Roanoke looking to grow more bustling Main Street corridors Gene Marrano December 27, 2024 1 min read Marc Nelson City of Roanoke photo Roanoke City already has several vibrant “Main Street” corridors and now a new program will help explore how they can be enhanced, and how other neighborhoods might also become bustling Main Streets, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Holiday Travel-Leave early in the dayNext: Outgoing mayor remembers years of service Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025