Roanoke restaurant set to host its first block party in 16 months Ian Price August 6, 2021 1 min read Image: Martin’s Downtown Facebook A downtown restaurant and bar known for its block parties is getting set for its first such event in 16 months. “Martin’s Downtown” brings back block parties tomorrow with “a celebration of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead” About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam: public school students and staff should be masked per state lawNext: Closer look at Dharma Pharmaceuticals trip to opening in Salem Related Stories 2 min read 2 children killed, 17 wounded in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting Ian Price August 27, 2025 1 min read Bracing for the impact of cuts to Medicaid and Obamacare at New Horizons Gene Marrano August 27, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Valley Collective Response holds International Overdose Awareness Day event at Taubman today Gene Marrano August 27, 2025
