Air quality is better in Roanoke Gene Marrano April 30, 2015 1 min read Several measures evaluated by the American Lung Association that track air pollution show better air quality in the Roanoke region … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: “Bricks 4 Kidz” child enrichment center opens today in RoanokeNext: Boots 2 Books 5K is back tomorrow 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