Hope Festival highlights good things in northwest neighborhood Gene Marrano May 25, 2016 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation 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 1 minute read Virginians are trusting more in latest Roanoke College statewide survey Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read No RealID or other valid identification according to TSA? Prepare to pony up $45 per trip as of February 1 at the airport Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read Writer’s conference this weekend, 2026 Attic Productions season features 8 plays, Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0