Bus advocates have urged officials to improve the stop for more than 15 years but efforts stalled. Some people blamed red tape and said this week that breaking through it is cause for celebration.

A school board member said division will be "collateral damage" of city problems, while Roanoke's mayor said school officials ...

2 to 4 p.m. — Screening: “Mighty Times: The Children’s March” at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). This film ...

Part of the Roanoke business community for nearly 40 years, Vermont-based Orvis sold its property at the Roanoke Centre for ...

The Haven, a new bar and restaurant located in the former Awful Arthur’s space in downtown Roanoke (108 Campbell Ave SE), opened its doors on Jan. 29. The menu spans appetizers ($10 to $14), ...

If the plan is carried out, Google should invest no less than $3 billion, according to a performance agreement with Botetourt County.

Of an entertainment district with a possible casino at the Berglund Center, Mayor Joe Cobb wrote Tuesday that "saying no doesn't get us anywhere." ...

The Berglund Center's future is a substantial decision the city must get right, a city councilman told a new group Tuesday night. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU Roanoke City Councilman ...

An icy Roanoke River is shown from the greenway after the weekend winter storm. PHOTO BY SINCLAIR HOLIAN FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t ...

In our monthly Q&A series, Scott Booth sat down with The Roanoke Rambler to answer questions about the city's crime numbers - ...

The Wells Fargo Tower and storefronts downtown. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Want to see your photo in our Happenings events calendar? Send us your best recognizably-Roanoke shots to ...

The Roanoke Station Garage is beside the Amtrak platform in downtown Roanoke, but closed for parking. PHOTO BY JEFF STURGEON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER A judge issued a $1,500 fine to the owner of a ...