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 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026 Roanoke metal studio crafts massive entrance sign for FloydFest 26 Ian Price July 17, 2026