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: Post navigation Previous: 1st StrongFest Community Wellness Festival this weekendNext: Senator discusses looming government shutdown effects Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech YMCA continues to aid SNAP families through “Corner Market” as federal shutdown ends Web Staff November 13, 2025 1 min read The tenth project for non-profit Restoration Housing on Dale Avenue SE will house previously homeless tenants Gene Marrano November 12, 2025 1 min read No injuries reported during electrical fire at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Clark Palmer November 12, 2025
