West End hosts “Better Block Party” tomorrow Gene Marrano August 21, 2015 1 min read The “Better Block Party” as it is being billed tomorrow is an opportunity to show off Roanoke’s revitalized West End community … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: New Broadband Authority Director namedNext: Agencies say wrong bear killed following attack on hiker Related Stories 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025