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The OCR determined that the gender policies of five school divisions in Northern Virginia violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Arts Council of the Valley has shared its August First Fridays of the Valley lineup, kicking off the month with arts fun at 21 venues throughout the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is upping the ante this year for its annual fundraiser, the Friendly City Fortune Mega Raffle this Saturday, July 26 from 12-4pm.

During his opening remarks, President Schmidt highlighted that he has taken the time to meet the community inside and outside campus. 

According to a letter to Cross from Rockingham County Voter Registrar Lisa Gooden, Cross filed 11 scheduled reports past the required deadlines going all the way back to 2022. 

The Campaign for Bridgewater College has concluded, exceeding its goal and raising $36.7 million from more than 1,100 donors.

United Way of Central Shenandoah Valley announced that more than 50 Collection Zones across Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are now accepting school supply donations for the third annual “Tools For School” back-to-school resource fair.

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) announced the opening of two new exhibitions at Smith House Galleries on Friday, August 1 during First Fridays of the Valley: Take a Walk on the Wild Side highlights oil paintings by Agnieszka Elliott; Ouroboros, by E. Leary, features paintings and pyrography

More than 130 Virginia teens representing schools and youth groups from across the commonwealth will be arriving at James Madison University Thursday for the 2025 YOVASO Summer Leadership Retreat, Tides, Vibes, and Safe Rides.

The Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Salvation Army is hosting their 2nd Annual Red Kettle Motorcycle Ride on July 19.