 Water Main Repaired
- 11-24-15 Crews Repairing Water Main Break
- 11-24-15 City Tax Bills Due Next Week
- 11-24-15 Banks Promoted Into New Role
- 11-19-15 Harrisonburg Receives Bronze Bicycle Friendly Designation
- 11-18-15 City Announces Grand Opening Ceremony for City Hall
- 11-12-15 City Prepares Winter Activity Guide for Classes and Programs
- 11-10-15 City Graduates 17 from Citizen Academy
- 11-05-15 City Partners to Host Bike-Walk Summit
- 11-02-15 HRECC to Host Career Night
- 11-02-15 HFD Press Release Reminder to Check Smoke Alarms
- 10-30-15 Railroad Crossing Upgrades Cause Street Closure
- 10-30-15 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 10-30-15 Election Day Quickly Approaching
- 10-30-15 City, Arts Council Send Ornament to Executive Mansion
- 10-26-15 Parks and Recreation Facilities Set to Close for the Season
- 10-22-15 Testing of the City's Sewer System Nears Completion
- 10-22-15 City Gears Up for Game Day Weekend
- 10-21-15 City Prepares for Upcoming Leaf Collection
- 10-15-15 City Partners with Arts Council, Seeks Handmade Ornaments
- 10-14-15 Rock Street Reopens
- 10-12-15 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Coming Up
- 10-09-15 Paving Operations to Take Place Next Week
- 10-08-15 City Prepares Equipment and Staff for Snow and Ice Program
- 10-05-15 City Hosts Public Meeting for Upcoming Road Project
- 10-02-15 HFD Prepares for Fire Prevention Week
- 10-01-15 City Prepares for Additional Storms this Weekend
- 09-29-15 City Responds to Reports of High Water on Roadways
- 09-29-15 City Makes Progress on Carlton Street Improvement Project
- 09-24-15 Fire Department Determines Cause of Overnight Fire
- 09-23-15 Work Continues on Rock Street Bridge
- 09-23-15 Upcoming Street Closure Near City Hall
- 09-22-15 Construction of HDPT Facilities Recognized with Award
- 09-20-15 Harrisonburg Police Identify Individual Involved in Shooting, Continue Investigation
- 09-20-15 HPD Investigates Shooting Stemming from Disturbance
- 09-09-15 Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Soon Underway
- 09-08-15 City Announces Acting Director for City Department
- 09-04-15 Harrisonburg Fire Department Continues Arson Investigation
- 09-02-15 September is National Preparedness Month
- 09-01-15 Holiday Schedule for City Services
- 08-31-15 Testing of the City's Sewer System Continues
- 08-28-15 Staff Prepares for Move to City Hall
- 08-21-15 City Bus Drivers Prepare for School to Begin
- 08-19-15 Grant Funds Aim to Keep Harrisonburg Beautiful
- 08-14-15 Continuing Education on Single Stream Collection
- 08-14-15 City Seeks Volunteers at City Hall
- 08-14-15 City Connects with Community, Tells its Story
- 08-13-15 HRECC Develops New Partnership and Initiative
- 08-12-15 Safe Routes to School Project Nears Completion
- 08-12-15 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
- 08-11-15 Upcoming Traffic Pattern Changes with Map
- 08-11-15 City and County Expand Mental Health Services in Collaboration with Sentara RMH and CSB
- 08-07-15 Testing of the City's Sewer System Begins this Month
- 08-07-15 Portion of Carlton Street Reopens Next Week
- 08-04-15 Single Stream Collection Program Has Begun
- 08-03-15 City Responds to Emergency During Upcoming Mock Drill
- 07-27-15 HRECC Celebrates 10th Anniversary
- 07-24-15 Street Closure for Storm Sewer Pipe Repair
- 07-23-15 City Partners with Arts Council to Promote Local Art
- 07-21-15 Recommendations for Single Stream Collection
- 07-20-15 New Collection Program Begins
- 07-17-15 HFD Continues Work to Keep Residents Safe
- 07-10-15 City Hosts Youth TryAthlon and Seeks Volunteers
