Roanoke City’s Parks and Arts program will continue this summer Gene Marrano May 21, 2014 1 minute 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 RAM House invites Roanokers to join the Star City Challenge Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 The wage gap: in Virginia for every dollar a man earns, women are paid 74 cents. Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0