Henri Gendreau - The Roanoke Rambler (Page 2)

Letter From the Editor: Jeff Sturgeon, Veteran Investigative Reporter, Joins The Rambler

Jeff Sturgeon, a veteran journalist at The Roanoke Times, joins The Rambler today as a part-time reporter and ad sales manager.

Interview

Jim Garrett, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Jim Garrett, one of the Republican nominees for Roanoke City Council.

Interview

Cathy Reynolds, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Cathy Reynolds, an independent candidate for Roanoke City Council.

Homelessness

As Roanoke Homeless Count Increases, City Seeks Teamwork with Downtown Businesses

Police patrols and plans around transportation are part of the city's response to complaints over rising homelessness.

Interview

Phazhon Nash, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Phazhon Nash, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.

Interview

Benjamin Woods, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Benjamin Woods, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.

Politics

Roanoke Mayor's Race Heats Up As Candidates Trade Barbs on Single-Family Zoning, Racism

Three candidate forums in the last week were marked by feisty exchanges over policy and groan-inducing remarks on racism.

Housing

Roanoke Housing Authority Pauses New Section 8 Vouchers Amid High Rent Prices

It may take months until 100 families can secure housing through the voucher program, more commonly known as Section 8.

Food Access

One of Roanoke's Few Urban Farms Clinches a Deal To Protect Its Land

A new land ownership model will protect the farm in Northwest Roanoke and enable some financial security for farmer Cameron Terry.

Politics

Roanoke Council Democrats Show Support for Independent Candidate Over Party Nominee

Some prominent Roanoke Democrats are showing support for independent Evelyn Powers over Democrat Benjamin Woods.

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.

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.

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.

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.