- 07-09-15 City Director Plans to Retire
- 07-06-15 Free Pizza and Smoke Alarm Event
- 06-30-15 City Schedules Altered for Upcoming Holiday
- 06-30-15 City Accepts Applications for Citizen Academy
- 06-26-15 City Opens Public Comment on Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan
- 06-23-15 HFD Invites Community to Safety Adventure
- 06-23-15 Deadline Nears for Stormwater Utility Credit Applications
- 06-19-15 Residents Invited to Campout in the Park
- 06-19-15 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
- 06-18-15 City Encourages Engagement and Feedback
- 06-18-15 City Approved to Receive Revenue Sharing and Grant Funds
- 06-17-15 Progress Continues with Safe Routes to School Project
- 06-16-15 City Hosts World's Largest Swim Lesson
- 06-15-15 Paving Program Continues Downtown This Week
- 06-09-15 City Seeks Input on Be Heard Harrisonburg
- 06-08-15 Crews to Replace a Section of Waterline
- 06-05-15 Portion of Carlton Street to be Closed for Roundabout Construction
- 06-04-15 Real Estate Taxes are Due
- 06-03-15 Harrisonburg Joins the MoveOver Movement
- 06-01-15 City Releases New Community Bike Map
- 05-29-15 Crews Will Pave a Portion of Virginia Avenue Next Week
- 05-22-15 City Encourages Residents to Be Prepared
- 05-21-15 Crews Continue Work on Storm Drain
- 05-19-15 Memorial Day Holiday Schedule
- 05-14-15 Crews to Perform Work on Storm Drain
- 05-14-15 City Hosts Bicycle and Pedestrian Workshop
- 05-13-15 Annual Paving is Underway
- 05-11-15 HFD News Release Mulch Ordinance
- 05-11-15 City Hosts Rain Barrel Workshop
- 05-08-15 Design Public Hearing Set for Roadway Improvement Project
- 05-07-15 Stormwater Utility Fee Program Impacts Construction
- 05-04-15 City Celebrates May as Bike Month
- 05-01-15 Localities Recognizing May as National Foster Care Month
- 04-30-15 City Hosts Utility Fee Credit Application Workshop
- 04-28-15 City Posts New Discussion Online
- 04-24-15 City Increases Presence on Social Media
- 04-16-15 Whats Cooking Competition
- 04-16-15 Proposed Budget Available to Public
- 04-16-15 City Recognized Again for Highest Principles of Government Accounting
- 04-15-15 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
- 04-15-15 Construction to Begin on Carlton Street Roundabout
- 04-13-15 Public Utilities Recognized With Award
- 04-13-15 National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week
- 04-13-15 City Hosts Touch a Truck Event
- 04-09-15 Blacks Run Clean Up Held this Weekend
- 04-07-15 HFD Smoke Alarm Press Release
- 04-02-15 Applications Accepted for Utility Fee Credit Program
- 04-01-15 Harrisonburg's Dog Park Reopens
- 03-30-15 Rock Street Bridge Replacement Project Begins
- 03-25-15 What's Cooking Competition Heats Up
- 03-25-15 Reminder to Inspect Backflow Prevention Devices
- 03-20-15 Restaurant at Heritage Oaks Opens
- 03-20-15 HDPT Selected to Host State Competition
- 03-16-15 Tons of Free Fun at Upcoming Open House
- 03-16-15 Public Information Meeting Rescheduled
- 03-11-15 Community Invited to Sign the Beam
- 03-10-15 Alarm Registration Now Required
- 03-09-15 Portion of Rock Street Closed This Week
- 03-04-15 Public Information Meeting Canceled
- 03-04-15 Change Your Clock Change Your Battery March 8
- 02-27-15 City Seeks Volunteers to Help Clean Up Blacks Run
- 02-26-15 Cast a Vote for Harrisonburg
- 02-22-15 Post-Storm Reminders for Residents
- 02-20-15 Public Information Meeting Scheduled
- 02-20-15 Event Canceled Due to Pending Winter Weather
- 02-20-15 Crews Prepared for More Winter Weather
- 02-18-15 HDPT Tests New Feature on Transit Buses
- 02-18-15 City Reminds Residents to Protect Pipes
