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PedalSafe ROA Announces 2025 Bike Month Events

PedalSafe ROA, a Roanoke-based safe cycling advocacy non-profit, is hosting four events in May to celebrate National Bike Month. Everyone is invited to attend and experience the benefits of...

LEAP and the City of Roanoke launch Solarize Roanoke

City of Roanoke residents are invited to take advantage of the SolarizeVA program that launched...

Brandon Oaks Auxiliary Announces Annual Spring Sale

The Brandon Oaks Auxiliary is excited to announce its upcoming Spring Sale on Friday, May...

2025 Legislative Wrap-Up Set for April 22 in Salem

The best way to understand what happened during Virginia’s 2025 General Assembly Session is by...

Roanoke Wildlife Center Turns Recycled Cans into Wildlife Support

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is thrilled to announce their new recycling initiative, Cans for...

Renovation Alliance To Celebrate 25th Year Of Rebuilding Homes For Neighbors 

Renovation Alliance (RA) is set to hold its annual Community Renovation Day this Saturday, October 5th.  Approximately 150 volunteers will participate in the service event to...

PedalSafe ROA to Implement AARP Flagship Grant on October 26th

Due to rain, PedalSafe ROA will implement a $15,000 Flagship Grant through the 2024 AARP Community Challenge program on October 26th. Volunteers who previously...

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day at Explore Park Saturday, October 5

Join Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism at Explore Park on Saturday, October 5th as we celebrate Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, a...

Melrose Plaza to Honor Influential Roanokers

Input invited on honorees for History Wall Melrose Plaza seeks to honor historical figures, people, places, and landmarks integral to Northwest Roanoke's history through a...

October 25th is Last Day to Apply for A Mail Ballot

Participating in Virginia’s democracy has never been easier. If you plan to vote by mail, please remember that the deadline to apply for a mail-in...

Enjoy Virginia’s Peak Colors With A Fall Foliage Driving Tour

Weekly foliage condition reports available on DOF's website and social media  Want to get out and enjoy Virginia’s fall colors? To help you get started,...