Urban camping returns to Roanoke Gene Marrano April 14, 2015 1 min read This weekend the Down by Downtown Music Festival and the Blue Ridge Marathon take place in Roanoke … some out-of-town visitors – a few locals as well – plan to do some “urban camping” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Salem wants feedback on Downtown PlanNext: Updated: Police arrest woman in Salem Bank Robbery Related Stories 1 min read Dawgs gearing up for training camp and 10th season Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 2 min read Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, Pres. Trump says AP September 10, 2025 1 min read Bringing Death Back into Life Denise Membreno September 10, 2025