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 Multi-unit development in the City of Roanoke overcomes legal challenge Gene Marrano June 4, 2026 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026