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Elani Spencer Hosts Free Poetry Workshop for Veterans at Roanoke Library

A poetry workshop for U.S. military veterans will be held at the City of Roanoke Main Library, 706 South Jefferson Street, Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m....

Inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The Striking New Landmark Redefining the Future of 5-Star Luxury

Fontainebleau in Miami Beach is easily one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels you...

Best Minnesota Betting Sites in 2025 – Top 5 MN Online Sportsbooks

With sports fandom running deep in the North Star State, choosing the best Minnesota betting...

New Mural Blossoms Downtown

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and the Roanoke Arts Commission are proud to announce the addition of...

Biomedical Innovator Rob Gourdie Opens Maury Strauss Lecture Series in Roanoke

Roanoke’s reputation as a great place for biotech was in for a watershed moment when...

Students Designed Amphitheater Giving New Life to Clifton Forge

by Sue Steeves The middle of downtown Clifton Forge once was dominated by an old industrial building that most recently was used as a...

Review: “Postcards by Betty”

byGail Lambert Keeler She’s done it again. A year ago, Betty Cody Pence published her light-hearted memoir titled, “My Very Last Boyfriend,” with proceeds...

Local Colors Delights Thousands

by Gene Marrano the Parade of Nations, ethnic food vendors, music and dancing from some of the 70-plus countries involved - Local Colors returned...

Festival In The Park Retooled

by Gene Marrano Returning for a 43rd year, the annual Festival in the Park event, based at Elmwood Park, has been retooled somewhat this...

Virginia Tech Comes Alive With Summer programs, Cultural Events

by Catherine Doss Virginia Tech will be alive this summer with cultural events, camps, conventions, exhibits, and professional development programs that will bring thousands...

Memorial Day Means Gardening for Many

Get out the shovel and trowels – its Memorial Day weekend annd that means gardening for many.  Spend a bit more time getting...