My City Academy will help identify immigrant and refugee leaders Gene Marrano October 17, 2022 1 minute read Its called “My City Academy,” an initiative desiged to draw Roanoke’s immigrant and refugee population closer to the services they may need – and to develop leadership within that community. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Click here for My City Academy link Share: Post navigation Previous: Teacher, students hurt in Virginia chemistry classroom fireNext: Tech loses, Liberty wins on Saturday Related Stories Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026