Local Government, Civic Affairs and Education
Meta’s answer to Twitter has a policy that’s giving some potential users pause. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details:
Photo: From Margaret R. Baker Charitable Foundation, Inc. Facebook page
The legacy foundation of a local businesswoman announces a scholarship opportunity. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Margaret R. Baker Foundation’s open scholarship:
Stephanie Sullivan. Courtesy photo.
Tomorrow at Charter Hall in downtown Roanoke a sold-out event will celebrate the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s 75th anniversary. The keynote speaker will talk about the services her organization provides in the Boston area to the homeless – and how that translates to conditions here in Roanoke. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
A foundation that aims to support Roanoke’s Parks Department recently celebrated the completion of its first major project. But a recreation manager says the real goal is to raise awareness about funding needs. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story:
Roanoke City recently launched a new initiative to boost community engagement. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on Zencity:
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