City Council members offered positive comments about an Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board plan to make sure action ...

City Hall Roanoke Is Paying Richmond Lobbying Firm $6,000 Monthly To Pursue Casino Deal. The city will need to beat long odds ...

Two familiar faces are departing Roanoke City Hall as the local government grapples with stresses caused by employee turnover ...

A music hall, Spanish restaurant and boutique hotel are reviving a historic Downtown Roanoke building, thanks to Freedom First Credit Union financing.

Rasoul, D-Roanoke, said he’s forming an exploratory committee that will assess voter opinions and funding. A General Assembly ...

When Lawson's name will be reinstalled is unclear as a project that faces complications is dealt with by the GSA.

A zoning overhaul that prompted litigation remains an issue that will extend into 2026. As a new year approaches, tensions ...

PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER 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.

Holiday lights at downtown Roanoke's Market Square on Nov. 27, 2024. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler ...

Also this month, Layla answers a reader question about good places to pick up a salad. Welcome to our food column, Corner ...