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. Share: Continue Reading Previous: 1st StrongFest Community Wellness Festival this weekendNext: Senator discusses looming government shutdown effects Related Stories 1 min read Cave Spring and Hidden Valley High School students put on Little Women the Musical Denise Membreno March 19, 2025 1 min read Mill Mountain Zoo reopens after storm damage Denise Membreno March 18, 2025 1 min read Roanoke author nominated for peace prize wants to, “Save Humanity.” Gene Marrano March 18, 2025