Corner Booth food column, we'll feature restaurant openings, closings, changes, a first-impression review, and more.

Roanoke could also consider raising its meals tax rate to help pay for a backlog of deferred maintenance, a financial advisor ...

Plans for the apartment building involve demolishing four century-old residences in the Crystal Spring commercial area.

Spending above what was budgeted by previous city administrators is in part to blame for some of the expected shortfall, ...

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

Health care facilities have begun to scan visitors for weapons in response to high rates of violence against health care ...

A craft vendors market at Golden Cactus Brewing in Roanoke. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be ...

Evelyn Powers was sworn into office Tuesday to fill a two-year Roanoke City Council seat, a week after Council initially deadlocked on making the appointment. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU FOR THE ROANOKE ...

It’s a rare case for the city to bring to court. In recent years, Roanoke has tried to protect and expand the city’s tree ...

Roanoke gets hit by snow, February 2025. Photo by HENRI GENDREAU. Want to see your photo in our Happenings events calendar? Send us your best recognizably-Roanoke shots to [email protected].