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 2 min read Roanoke tourism hits record high, lowering resident tax burden Ian Price October 7, 2025 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025