Several plans to improve Northwest Roanoke are in planning stages Gene Marrano October 6, 2021 1 min read Bob Cowell Creating a community with improved access to fresh food, health care, financial services and other amenities – found more readily in other quadrants of Roanoke – is the goal of several current initiatives in Northwest Roanoke. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: It’s Farm to School MonthNext: VSP investigating another fatal crash in Bedford County Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke Arts Commission launches 2025 Arts Connect Neighbors Catalog with 60 free workshops Web Staff July 25, 2025 1 min read Carilion Children’s Pediatric in Rocky Mount relocates to bigger space Gene Marrano July 24, 2025 1 min read Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce hosts 6th annual Community Beautification Day on Saturday at Eureka Park Web Staff July 24, 2025