Arts, Leisure and Sports
Its a lot easier to cover an already popular Christmas song than to spend days or weeks trying to crack an already crowded song list with a brand-new tune that only gets air time for about one month a year. Its mostly about time and money. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Fox Sports reports that the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards will move to a new arena proposed for the Potomac Yard project in Alexandria. Youngkin has scheduled a press conference for 9am tomorrow (see release below).
Tomorrow, Governor Glenn Youngkin will announce a remarkable economic development project for the Commonwealth. Event Details for Wednesday, December 13th: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Remarkable Economic Development Project for the Commonwealth 9:00 AM, 3201 University Drive Alexandria, VA 22305
At an event today in Roanoke the Governor said he couldn’t reveal much but said he “hoped ,” the franchises would move here – they would be the first for Virginia of the 4 major sports. Youngkin also said a General Assembly committee has met on the issue, indicating state funding for the new arena would be part of the deal.
Santa’s biggest helper is hitting the stage in downtown Roanoke, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:
Progress is being made on the Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan, and you might see those changes underway on your next nature walk, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:
The Feel Good Tour is looking for good homes for their instruments. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the nonprofit wants to make sure any child can get music for Christmas.
The 9th annual Music for Chistmas gives free instruments to children who cannot afford them. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us The Feel Good Tour warehouse is open for holiday shopping.
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Your opinion about how to improve a historic recreation center can be heard thanks to a survey by the City of Roanoke, but it won’t be open for much longer. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details:
A 21 and older fundraising event hosted by a nonprofit is being held at the Corinthian Ballroom in Downtown Roanoke, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: