Posted on: March 1, 2021
ln response to the economic hardships experienced by microbusinesses resulting from the COVlD-19 pandemic, the City of Roanoke, in partnership with Freedom First, has launched a small business relief grant program utilizing Community Development Block Gra...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: March 1, 2021
If it’s in the streets, it’s in our streams
Beginning March 1, 2021, the City of Roanoke’s Stormwater Utility will launch a campaign to address the reduction of cigarette butt waste in the Central Business District. This campa...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 25, 2021
The Roanoke Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board will virtually conduct a public hearing on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 6:30pm to receive comments from the community regarding the work of the Board. The Board has been appointed by the City Counc...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 25, 2021
Due to the recent increase and severity in COVID-19 cases in the City of Roanoke, out of an abundance of caution, the Roanoke City Council has determined that temporary changes are necessary for the upcoming sessions on March1, 2021. Roanoke Cit...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 19, 2021
Valley Metro continues snow bus routes this morning, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. However, all Valley Metro bus services will resume regular routes beginning at 10:15 a.m. today. Smart Way and Smart Way Express have returned to their regular schedules...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 18, 2021
Online applications are now open for the next round of CARES Act Funding in 2021, through the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program. Funds may be used to address homelessness, human services, or economic development initiatives directly associa...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 18, 2021
Due to winter weather conditions, Solid Waste Collection for City residents will be suspended on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Collection will resume on Friday, Feb. 19, as follows:
- Wednesday’s trash, “A” week single-stre...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 18, 2021
Curbside services at all Roanoke Public Library branches throughout the City are suspended today, Feb. 18, 2021, due to weather conditions. Curbside service will resume on Friday, Feb. 19, weather permitting.
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 18, 2021
City of Roanoke Municipal Facilities will be closed, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, due to inclement weather. The City will use its website and MyRoanoke email notification system to share any updates on its response to winter weather events, as well ...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 17, 2021
In anticipation of the winter storm forecasted for the service area, Valley Metro has announced the Smart Way Commuter and Smart Way Express services will be suspended for Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Amtrak connections via the Smart Way Commuter are also sus...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 16, 2021
The National Weather Service has announced the City of Roanoke is under a Winter Storm Watch, which is in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of 1/4" to 1/2" ...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 12, 2021
Promoting automatic savings to help people reach their financial goals
As part of "America Saves Week 2021," scheduled for Feb. 22–26, the City of Roanoke is encouraging the Roanoke Valley community to take a moment to focus on the impo...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 11, 2021
MEETING OF THE ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 8:30 A.M.
PARTICIPATION BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO
AMENDMENT 28 TO HB 29 (STATE BUDGET,CHAPTER 1283, LAWS OF 2020, SECTION 401.01 (g), SECTION 2.2-3708.2 (A), CODE OF V...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 11, 2021
Due to the recent increase and severity in COVID-19 cases in the City of Roanoke, out of an abundance of caution, the Roanoke City Council has determined that temporary changes are necessary for the upcoming 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions on Feb. 16, 2021. &a...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 11, 2021
Roanoke City Council established the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board to advance the City's efforts to promote equity and empower its residents. The work of the Board is guided by provisions of Roanoke’s Comprehensive Plan, City Pl...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 9, 2021
On Monday, Feb. 8, the City of Roanoke held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Crystal Spring EBranch. Located at 229 Crystal Spring Ave., the EBranch is Roanoke's first 24-hour, 7-day-a-week library. This new library service point is the culm...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 10, 2021
City offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, for the Presidents Day holiday. As a result, the following schedule will be in effect for collection of trash, bulk, brush, and “A” week single-stream recycling during th...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 5, 2021
The Defined Contribution Board, as appointed by City Council and established under Chapter 22.3, Section 22.3-78 of City Code, which administers the defined contribution plan components of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan and the City’s IRC &...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: February 4, 2021
The City of Roanoke and VA811 announce that the American Public Works Association (APWA) Mid-Atlantic Chapter has selected the Blue Hills Communications Center project to receive an Honorable Mention for the 2021 APWA Mid-Atlantic Chapter’s Project of the...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 31, 2021
Due to snow conditions, Municipal Offices will open one hour late, at 9 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 1. This delayed opening does not impact the Oliver Hill Justice Center (Courthouse).
