City’s new parks and rec plan gets a hearing Gene Marrano July 15, 2019 1 minute read Neighborhood projects are front and center in the new Roanoke City Parks and Recreation master plan that has a public hearing tonight at 7. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Boxing champ Pernell Whitaker dies; hit by car in Virginia BeachNext: Botetourt woman killed in I-81 accident Related Stories 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026