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If you are looking for a warm, inviting place to enjoy a delicious entrée of Bangers and Mash, washed down by a pint of Guinness, all while listening to a live musician play Irish tunes - then stop by one of the Burg’s newest restaurants – Corgans’ Publick House.
Conveniently located on Port Republic Road (in [...]

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“Battles on the Home Front” is a new program created by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Sesquicentennial Committee to bring visitors to the Shenandoah Valley — specifically Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. This program highlights the historic Civil War sites in our area, and incorporates compelling stories, museums, interpretive centers, and a 2012 calendar of commemorative events, plus walking [...]

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A couple years ago, we published a list of things to do in Harrisonburg with kids, and it has been one of our most popular posts since! A few more options have become available in our area, so we decided now was a great time to add to the list. Here are more things to [...]

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Since the beginning of the planning process for Rockingham Memorial Hospital (RMH) in Rockingham County, using eco-friendly materials and “going green” throughout the building process was one of the top priorities. Thanks for Chevrolet, RMH is using methane gas from the Rockingham County landfill for power. Our local landfill receives 300 tons of trash per [...]

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Oh, Christmas Tree, oh, Christmas tree! There is usually much debate about whether a live Christmas tree should be donning living rooms this time of year, or whether artificial trees are better suited. I personally prefer live trees. You can’t beat the hunt for the perfect tree, getting in the great outdoors, the fresh-cut tree [...]

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Recently at 120 North Main Street in Bridgewater, Randy’s Do It Best Hardware held a grand opening, serving up free hot dogs and beverages, and offering many items on sale. The new hardware store has taken over where the old Dickson’s Drug Store used to be. According to the store manager, Christian Herrick, lawn and [...]

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Have you ever seen Mama’s Caboose driving by, or stopped on the side of the road in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County? Established just weeks ago, this cheery red mobile kitchen serves up home cooked meals like Chicken Parmesan, Ham and Green Beans, and Steak and Cheese Sandwiches. The owner, Diane Roll, features one selection each [...]

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If you’ve worked with a Kline May agent in the past few years, you know that after each transaction, the client receives a satisfaction survey. Kline May takes very seriously the opinions and feedback received from clients in these surveys. To date, Kline May Company (which includes Kline May Realty and Cottonwood Commercial) has over [...]

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Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance and the City of Harrisonburg have granted several businesses with facade enhancement grants this year. This grant program supports property improvements and has been able to stay in place, despite the state of the economy. In 2011, eight grants were awarded for a total of $20,000 in improvement funds.

These businesses will use [...]

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Willow West is located in Dayton, Virginia, which is a few miles south of Harrisonburg, actually, but many residents commute the short drive to Harrisonburg for work. This neighborhood is tucked away on the northwest side of the Town of Dayton, and consists of two quiet streets — Willow Drive and Northview Street — each [...]

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