Coffee and Chat on Gentrification highlights community concerns Gene Marrano January 2, 2018 1 min read John Garland Roanoke City Councilman John Garland drew perhaps his biggest crowd of citizens ever for the latest “Coffee and Chat with John” last week – when the topic was gentrification. Its a touchy subject in Northwest Roanoke as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: 2018 gas prices: at first, anyway, they should trend lowerNext: “Taste of Naples” being offered at Roanoke’s only traditional Italian kitchen Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025
