Henri Gendreau - The Roanoke Rambler (Page 17)

Politics

Rising Rates of Gun Violence Prompt Republicans To Enter Roanoke City Council Race

Two Republicans cite Roanoke's ongoing issue with gun violence as influencing their decision to run for City Council.

Labor

Workers at Roanoke Starbucks Seek To Join Union Movement

Roanoke store becomes one of a handful in Virginia seeking to join growing labor movement within coffee chain.

Housing

Facing Diminished Funding, Roanoke Housing Authority Eyes Shift To Section 8 Voucher Model

Roanoke's housing authority is beginning to explore a shift that would allow it to more easily retrofit, demolish and expand housing.

Labor

City Workers Can Unionize In Virginia. In Roanoke, Such Efforts Appear Slow Going, Nonexistent

While teachers and firefighters in Roanoke are taking steps to collectively bargain, there seems little interest for public-sector unions.

Letter

Letter From the Editor: New Easy Sign-Up for Free Trial, and a More Reader-Friendly Homepage

We’ve made some recent changes to the look and feel of The Rambler in the spirit of greater reader accessibility.

LGBTQ

Roanoke Ranks Last Among Virginia Localities On LGBTQ-Friendly Laws, Again. Why?

While Roanoke has made strides since 2018, the City has remained in last place among Virginia peers on an LGBTQ-friendly score.

Education

Teachers Resigning From Salem Schools Cite School Conditions, Workload As Factor, Report Says

An outside survey at Salem City Schools found low employee turnover, with attrition rates and reasons why teachers leave varying by school.

Investigation

Outcry Over Video of 2016 Fight at Salem High School Renews Focus on Principal's Actions

Principal's intervention in the fight fractured a rib of a 14-year-old with special needs, according to the family.

Investigation

Morale At Salem City Schools At 'All-Time Low,' Record Says, As Teachers Point To Toxic Climate Under High School Principal

Former and current teachers describe a toxic work environment under the leadership of High School Principal Scott Habeeb

Addiction

Proposal to ‘Reimagine’ Catawba Hospital Points To Need For More Addiction, Mental Health Care

A proposal from Del. Sam Rasoul would study how a transformed Catawba Hospital could expand into addiction treatment.

LGBTQ

New LGBTQ Nonprofit Aims To Bring Pride To Southwest Virginia

A new nonprofit aims to unify the region’s LGBTQ community through year-round Pride festivities and educational programs.

Homelessness

Roanoke Homeless Pushed To Periphery, Shelters As Ban on Downtown Camping Takes Effect

A new city law has sent people who sleep outside in downtown Roanoke into shelters — and other parts of the city.

Environment

'Worst I've Ever Seen': Plastics Choke Roanoke River As City Bag Fee Encourages Alternatives

A plastic bag fee that went into effect this year is one of the ways Roanoke City is trying to reduce plastic waste.

Letter

Letter From the Editor: Our 'Thirdly' Financial Report and a Preview of Website Changes

My letter today focuses on our first “thirdly” financial report, and previews some forthcoming website changes

Economy

'You're Lucky If One Shows Up To An Interview': Roanoke Valley Restaurants Among Hardest Hit By Pandemic-Era Labor Shortage

In the Roanoke Valley, the struggle to find workers — particularly in food services — has led to inconveniences small and significant.

Climate Crisis

From Flooding to Home Repairs, Here’s How Virginia’s Intent to Leave Carbon Cap and Trade Program Could Affect Roanoke

Funding for low-income home repairs may be harder to come by if Virginia pulls out of regional carbon cap-and-trade market.

Politics

Race for Roanoke City Council Already Underway As Retiring Incumbent Ensures A New Face

Candidates are preparing for next year’s City Council race as Councilman Bill Bestpitch’s retirement ensures the election of at least one new face.

Investigation

Groups Paid for Ads in Roanoke Councilman's Magazine. He Won't Say If They Were Printed.

Some businesses paid for ads for October and November issues. Jeffrey refuses to say whether the magazine printed those months.