The city fell short of its own spending goals last year in the Belmont-Fallon area, according to a federal report.

The city of Roanoke will soon learn if there's an interest from a new entity to manage the Jefferson Center. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. To try to find a solutio ...

Overtime and a shortage of drivers are issues that will play a role in the negotiations over a new Valley Metro employee contract. PHOTO BY JEFF STURGEON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER.

Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth responded to an audit that found numerous problems with a state gun violence prevention grant. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO The Roanoke Police Department overspent a ...

For residents and business owners who have endured years of disinvestment, the program could change the street’s trajectory.

Jillian Papa, left, speaks during a Roanoke City Council meeting in August. She recently resigned from her job as planning department director. PHOTO FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIDEO Add Roanoke's ...

The city said Papa resigned from her position. That’s according to a Feb. 27 email sent to The Rambler by spokeswoman Jenel Few, who also wrote that Deputy City Manager Angie O’Brien “will provide ...

City Manager Valmarie Turner answered submitted questions at a Deyerle neighborhood meeting last week, including some on Roanoke's finances. PHOTO BY TODD JACKSON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER During a ...

Mark your calendars for a free community seed exchange event on March 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Blindhouse Beer (534 Salem Ave ...

The Wells Fargo Tower and Roanoke Amtrak platform as seen in April 2025. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at ...