Hope Festival highlights good things in northwest neighborhood Gene Marrano May 25, 2016 1 min read Its called the “Hope Festival” and is designed in part to celebrate the good things happening in a northwest Roanoke City neighborhood. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano about an event this weekend: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia seeking residents to report poor internet serviceNext: Tree pollen subsides, but all that rain may mean a rough grass pollen season Related Stories 2 min read Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, Pres. Trump says AP September 10, 2025 1 min read Bringing Death Back into Life Denise Membreno September 10, 2025 1 min read Workout Anytime Lynchburg to hold 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb Clark Palmer September 10, 2025