Roanoke City’s Parks and Arts program will continue this summer Gene Marrano May 21, 2014 1 min read The Foundation for Roanoke Valley has authorized a 40,000 dollar grant that will help support Roanoke’s “Parks and Arts” program that brings culture to neighborhood parks. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Oil, gas producers urge energy exploration under VA Atlantic waters, not just wind turbines above themNext: Liberty University hopes weekend event will interest more girls and women in aviation careers Related Stories 1 min read Boundless ABA offers therapy, play time to young children with autism Gene Marrano December 1, 2025 0 1 min read Get ready to shop locally Denise Membreno November 28, 2025 0 1 min read Two National Guard members shot in DC Gene Marrano November 26, 2025 0