- 02-17-15 Foster Families Needed in our Community
- 02-17-15 City Continues Work to Clear Snow
- 02-13-15 Portion of Rock Street Closed Next Week
- 02-10-15 Survey Results Available and New Discussion Posted
- 02-10-15 Presidents Day Holiday Trash Schedule
- 02-09-15 Dog Park Temporarily Closed
- 01-30-15 Vendor Selected to Provide Food Service at Golf Course
- 01-23-15 Harrisonburg Prepares for Winter Weather
- 01-22-15 JMU Grad Brings Variety to Downtown Economy
- 01-20-15 City Dog Licenses Due
- 01-15-15 Project Makes Next Steps Easier to Maneuver
- 01-15-15 Lane Configuration Changes Set for Busy Intersection
- 01-14-15 Tax Relief Available for Elderly and Disabled
- 01-13-15 Holidays Alter City Schedules
- 01-08-15 False Alarm Program to Begin in New Year
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- 12-29-14 New Year Holiday Alters City Schedules
- 12-22-14 Christmas Holiday Alters City Schedules
- 12-17-14 Parks and Recreation Seeking Input on Dining Options
- 12-17-14 Community Invited to Share Ideas for Upcoming Budget
- 12-12-14 Temporary Downtown Lane Closure
- 12-11-14 Maintenance Work Rescheduled - Impacts City Intersection
- 12-11-14 Annual Leaf Collection Complete
- 12-09-14 HRECC Receives National Re Accreditation Award
- 12-08-14 Temporary Downtown Lane Closure
- 12-08-14 Afternoon Update Temporary Downtown Lane Closure
- 12-04-14 Provide Your Comments Online for Council Agendas
- 12-04-14 City Seeks Input Through Online Survey
- 11-26-14 Riparian Buffer Planted Next to Blacks Run
- 11-26-14 Maintenance Works Impacts City Intersection
- 11-26-14 Keep Hydrants and Sidewalks Clear
- 11-25-14 City Prepares for Snow
- 11-21-14 Thanksgiving Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
- 11-21-14 Temporary Downtown Lane Closure
- 11-17-14 Temporary Downtown Lane Closure
- 11-10-14 Temporary Downtown Lane Closure
- 11-10-14 Holiday Trash Collection Schedule - Veterans Day
- 11-07-14 Paving will Close Ramblewood Road
- 11-07-14 City to Host Two Open Houses on Stormwater Utility Ordinance and Fee
- 10-31-14 Sewer System Testing to Occur Through the End of the Year
- 10-30-14 Work on Railroad will Close Streets
- 10-30-14 Downtown Lane Closures Due to City Projects
- 10-30-14 City Seeks Input through Online Survey
- 10-28-14 Temporary Daily Closure of West Market St
- 10-27-14 Harrisonburg Paving Schedule Week of November 3
- 10-24-14 Updates to Harrisonburg Streetscape Project
- 10-24-14 Practicing the Pitch-Preparation Begins for Participants in the What's Cooking Program
- 10-23-14 Local Healthcare and Emergency Resources Work Together to Prepare for Ebola Challenge
- 10-20-14 Temporary Street Closure for Streetscape Project
- 10-20-14 Shull Receives Top Honors
- 10-16-14 Firefighter Recognized for His Efforts
- 10-16-14 Bluestone Trail to Officially Open
- 10-15-14 Annual Leaf Collection Begins in City
- 10-10-14 Temporary Street Closures in Downtown
- 10-10-14 Application Deadline Nears for What's Cooking Program
- 10-07-14 Residents Encouraged to Submit eComments
- 10-03-14 Upgrades to Railroad Crossing
- 10-03-14 International Walk to School Day
- 09-30-14 Harrisonburg Streetscape Continues its Progress
- 09-29-14 New Signal Installation Causes Lane Closures
- 09-26-14 City Continues Work to Address Polluted Runoff
- 09-25-14 Painting to Take Place on Parking Deck
- 09-22-14 City Recognized Through National Award
- 09-22-14 Changes to Traffic Patterns Take Place
- 09-19-14 Upcoming Nighttime Paving Schedule
- 09-15-14 Try Harrisonburg Transit
- 09-15-14 HRECC Receives EMD Reaccreditation
