Homelessness As Roanoke Homeless Count Increases, City Seeks Teamwork with Downtown Businesses Police patrols and plans around transportation are part of the city's response to complaints over rising homelessness.
Feature 'I'm Still the Same David Bowers': Former Roanoke Mayor Tries New Approach in Comeback Bid Even in Bowers's lengthy political career, though, this year marks a first: 2024 is the first time Bowers has run as a Republican.
Interview Terry McGuire, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024 We sit down with Terry McGuire, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.
Sponsored Post Program Helps Residents Find Farm-Fresh Deals at Downtown Roanoke's Historic City Market Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) is making it easier for Roanoke Valley residents to purchase farm-fresh produce through its Mega Market Match days.
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Interview Phazhon Nash, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024 We sit down with Phazhon Nash, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.
Interview Benjamin Woods, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024 We sit down with Benjamin Woods, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/9 to 10/16. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
Politics Roanoke Mayor's Race Heats Up As Candidates Trade Barbs on Single-Family Zoning, Racism Three candidate forums in the last week were marked by feisty exchanges over policy and groan-inducing remarks on racism.
Politics Election 2024: Our Complete Coverage of Roanoke Mayoral and City Council Races Find the information you need to make an informed decision in our compendium of the 2024 races for Roanoke mayor and City Council.
Housing Roanoke Housing Authority Pauses New Section 8 Vouchers Amid High Rent Prices It may take months until 100 families can secure housing through the voucher program, more commonly known as Section 8.
Ramblings Ramblings: Storm Damages Greenway Bridge; Schools Miss Out on Full State Accreditation; Melrose Plaza Plans History Wall What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/2 to 10/9. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
Food Access One of Roanoke's Few Urban Farms Clinches a Deal To Protect Its Land A new land ownership model will protect the farm in Northwest Roanoke and enable some financial security for farmer Cameron Terry.
Politics Roanoke Council Democrats Show Support for Independent Candidate Over Party Nominee Some prominent Roanoke Democrats are showing support for independent Evelyn Powers over Democrat Benjamin Woods.
Poetry Without a Compass I used to be able to get lost in the woods / entirely dependent on my parents to find me
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 9/25 to 10/2. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
Food New Roanoke Restaurant Openings This Fall Offer Diversity in Cuisine and Concept New Roanoke area eateries include Gianni’s, A1 Afghan Restaurant & Grocery, Jaybird Tavern, Panda Boba, and Inka Grill’s new downtown location.
Housing Roanoke Once Again Ends Single-Family-Only Zoning After Lawsuit Prompted a Do-Over City Council made the “redo” after a lawsuit from homeowners challenged how the city gave public notice about the proposal.
Ramblings Ramblings: City Weighs Naming Bus Station For 'Roanoke's Rosa Parks'; Council Extends Interim Manager's Contract; Municipal Candidates Report War Chests What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 9/18 to 9/25. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
