City makes microgrants available to local businesses Gene Marrano February 9, 2022 1 min read The City of Roanoke is partnering with Freedom First Credit Union to offer more grants to local businesses. WFIR’s Caroline More, with the details. Click here for Freedom First grant application About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Musical returns to Showtimers stageNext: Virginia Senate passes bill to end school mask mandates Related Stories 1 min read Your vote can make Roanoke the BEST destination for Fall colors Gene Marrano August 12, 2025 2 min read Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics Ian Price August 11, 2025 1 min read VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025