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.
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 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.
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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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.
Neighborhoods Roanoke's Claytor Family Sells Historic Gainsboro Health Clinic Property The sale closed shortly after family members and community leaders gathered for a state historical marker unveiling.
City Hall Roanoke Council Backpedals on Abolishing Its Youth Athletics Review Board Members of the Youth Athletics Review Board were caught off guard last month after the city attorney floated a proposal to do away with the recently formed group.
Ramblings Ramblings: Fire-EMS Overtime Pay Scrutinized; Ex-Local Roots Owner Charged; Schools Renew Superintendent's Contract 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 9/11 to 9/18. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
City Hall Changes at Roanoke City Hall Show Interim Manager Isn't Just Keeping Seat Warm A recent reassignment of duties at the top shows Roanoke’s interim city manager, Lydia Patton, is not content to carry on the status quo.
Economy Roanoke Regional Tourism Agency Faces Repeated Council Scrutiny Over Value, Leadership City leaders say a new strategic plan for Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge should address what they see as a bloated board of directors.
Education 'A Brilliant Idea': Vision To Turn Jefferson Center into Magnet High School Met with Praise from Roanoke Council Members Support from the purse-string-controlling Council would be key if the district is to alleviate overcrowding at high schools.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 9/4 to 9/11. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
Education Roanoke Superintendent Floats Third High School, Possibly in Renovated Jefferson Center Roanoke’s two public high schools have at least 20 percent more students than they can handle currently, according to a recent report.
Housing Affordable Apartment Tower No Longer Planned for Downtown Roanoke Site The city agreed last year to sell its former Homeless Assistance Team office for a proposed 80-unit affordable housing project.
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Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 8/28 to 9/4. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
Neighborhoods Parking for Higher Ed Center Hits Gainsboro Nerve Amid Plan To Revive Neighborhood The center's proposal to take over a city-owned parking lot has prompted pushback from some Gainsboro residents amid a plan to revitalize the neighborhood.
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