Get the kids outdoors this weekend – but bring their phones Gene Marrano May 13, 2019 1 min read Roanoke City’s parks and recreation department is using its Instagram account to promote the great outdoors and local parks on “Kids to Parks Day” this Saturday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains the connection: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Getting a 900-pound man to court: cut through a wall and saw some treesNext: Police seek suspect or suspects who held up Roanoke convenience stores Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke police investigate fatal shooting in Jamison Avenue parking lot Ian Price May 9, 2025 1 min read Bank of Botetourt celebrates opening at Melrose Plaza Gene Marrano May 9, 2025 1 min read Dr. Pepper Park 2025 season kicks off tonight with Aerosmith tribute band Gene Marrano May 9, 2025