City Council candidate ready to “step forward” Gene Marrano February 5, 2016 1 minute read Trish White-Boyd A week from tomorrow seven Democrats will take part in a firehouse primary at the Berglund Center – when three candidates for the Roanoke City Council election in May are chosen. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has another in a series of candidate profiles: Share: Post navigation Previous: “Star Trek” star coming to Roanoke; was critical of Bowers’ Japanese internment statementNext: Evidence collected in thousands of Virginia sexual assaults to get first tests, some after waiting decades Related Stories Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0