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 29, 2021
The Pension Investment Committee of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, as appointed by the Board of Trustees established under Chapter 22.3, Section 22.3-2 of City Code, which administers the City of Roanoke Pension Plan for employees of the City and any p...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 29, 2021
On Thursday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m., the City of Roanoke will host its second Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board Meeting. The meeting will be hosted via Zoom and will be recorded and shared on the Equity and Empowerment webpage. Due to the recent increas...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 29, 2021
A collaboration of the Roanoke Public Libraries, the Roanoke Arts Commission, the Grandin Theatre, and the Feeding Southwest Virginia Community Solutions Center has led to the creation of the “We Are Art” rap cypher. The film will be released on Feb. 5, a...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 28, 2021
Due to the recent increase and severity in COVID-19 cases in the City of Roanoke, out of an abundance of caution, the Roanoke City Council has determined that temporary changes are necessary for the upcoming sessions on Feb.1, 2021. Roanoke City...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 27, 2021
The City of Roanoke is working on its 2021-2022 Strategic Plan, which focuses on the City's seven priorities: Education, Community Safety, Human Services, Infrastructure, Good Government, Livability and Economy. This Plan is a companion to the Ci...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 26, 2021
The City of Roanoke and its partners, Carilion Clinic and United Way of Roanoke Valley, are proud to join an in-depth learning network led by the National League of Cities (NLC), in partnership with the Center to Advance Community Health & Equity (CAC...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 25, 2021
The City of Roanoke will conduct a series of Zoom webinars to share information with citizens about its annual Budget Development. Webinars will be conducted monthly through April, based upon the content of the presentations to City Council at their month...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 19, 2021
MEETING OF THE ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021, 8:30 A.M.
PARTICIPATION BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURSUANT TO
AMENDMENT 28 TO HB 29 (STATE BUDGET,CHAPTER 1283, LAWS OF 2020, SECTION 401.01 (g), SECTION 2.2-3708.2 (A), CODE...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 15, 2021
Due to the recent increase and severity in COVID-19 cases in the City of Roanoke, out of an abundance of caution, the Roanoke City Council has determined that temporary changes are necessary for the upcoming 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions on Jan. 19, 2021. &a...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 14, 2021
City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. As a result, the following schedule will be in effect for collection of trash, bulk, brush, and “A” week single-stream rec...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 29, 2021
The Executive Board of the Center for Animal Care and Protection, as created by an internal service agreement between the City and County of Roanoke, the County of Botetourt, and the Town of Vinton, will hold its regular quarterly meeting at 11 a.m. on We...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 15, 2021
The Finance Board, created pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 15.2-1547, Creation of local finance boards to manage the assets of postemployment benefits trust or equivalent arrangement, will hold its regular quarterly meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Frida...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 12, 2021
Attention all businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration has reopened the federal Paycheck Protection Program, the forgivable loan to help businesses survive during COVID-19. Applications must be submitted to a bank or other lender, not directly t...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 11, 2021
The following information about availability of the COVID-19 vaccine was provided by the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District (VDH):
We know the demand is great and we at the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) are working with our va...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 11, 2021
NOTICE OF REMOTE MEETING OF HOTEL ROANOKE
CONFERENCE CENTER COMMISSION
The Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission shall hold a meeting on Jan. 20, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. by electronic means. Commissioners shall participate from various remote locations via ...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 11, 2021
The Board of Trustees of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, as appointed by City Council and established under Chapter 22.3, Section 22.3-2 of City Code, which administers the City of Roanoke Pension Plan for employees of the City and any participating emp...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 7, 2021
At the Jan. 4, 2021, meeting of Roanoke City Council, the Council approved the request for a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at 7 p.m., to receive citizen input regarding City Council’s consideration of an ordinance prohibit...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 7, 2021
The Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates (RNA) and Roanoke City Council have extended the application period for the 2020 Neighborhood Partnership Awards Program to Sunday, Jan. 31. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, an in-person awards ceremony canno...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 6, 2021
Registration is open for the 2021 Virtual Youth Summit, which will be held on Jan. 16, 2021, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This event is open to middle and high school students. Anyone who registers and participates will receive an UberEats gift card at the conclus...
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Roanoke News
Posted on: January 6, 2021
Virginia is now in Phase 1a of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution with medical and EMS personnel receiving the vaccine, as well as some residents and staff in assisted living and nursing home settings. At this time, there is no established timeline for the...
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Roanoke News