Henri Gendreau - The Roanoke Rambler (Page 9)

Is Roanoke's Regional Tourism Group Doing Enough for City? Some on Council Wonder.

Roanoke City Council is revisiting its 10-year-old agreement with Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge.

Drama Engulfed Virginia Children's Theatre As Roanoke Nonprofit Spent Beyond Means

“They were wanting to put on these big, lavish productions but not understanding the money that goes into that,” a former production manager said.

City Hall

Audit Finds Flaws in How Roanoke Handled Funding for Gun Violence Reduction

Roanoke has steered more than $2.5 million to a gang outreach team, the police department and grants for nonprofits and churches.

Neighborhoods

Roanoke's Plan For a Gainsboro Hub May Pivot As Clock Ticks on Pandemic Relief Money

Nearly two years after City Council earmarked American Rescue Plan Act funds for the idea, none has gone to a Gainsboro hub.

Education

Roanoke Schools, City Planning At Odds Over New Preston Park Elementary School Design

City planners say the school district’s current designs do not adhere to Roanoke’s comprehensive plan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Transportation

Roanoke Heralds Completion of Long-Awaited Downtown Bus Station

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

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.

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.

Homelessness

Roanoke Valley Homelessness Count Reflects Highest Annual Increase Since 2007

While homelessness has declined in the region since it peaked in 2009, this January’s point-in-time count reflects a 54-percent increase, the sharpest yet.

Interview

6 Questions with DeAnthony Pierce, Candidate for Roanoke, New River State Senate Seat

In advance of the June 20 Democratic primary, The Roanoke Rambler is publishing interviews with each of the three candidates.

Interview

6 Questions with Trish White-Boyd, Candidate for Roanoke, New River State Senate Seat

In advance of the June 20 Democratic primary, The Roanoke Rambler is publishing interviews with each of the three candidates.

Housing

Roanoke's Public Housing Authority Plans First New Major Development in Decades

The city’s housing authority hopes to construct an initial 86-unit complex in Northwest Roanoke.

City Hall

'It's Not Over': Fishburn Park Coffee Shop Proposal May Be Revived, Roanoke Leaders Say

Some members of Roanoke City Council say a deal over the Fishburn Park caretaker's cottage could still be worked out.

City Hall

New Washington Park Pool May Replace Historic Caretaker's House, Roanoke City Plans Say

Roanoke has earmarked $3.25 million for the construction of a new pool to replace the one built in 1976.