Port Crossing is a Food Lion anchored neighborhood center situated within a mile from James Madison University (JMU). Come join Food Lion, Vito's Italian Kitchen, and Virginia ABC store. Harrisonburg is home to James Madison University (JMU), where the student population is just under 22,000. Port Crossing is positioned amongst the student housing on Port Republic Rd within a mile from I-81 and the newly built hospital. This Center sits directly across the street from JMU's newest athletic facility that opened in 2012.