Housing symposium focuses on quality, affordability Gene Marrano May 4, 2017 1 min read A symposium focused on affordable, quality housing – or the lack of it – is being held at the Holiday Inn-Tanglewood today. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke named most diverse city of its size in VA, in certain aspectsNext: New “Escape Room” opens to Roanoke Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025