Peace and Hope meeting the first of many says organizer Gene Marrano January 25, 2018 1 minute read The first “Peace and Hope” community meeting on Monday night won’t be the last says one of the organizers – who also said progress was made towards an “action plan” for northwest Roanoke. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Update on Starlite Motel murder in RoanokeNext: Smoking bill with Roanoke roots passes State Senate Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026