Stephanie Penn
Reporter
Harrisonburg, VA
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Stephanie graduated class of 2020 from James Madison University. She majored in journalism and minored in Spanish. She is excited to work hard to bring the important news to you!
Harrisonburg City council is considering an ordinance to limit the number of people at gatherings to 50 in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, the city of Harrisonburg has some, but it is probably not what you’d expect.
The city of Staunton is working hard today to repair any damages made by Saturday’s rain.
During the warmer months, we can see a lot of bees in our area and one local bee-keeper wants to remind everyone they are not something to fear.
This weekend is tax-free weekend and the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office is back in front of Walmart in Woodstock collecting donations.
Protesters in Luray gathered to speak out against comments made by Mayor Barry Presgraves and to ask him to resign from office.
In just a few weeks, college students will head back to the Friendly City just in time for classes at local universities.
Preparation for nurses in the upcoming school year is underway in Rockingham County.
Talking to your kids about the COVID-19 pandemic may be beneficial, especially with school coming up
The COVID-19 pandemic can be hard for people of all ages, but one relationship expert said talking to your children about what is going on is always a good idea, especially with in-person school returning for some.
The Lincoln Homestead in Linville is undergoing renovations and offered socially distanced tours of the home this weekend.
Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music located on Eastern Mennonite University offered virtual classes this summer and has been working to make those classes safe for the fall.
The theatre closed its doors on March 12, but it has been looking for new opportunities to keep the arts going.
In the city of Staunton, you can hear and smell the staples of summer.
In the city of Harrisonburg, you can apply for absentee voting in two ways — by mail or in-person.
Ten Thousand Villages in Downtown Harrisonburg is a non-profit fair-trade store. It partners with artists in developing countries to give them a way to make a liveable wage and an outlet to sell their creations.
North Mountain Homestead saw a dry start to their planting season.
As of July 1st, there is no excuse required in absentee voting.
For the second year in a row, James Madison University was voted the best college in Virginia for getting a job, according to the U.S. Department of Education statistics.
The Harrisonburg Police Department said crash numbers are nowhere near last year, most likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, there has been an increase in the last few weeks.
Two community members in West Virginia are working with parents and educators across the state with the hope to have everyone’s needs heard and addressed.
90 Virginia destination marketing locations were awarded money by Governor Northam during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Hugo Kohl Jewelry won the “small cool winner” category of America’s coolest stores 2020 by ‘INSTORE’ magazine.
Brothers Craft Brewing in Harrisonburg held their third annual ”Christmas in July at Chalk Fest” event.
The Massanutten Property Owners Association voted to have the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office provide law enforcement for the area.
The “Blue Hole” swimming spot off Route 33 has seen a lot of trash lately.
A little bit of summer reopened this week at Massanutten Resort as guests were able to make a splash at the waterpark’s outdoor pools.
Students' bus rides to school will look a little different this year.
One local musician wanted to combine music and a message.
This weekend, the Shenandoah County Sheriff Office took part in the annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign collecting donations for local schools.
Redbeard Brewing Company reopened after being closed for a few weeks. The brewery used the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to get some renovations done faster.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, contact tracing is crucial, even picking up a phone call can help protect those around you.
In Harrisonburg, those of Latino ethnicity account for only 19 percent of the population.
Summer is a time for heading to the water, and after staying inside for weeks because of COVID-19, a lot of people are itching to get out of the house.
"SOS Advertising" has seen a loss in orders and says the pandemic is unlike anything they have ever seen.
High temperatures are a staple of summer and every year fire departments get heat-related calls.
A big decision out of the Rockingham County school board is set to be made Monday night. School board members will be voting on a “reopening plan” for county schools.
A popular restaurant in the valley closed its doors. Gavid’s Steakhouse and Family Grill in Waynesboro announced they were ending their 35-year run back in June.
Beyond Restaurant in Harrisonburg has been using Grubhub since last year, but co-owner Cy Khochareun said, the number of delivery orders has increased tremendously during the pandemic.
Protesters joined together outside of Mount Jackson’s town hall in Shenandoah County on Saturday.
The “chalk art festival” was held in the parking lot of the “Howard Johnson Hotel” in Staunton.