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 Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026