West End hosts “Better Block Party” tomorrow Gene Marrano August 21, 2015 1 min read The “Better Block Party” as it is being billed tomorrow is an opportunity to show off Roanoke’s revitalized West End community … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: New Broadband Authority Director namedNext: Agencies say wrong bear killed following attack on hiker Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025
