Several plans to improve Northwest Roanoke are in planning stages Gene Marrano October 6, 2021 1 min read Bob Cowell Creating a community with improved access to fresh food, health care, financial services and other amenities – found more readily in other quadrants of Roanoke – is the goal of several current initiatives in Northwest Roanoke. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: It’s Farm to School MonthNext: VSP investigating another fatal crash in Bedford County 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