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 3 min read Roanoke’s GO Fest returns for 15th Anniversary Ian Price October 16, 2025 1 min read Envision Botetourt 2045, a 20 year comprehensive plan Denise Membreno October 16, 2025 1 min read Colony House cuts the ribbon after its return Gene Marrano October 15, 2025