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Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

2 days ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

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3 hours ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

3 hours ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.

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Where Flavor Meets Comfort: Why Gobbler Grill Is Broadway’s Hidden Gem | Shen Valley Deals

Gobbler Grill in Broadway, Virginia, serves up mouthwatering burgers and fries in a friendly, down-home setting that keeps locals coming back. See why this hometown favorite is turning heads—and how you can grab a $50 gift card for just $25 through ShenValleyDeals.com.

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Harrisonburg Police searching for missing woman

Jennifer Spiggle has been entered into NCIC/VCIN as a missing person and was last seen on August 1st.

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UPDATE: South Main Street closed for additional repairs after water main break

Both southbound lanes of Main Street at the intersection with Maryland Avenue/Port Republic Road will be closed this morning.

7 hours ago in Local

Harrisonburg City Council approves disposition of real estate on Neff Avenue to build affordable housing units

According to the memorandum, The Neff Avenue Development Agreement will convey the Neff Avenue site to the developer at no cost to support the creation of a maximum of 220 affordable housing units. 

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Partly sunny and 80’s today

Today will be hot and mostly sunny with just a slight chance of an afternoon or evening shower or thunderstorm.

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3 hours ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’

Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre

It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.