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 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026