Writer By Bus celebrates 6th year – and Valley Metro ridership growth Gene Marrano September 27, 2023 1 min read Eva Lynch-Comer G Marrano photo A collaboration among Roanoke City, Ride Solutions, and Valley Metro intended to inform the community about what it’s like using the Star City’s bus system has just wrapped up its 6th year. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: 1st StrongFest Community Wellness Festival this weekendNext: Senator discusses looming government shutdown effects Related Stories 1 min read Former Roanoke Schools central office is now the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash responds to accusations brought by his opponent Clark Palmer August 29, 2025
