Neighborhoods Residents Worry Roanoke Is Backtracking on Neighborhood Investment Promises The city fell short of its own spending goals last year in the Belmont-Fallon area, according to a federal report.
Arts New Model for Cash-Strapped Jefferson Center Pursued Through Management Firm Idea “I am very encouraged and very hopeful that there is a path forward,” the facility's board director said.
Transportation Brief Valley Metro Stoppage Signals Key Bargaining Stage as Fare Increase Proposed Bus drivers refused overtime on a Monday earlier this month.
Sponsored Post Investing in Roanoke’s Future: Freedom First Powers New Downtown Concert Venue, Restaurant and Hotel A music hall, Spanish restaurant and boutique hotel are reviving a historic Downtown Roanoke building, thanks to Freedom First Credit Union financing.
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Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/18 to 3/25. As spring begins, find something to do in our weekly listings.
Policing Audit Finds Police Department Grant Overspent, Youths Treated Questionably, Contract Not Bid According to Policies "People didn't do their jobs -- that's the bottom line," City Councilwoman Evelyn Powers said.
Neighborhoods Roanoke's Main Street Initiative Aims to Rebuild 11th Street — and Community Trust For residents and business owners who have endured years of disinvestment, the program could change the street’s trajectory.
Ramblings Ramblings: Papa Issues Statement on Departure; Delay Approved for Fishburn Cottage; State Stingy on Roanoke Asks Also, a historic house owned by Roanoke College may not be demolished after all.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/11 to 3/18. Next Tuesday is St. Patrick's Day! Check out what there is to do.
City Hall Roanoke Planning Director Exits As One-Third of Department's Jobs Remain Vacant Jillian Papa is the latest in a string of managers to leave City Hall.
City Hall Money on the Mind: Roanoke's Finances Generate Debate Amid Meals Tax, Debt Decisions The city needs revenue -- and the city council may leave a tax in place past its sunset to do that.
Food Corner Booth: Dorothy & Frank's Opens and Layla Visits, Bent Mountain Winery Debuts, Question Prompts Take on Grits Our out-and-about food columnist returns with her March column.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/4 to 3/11. As winter changes to spring, find an event that interests you in our weekly listings.
Legal Water Authority Releases Google Data Center Records Ahead of Scheduled Contempt Hearing The case could have far-reaching implications in Virginia over the disclosure of information that governments once deemed proprietary.
Development Roanoke's Historic Huntingdon Gets Reprieve, Developer Backs Off Demolition Plan The home has been on the state and national historic registries for more than 30 years.
Interview Harrison Museum Historian Brittney Flowers on Finding Belonging in Black History The Rambler's Four Quadrants, One City series continues.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/25 to 3/4. If you're looking for something to do, we've got the place for you to look.
Business Thrifting in Roanoke? Don't Pass Up These Vintage Clothing Shops With over a dozen listed secondhand businesses, Roanoke is a destination for sourcing quality vintage fashion.
History History Takes a Hit: Wrecking Ball Swings as Advocates Try to Stave Off More Demolition "Preservation shouldn't depend on who shows up at the last minute," said a local advocate.
Politics Kathy Cohen Enters Roanoke Council Race, Criticizes Recent School Funding Cut Cohen will run as an independent in a race that's expected to have a full field.
