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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 The reopening of the historic Colony House Motor Lodge Denise Membreno October 15, 2025 1 min read “Trial of Shadows” a tale of spirit beings, serial killers, and supernatural horrors Denise Membreno October 14, 2025 2 min read Senator David Suetterlein and Delegate Joe McNamara Oppose Roanoke’s pursuit of Casino Clark Palmer October 14, 2025