- 09-15-14 City Partners to Promote Food Business and Entrepreneurship
- 09-12-14 Temporary Interruption in Water Service
- 09-10-14 Purcell Park to Receive Upgrades
- 09-10-14 Parks and Recreation Announces Opening of Dog Park
- 09-05-14 Temporary Closure of Terri Drive
- 09-02-14 Upcoming Street Closures in Downtown
- 08-29-14 September is National Preparedness Month
- 08-22-14 Traffic Calming Project in Old Town Neighborhood
- 08-21-14 Holiday Trash Collection Schedule for Labor Day
- 08-15-14 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
- 08-15-14 HFD Moves Up in ISO Ratings
- 08-15-14 Change in Downtown Traffic Signals
- 08-12-14 Lane Closure for Repair to Fire Hydrant
- 08-07-14 Construction Moves Along in Downtown
- 08-07-14 Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
- 08-05-14 Upcoming Road Closure
- 08-05-14 Temporary Interruption in Water Service - Stone Spring Road
- 07-24-14 HDPT Celebrates Significant Milestone
- 07-23-14 Sewer System Testing Takes Place Next Week
- 07-16-14 Summer Safety Carnival at Avante
- 07-14-14 City Moves Forward with Construction Project
- 07-09-14 Upcoming Paving on East Market Street
- 07-09-14 Free Pizza Free Smoke Alarm Event
- 07-03-14 Construction Update for New City Hall Project
- 07-01-14 Temporary Interruption in Water Service
- 06-27-14 Upcoming Street Closure
- 06-27-14 Public Information Meeting
- 06-25-14 HDPT Conducts Route Study and Seeks Input
- 06-23-14 Work on Railroad will Close Street
- 06-17-14 Share the Road Safety Campaign Continues
- 06-16-14 City Participates in World's Largest Swimming Lesson
- 06-13-14 City Sells $56.3 Million in Bonds
- 06-12-14 Governor's Transportation Safety Award
- 06-11-14 City Gears Up for Citizen Academy
- 06-09-14 Bond Rating Agencies Assign Ratings to City's Bond Issue
- 05-29-14 Safe Routes to School Project Complete
- 05-29-14 Construction Begins on New City Hall Project
- 05-23-14 HDPT Begins Moving Into New Facility
- 05-20-14 Vine Street Paving
- 05-20-14 Press Conference Announcement
- 05-16-14 Update to Water Main Break
- 05-16-14 Crews Repair Water Main Break
- 05-14-14 Community Survey Complete
- 05-05-14 City Launches Safety Campaign
- 04-30-14 City to Host Rain Barrel Workshops
- 04-22-14 Street Closure for Repair
- 04-18-14 Upcoming Street Closure
- 04-18-14 Clean Up Day Continues to Be a Success
- 04-14-14 Season Kicks Off for Parks and Recreation
- 04-14-14 Additional Sidewalks Added to East Market Street
- 04-07-14 National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week
- 04-01-14 HFD Receives Delivery of New Fire Truck
- 03-27-14 Annual Paving Begins
- 03-24-14 City and County Evaluate Test Message
- 03-19-14 Volunteers Needed for Blacks Run CleanUp Day
- 03-18-14 Assistant Director of Public Works Named
- 03-14-14 Second Phase of the Community Survey
- 03-10-14 Test Message Sent from EAS
- 03-07-14 Keeping Harrisonburg Informed
- 03-04-14 City Continues Making Progress after Winter Storm
- 02-24-14 Road Closure for Repair
- 02-24-14 Deadline Extended to Participate in Survey
- 02-21-14 Road Closure for Emergency Repair
- 02-12-14 Keep Hydrants and Sidewalks Clear
- 02-11-14 City Prepares for Winter Storm
- 02-10-14 Temporary Interruption in Water Service - Collicello Street
- 02-10-14 City Encourages Residents to Respond to Survey
- 02-06-14 Temporary Interruption in Water Service - Grace Street
- 01-16-14 Street Renaming Ceremony
- 01-13-14 Harrisonburg Community Survey
- 01-07-14 Community Invited to Share Ideas on Upcoming Budget
- 01-03-14 UPDATE-Tree Collection Will Take Place Next Week
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