Hope Center growing; will also team with The Peacemakers Gene Marrano December 19, 2017 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Charlottesville police chief leaves after criticism over rallyNext: McAuliffe: Congress, Va. elections change Medicaid expansion dynamic Related Stories Virginia advocates say Spanberger veto on marijuana retail market breaks promise, extends years-long stalemate Ian Price May 20, 2026 Festival in the Park is back this weekend Gene Marrano May 20, 2026 Festival in the Park, historic play coming to Attic Productions Gene Marrano May 20, 2026