Hope Center branching out into the arts Gene Marrano October 9, 2017 1 minute read Known best perhaps for its after school program – and for its now-settled battles with the city and the landlord – a community center in Northwest Roanoke is branching out. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update on The Hope Center: Share: Post navigation Previous: The outdoors is big business for Roanoke ValleyNext: Salem house fire displaces residents; $30,000 estimate damage Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
Known best perhaps for its after school program – and for its now-settled battles with the city and the landlord – a community center in Northwest Roanoke is branching out. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update on The Hope Center:
