Hope Center growing; will also team with The Peacemakers Gene Marrano December 19, 2017 1 min read Issues with the city over zoning and building specs have been ironed out – now the Hope Center on 11th Street northwest looks to bigger and better things in 2018. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke to its co-founder and director: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Charlottesville police chief leaves after criticism over rallyNext: McAuliffe: Congress, Va. elections change Medicaid expansion dynamic Related Stories 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025