Rob Ruthenberg
The Blue Ridge Marathon and the Down By Downtown festival is this weekend and organizers are hopeful for a good turnout… WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more information.
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A report has been released ranking states on order of safety and its impact on their economies. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this story.
A link to the survey can be found below.
https://wallethub.com/edu/safest-states-during-covid/86567
One area organization is looking to help minimize urban blight in parts of Roanoke City and they need your help. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report
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A foundation dedicated to the well being of area pets has granted one local organization some much needed funding for future projects. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more.
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The Virginia Children’s Theatre is moving forward with it’s upcoming season … WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more information.
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Just how much raw ingredients go into the preparation for this year’s Strawberry Festival? WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has the answer.
https://www.strawberryfestivalroanoke.org/
Blue Ridge Parkway announced the Roanoke River Bridge rehabilitation project… WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report
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An art show is underway to help students and staff in a local medical school cope with the pressures presented by the pandemic…. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report.
Pictures of some of the work and a link to past shows can be found below.
Financial literacy classes are being offered to the public starting in April..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report.
Please contact Brandon Meginley, Financial Stability Specialist with the City of Roanoke’s Department of Economic Development, for information on how to apply. E-mail: brandon.meginley@roanokeva.gov Phone: 540-853-1120
The Virginia Childrens Theatre is going forward with it’s “RCT 4 Teens” program siting the importaince of teen mental health … WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report.