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Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/5 to 7/12.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/5 to 7/12.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jul 4, 2023 • 8 min read
Roanoke Becomes Home To a New Kind of Refugee: Those Fleeing Climate Change
Climate Crisis

Roanoke Becomes Home To a New Kind of Refugee: Those Fleeing Climate Change

One-third of Americans cited climate change as a reason to move, per a recent survey. Some who do are choosing Roanoke.

  • Ralph Berrier Jr.
Ralph Berrier Jr. Jun 27, 2023 • 9 min read
Hot Summer Nights and Low-Snow Winters: How Roanoke's Climate Is Changing
Climate

Hot Summer Nights and Low-Snow Winters: How Roanoke's Climate Is Changing

You will need your snow shovels again. But some things, especially warm summer nights, are noticeably changing in Roanoke’s climate.

  • Kevin Myatt
Kevin Myatt Jun 27, 2023 • 10 min read
Roanoke's Tree Canopy Has Fallen Over the Last Decade. City Leaders Are Now Trying To Restore It.
Environment

Roanoke's Tree Canopy Has Fallen Over the Last Decade. City Leaders Are Now Trying To Restore It.

Roanoke's tree canopy coverage was at 26 percent in 2019, down from 48 percent at the beginning of the decade.

  • Payton Williams
Payton Williams Jun 27, 2023 • 5 min read
Roanoke Must Take Swift Action To Avoid Worsening Climate Change, City Plan Urges
Climate Crisis

Roanoke Must Take Swift Action To Avoid Worsening Climate Change, City Plan Urges

The climate action plan says the community must cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2032.

  • The Roanoke Rambler
The Roanoke Rambler Jun 27, 2023 • 4 min read
Higher Ground
Poetry

Higher Ground

Clouds swirl around. / Rain pounding down

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Jun 27, 2023 • 1 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/28 to 7/5.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/28 to 7/5.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jun 27, 2023 • 8 min read
White-Boyd Wins Democratic Primary To Face Suetterlein in Roanoke Valley Senate Race
Politics

White-Boyd Wins Democratic Primary To Face Suetterlein in Roanoke Valley Senate Race

Trish White-Boyd defeated Luke Priddy and "DA" Pierce to become the Democratic nominee facing Republican Sen. David Suetterlein in the fall.

  • The Roanoke Rambler
The Roanoke Rambler Jun 21, 2023 • 4 min read
Evans Spring Could Be Suited for Mixed-Use 'Human-Scaled Neighborhood,' Consultants Tell Roanoke City Council
Development

Evans Spring Could Be Suited for Mixed-Use 'Human-Scaled Neighborhood,' Consultants Tell Roanoke City Council

Consultants gave Roanoke City Council its first update since the city tasked them with devising a master plan for the land.

  • The Roanoke Rambler
The Roanoke Rambler Jun 21, 2023 • 3 min read
Fishburn Park Coffee Shop Bid Gets Second Chance After Roanoke Council Amends Sale
City Hall

Fishburn Park Coffee Shop Bid Gets Second Chance After Roanoke Council Amends Sale

City Council extended its sale of the cottage and 1.1 acres of parkland through September, allowing more time for a new rezoning.

  • The Roanoke Rambler
The Roanoke Rambler Jun 21, 2023 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/21 to 6/28.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/21 to 6/28.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Jun 20, 2023 • 8 min read
Roanoke's Drag Scene Is Booming, and Performers Are Taking the Show on the Road
LGBTQ

Roanoke's Drag Scene Is Booming, and Performers Are Taking the Show on the Road

Drag performances have become increasingly common in Roanoke and beyond, with performances at breweries, coffee shops and hip new restaurants.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jun 13, 2023 • 10 min read
Roanoke Heralds Completion of Long-Awaited Downtown Bus Station
Transportation

Roanoke Heralds Completion of Long-Awaited Downtown Bus Station

Roanoke's $14-million downtown transit center has been four years in the making.

  • The Roanoke Rambler
The Roanoke Rambler Jun 13, 2023 • 4 min read
Ramblings: Roanoke Schools Change Schedule for Buses; Suetterlein Wins Cash Haul; Ceremony To Rename Street
Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke Schools Change Schedule for Buses; Suetterlein Wins Cash Haul; Ceremony To Rename Street

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Jun 13, 2023 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/14 to 6/21.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/14 to 6/21.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jun 13, 2023 • 9 min read
Roanoke Started a Land Bank in 2019. It's Just Now Getting Off the Ground.
Housing

Roanoke Started a Land Bank in 2019. It's Just Now Getting Off the Ground.

Officials hope a change to the program run by the nonprofit Total Action for Progress will get more abandoned homes restored.

  • The Roanoke Rambler
The Roanoke Rambler Jun 6, 2023 • 4 min read
Roanoke Expands Youth Curfew To Prevent Gun Violence, Despite Tepid Public Response
Gun violence

Roanoke Expands Youth Curfew To Prevent Gun Violence, Despite Tepid Public Response

The new provision, which will expire at the end of August, adds an extra hour of curfew to those aged 13 and under.

  • The Roanoke Rambler
The Roanoke Rambler Jun 6, 2023 • 4 min read
Ramblings: Virginia Children's Theatre Launches 'Urgent' Need for Funds, Roanoke Fire-EMS Demand Up, Edwards Endorses
Ramblings

Ramblings: Virginia Children's Theatre Launches 'Urgent' Need for Funds, Roanoke Fire-EMS Demand Up, Edwards Endorses

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Jun 6, 2023 • 3 min read
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