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Good day Harrisonburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What exactly changes in Harrisonburg trash and yard waste pickup?
  • How will Rockingham schools respond to worrying new performance data?

Also on today's calendar: Wednesdays at the Movies! - It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, Not Rated, 130 minutes) and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 53, low: 31.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 53 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harrisonburg Public Works announces incoming sanitation changes (whsv.com) — Harrisonburg residents will see new sanitation rules take effect January 5, 2026, as Public Works rolls out updated yard waste pickup services. Flyers are being attached to every city trash toter this month to clarify the correct start date and explain the changes, and residents are encouraged to contact Public Works with any questions.
   

• Matt Cross' time on the school board ends without him (hburgcitizen.com) — Rockingham County’s school board said goodbye to member Matt Cross and began grappling with troubling new state data showing many local schools, including those serving Harrisonburg-area students, are underperforming. Leaders plan to dig into test scores, absenteeism and graduation rates, revisit their five-year plan, and hold a public budget hearing on Jan. 12 as they chart a path for improvement.
   

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  • Hi neighbors!
    I have availability to work on vehicles on the 24th, 26th, 27th, and 31st. I offer a range of automotive services including tune-ups, brake jobs,… (Nextdoor South View)
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🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

  • Mount Solon Volunteer Fire & Rescue holds first Christmas Parade (dnronline.com)

Broadway

  • Broadway Coffee House hosts Christmas Market (whsv.com)
  • Broadway's annual Christmas parade draws a crowd despite cold weather (dnronline.com)
  • Wreaths Across America event at Dayton Cemetery honors veterans (dnronline.com)

Ok Harrisonburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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