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Downtown Harrisonburg will soon be home to yet another new restaurant! It is called Brooklyn Cafe and Lounge, and is located in the former Franklin’s Cafe at 20 S. Mason Street. They’re having a grand re-opening on March 5th.
Brooklyn Cafe and Lounge will be serving up Middle Eastern, Turkish, Mexican, Italian, and Southern American cuisine. [...]

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Our team developed a resourceful and comprehensive relocation guide for clients who are thinking about moving to the Harrisonburg area. It has come in very handy for many folks who have moved to the area, and we want to keep relocators informed of what can benefit them by moving to the area. So, we updated [...]

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Pleasant Hill Acres is a quiet neighborhood located in the heart of Harrisonburg, nestled between Main Street and High Street, with mature trees and wide streets. The only traffic that runs through this neighborhood is from those that are visiting the neighborhood for a specific purpose. In other words: through traffic is prohibited, which provides [...]

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Did you eat too many Christmas cookies, drink too much eggnog, or sit on the couch too long during your holiday vacation? Well, this week is your lucky week! The Center, a yoga and pilates studio in Downtown Harrisonburg, is holding an open house this week, offering free yoga, pilates, and nia at every level… [...]

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James Madison University (JMU) is a large — and positive — factor in the economy of Harrisonburg and the surrounding area. JMU currently offers 68 undergraduate degree programs, 30 master’s programs, approximately 18,000 students, and a land mass of 696 acres of campus with 108 buildings.
Many students live off campus, and there are hundreds of [...]

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Harrisonburg is home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University, and is also near colleges like Bridgewater College, Blue Ridge Community College, Massanutten Technical College, National College of Business and Technology, and down the road, Mary Baldwin. Living in a college town costs less than the average! Many college towns around the nation have [...]

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Highland Park is an established neighborhood that has been developed over the past 20 years. This grand neighborhood features mature trees, scenic views, and gently rolling terrain. This community is one-of-a-kind in the Harrisonburg area. Highland Park is convenient to shopping, schools, and amenities—and is very close to the new hospital site. (Not to mention [...]

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There is a new restaurant in Downtown Harrisonburg, further creating buzz around downtown by adding a delicious menu and great atmosphere to the area. HburgNews.com posted a thorough review of the restaurant, so head on over and check it out!
…the shining star here is Chef Ryan Zale’s food. Zale honed his skills at the highly-acclaimed [...]

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Belmont is the largest neighborhood on the west side of the city, with homes from the 1960s up to the present day. It is known for wide streets, friendly neighbors, and stunning western views. There’s also a small community-maintained park in the center of Belmont with tennis courts. Many homes — especially those on the [...]

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Stone Spring is a small community located on the southeast side of Harrisonburg across from Stone Spring Elementary School. This neighborhood is in close proximity to city conveniences, and has easy access to all parts of Harrisonburg via Port Republic Road, Stone Spring Road, and Neff Avenue.
Homes in this neighborhood were built in the late [...]

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