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What the Iran War Means for Roanoke and Southwest Virginia

How the Iran War Quietly Hits Roanoke: Gas, Budgets, and Lives Lost Far Away Talks between U.S. and Iranian officials reportedly broke down over the weekend in Islamabad. ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — War in Iran may feel distant, unfolding in headlines and faraway places. But its effects are already being

Fears Rise Over Broad Scoping Pressures due to the War, It is Public Safety Week as Crime Numbers Show Improvement, and Misinformation Among The Yes-or-No Vote Leads to a Deep Dive with City and State Leaders

We’ve once again found stories this week, digging beyond the obvious to give you the full facts and history on news that matters to you. Echoes of Conflict Abroad Are Resonating Here At home, in Roanoke As the war in Iraq continues shaping global headlines and military policy, we

The Real Stakes Behind Virginia’s Redistricting Yes-or-No Vote

Roanoke Has Seen Redistricting Change Power Before. Voters Now Decide If It Can Happen Again Roanoke Rambler Newsroom In Virginia, the most powerful political act isn’t always casting a vote. Sometimes, it’s drawing the line around it. A century of shifting district lines, from separate representation to a

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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Public Safety Week in Roanoke

In Roanoke, a quieter shift: Crime is falling, but not gone Data shows improvement, but challenges remain as policing evolves and communities weigh safety and surveillance By The Roanoke Rambler Staff ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — On a spring morning in Roanoke, Public Safety Week does not arrive with sirens. It comes

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Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/15 to 4/22

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/15 to 4/22. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered. We encourage folks to contact

Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/8 to 4/15.

As the weather warms up, find something to do in our weekly listings.

Letter

Roanoke Entrepreneur Ollie Howie Joins The Roanoke Rambler As Its New Owner

"I believe a healthy newspaper helps build a stronger, more connected city," Ollie Howie said.

Politics

Roanoke Council Race Ramps Up with Five More Candidates

The race for three council seats includes seven candidates as of Tuesday, including five Democrats.

Food

Corner Booth: Asher's Moves to Grandin, Big Lick Hiring Chef, Finding Calamari, Crab Bisque

The April edition of our monthly food column also includes a Covenant Coffee review.

Poetry

The News

By Kaley Hutter Since we can’t speak of it anymore want to tuck in our blouses and go cartwheeling? Then we can spread our legs around the cello in the music store we can alphabetize the crepe-myrtles or go hang our yearning on the rumps of weekday cows Kaley

Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/1 to 4/8.

Find something of your liking in our weekly listings.

After Complaints, City Cites Downtown Roanoke Homeless Day Shelter over Zoning Code

Facing a curtailing of her services, The Least of These Ministry's owner is contemplating what her next move will be.

Development

Blue Ridge Land Conservancy in Talks to Buy Most of Evans Spring — But Needs City Action

The conservancy is partnering with a national group to potentially find a solution to appease all involved.

Inside Spectrum: 34 Years of Connection and Conversation Across Roanoke’s Racial Divides

The Rambler's latest Four Quadrants, One City Q&A, features a friendship built on a safe space.

Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/25 to 4/1.

No foolin' -- see what's happening on April 1 and the rest of the upcoming week!

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.