City Manager talks about bus system expansion Gene Marrano May 8, 2018 1 min read Bob Cowell Two new members of Roanoke City Council in July – Joe Cobb and Djuna Osborne – say expanding Valley Metro bus service will be a priority. But where will the money come from? WFIR’s Gene Marrano asked city manager Bob Cowell: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: It’s pretty as insects go. It is also a potential fruit crop killerNext: 22-year-old man killed in Franklin County crash Related Stories 1 min read 40th District delegate candidate says it’s time for “Virginia to win” Web Staff October 31, 2025 1 min read Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate Gene Marrano October 30, 2025 2 min read Why is Liz Kitley back at Virginia Tech? Coach Duffy clarifies WNBA star’s new role Ian Price October 30, 2025