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: Post navigation 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 Carilion asking for help in making the Holidays brighter for inpatient children and teens Gene Marrano December 9, 2025 0 2 min read Delegate Rasoul Announces Preparations to Form Exploratory Committee for Congress Clark Palmer December 8, 2025 0 1 min read Franklin County nonprofit auctioning signed guitar to support wellness programs Web Staff December 8, 2025 0
