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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 New Cancer Center’s goal is to reduce local mortality rates Denise Membreno August 15, 2025 1 min read Latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index shows progress Gene Marrano August 15, 2025 1 min read Sheetz opens another location in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano August 14, 2025