Students in the Rags/Blair track at JCamp engaged in a press conference activity in which they interviewed Brad Jenkins, General Manager of the Breeze, and Morgan Blair, Managing Editor, and packaged...

Within the blistering Virginia heat, a pavilion can be seen in the distance with tables full of friendly faces and goods for everyone to choose from. People of all ages carefully admire the merchan...

In the heart of Downtown Harrisonburg is Deviant Kreations, a neurodivergent, queer and trans-owned art shop. Started January of 2020 by Dandy Knopf, it aims to inspire people through their art....

From book lovers to fashionistas, The Lady Jane in Downtown Harrisonburg is open for everyone. Owner Sara Christensen has transformed her shop into a place full of handmade gifts and home goods where...

From hiking the longest trail, Sawmill Loop, to creating gardens on Main Street, people interact with nature in various ways in Harrisonburg.  Outdoor activities are found all around, and can have...

According to the Harvard Business Review article reports that 90% of women have reported some form of sexual harassment once in their lives. The article continues to say that the majority of employ...

Harrisonburg doesn’t have a lot in common with New York or LA, but one thing remains true for all three cities– and no it’s not their size– pickleball. It’s taken over Harrisonburg. Whether it be at...

For Harrisonburg residents, eating locally is more than just a lifestyle choice, it’s a part of the community culture.  One of these cultural staples is the Friendly City Food Co-Op. Founded in 2011,...

  Bustling with bartenders, baristas and loyal customers, Broad Porch Coffee is perched on court square in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Walking up to the coffee shop,customers can view a huge mural on the...

Mycology is the study of mushrooms and fungi. Agape Mycology is Eric Fisher’s medicinal fungi company. This business was never Fisher’s plan. “It started out as an interest. I used to be a steamfit...

It was hot. But for 44 junior and high school students attending a journalism camp at JMU, the heat didn’t get in the way of their job — to write stories and to take pictures of downtown business....

The first thing customers notice about Horizon Gifts is their incredibly friendly employees. They greet customers when they walk into Horizon, and help them find anything they may need. “It’s...

The founder of Dance & Company, Drew Jones, staunchly believes in the power of dance. “Dance is a wonderful way to express emotions and feelings that are often too many, [and] too difficult to...

Bob Schurtz, not only owns Downtown Books, he’s the only employee there. Tucked away in an alley next to a parking garage in downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia, it’s easy to walk by the bookstore — and...

Being a craftsman means many different things but today woodworking is the main focus. Roman Miller is a craftsman for Knoll Acres Woodworking who has worked there for four to five years.  “After I...

Steve Cooke is the proud general manager of a store that sells the freshest produce in Harrisonburg seven days a week— the Friendly City Food Co-op.  It all started in 2007 when the Little Grill...

When customers walk into The Lady Jane Shop, the atmosphere is a warm and exciting space. The store is crammed with items from local artists in every wall, nook and cranny.  “[We] want to create an...

Lisa Shull founded and is now the Executive Director of the Harrisonburg famous Explore More Discovery Museum. More commonly known as the Children’s Museum, it is located on 150 S Main Street. Shull...