LGBTQ Roanoke City Nets Highest Score in LGBTQ Equality Index After Years of Failing Grades The city joins six other Virginia localities in scoring 100 on the Municipal Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/22 to 11/29. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
Environment New Study Seeks To Estimate Tree Canopy Coverage Across Roanoke Valley A new study from the regional commission will guide local governments in the Roanoke Valley on how to improve the tree canopy.
City Hall Washington Park Pool Won't Open By 2024 As Roanoke Officials Hoped, City Says The additional time may also play in favor of efforts to salvage the park’s caretaker’s cottage.
Ramblings Ramblings: Goodwill's Melrose Plaza 'Breaks Ground'; Master Planner Picked for Riverdale; Vote Data Offers Senate Insights What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/15 to 11/22. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
Politics Suetterlein Beats White-Boyd, Becoming Roanoke City's First Republican State Senator in Decades Roanoke City had long been represented in the Senate by a Democrat, Sen. John Edwards, who was elected in 1995 and opted to retire.
Neighborhoods Historic District for Roanoke's Norwich Neighborhood Prompts Excitement, Wariness The plan has prompted enthusiasm and skepticism among some residents, bubbling up fears about changes to the quiet, close-knit neighborhood.
Ramblings Ramblings: Republicans Take Regional Races, Gun Violence Panelist Resigns, Homelessness Group Plans Motel Conversion What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/8 to 11/15. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
Politics Roanoke City Lags Region, Virginia in Early Voting As Residents Look To Election The city’s relative lag in early voting could be a troublesome sign for Democrats, though other theories could explain the low rate.
Policing 'We Will Reduce Crime': New Roanoke Police Chief Vows To Turn Tide of Gun Violence Scott Booth was sworn in as Roanoke suffers from high rates of gun violence and a department hampered by low morale.
City Hall Roanoke Can Evict Boxing Gym From City-Owned Building After Lease Expired, Judge Rules When the lease ended, the city had sought proposals for the former fire station, which is in need of significant repairs.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/1 to 11/8. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
Neighborhoods Claytor Family Makes New Bid For City To Buy Gainsboro Clinic Property, Which Council Rejects The rejection marks an about-face by Roanoke city officials, who in 2021 began negotiating with Claytor family about buying the property.
Interview David Suetterlein, Roanoke Area State Senate Candidate, on Tax Relief, Abortion Limits, and Working with Democrats Suetterlein was elected to the Virginia Senate in 2015 and previously served as legislative director for former state senator Ralph Smith.
Interview Trish White-Boyd, Roanoke Area State Senate Candidate, on Car Taxes, Electric Vehicles, and Protecting Abortion Access White-Boyd was elected to Roanoke City Council in 2020 and has served as vice mayor.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/25 to 11/1. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
