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City Alters Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Thanksgiving Week

City offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23. As a result, the schedule for Solid Waste Collection during Thanksgiving Week has changed. Read on...
City of Roanoke Schedules Vet Visit for 'Trojan Dog'

On Nov. 19 the Trojan Dog, Roanoke’s four-legged friend, will depart Fire Station #7 to be groomed. The dog will get a new protective coat and 4 DD Designs will fix small cracks on his ears. Once completed, the dog will be temporarily relocated. Read on...
Roanoke Parks and Recreation Receives Statewide Conservation Award

The Virginia Recreation and Park Society presented Parks and Recreation with the “Best New Environmental Sustainability” award, in the 50,001-100,000 population category, for its collaborative work in preserving the historic Sycamore tree in Elmwood Park. Read on...

City’s Recycling Campaign Wins Gold PRSA Summit Award

Reaching 76,000 people through social media and resulting in more than 11,000 likes, comments, and shares in just two months, the City of Roanoke's recycling marketing campaign achieved top marks by the Public Relations Society of America. Read on...
Roanoke Selected for NLC City Innovation Ecosystem Program for Innovation Corridor Expansion

The City of Roanoke has been selected by the National League of Cities 'City Innovation Ecosystem Program' as one of 47 cities to participate in local partnerships to expand America’s innovation economy. Read on...
Downtown – Thanksgiving Day Street Closure Update

Roanoke, VA - The following streets will be closed on Thursday, November, 22, for the "Drumstick Dash" Event. Read on...

Nov 20
Community Trail Work Day in Fishburn Park
From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19 and Tuesday, Nov. 20, the City is hosting community trail work days in Fishburn Park to help restore the Murray Run Greenway, which washed out during recent flooding. Volunteers can help by doing the following activities: - Moving gravel - Raking - Shoveling - Compacting the tread surface - Checking in other volunteers at the parking lot All ages and ability levels are welcome to help with this project. Please bring study, closed toed sh...
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Northwest Neighborhood Improvement Council neighborhood meeting
Contact president Elizabeth Hairston to verify meeting time and date or for more info.
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Grandin Court Neighborhood Association neighborhood meeting
Contact president Freeda Cathcart for additional info.
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Nov 26
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority

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Nov 27
Melrose Rugby Neighborhood Forum, Inc. neighborhood meeting
Contact president Stephen Niamke for more info.
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Nov 28
Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Commission

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