PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered.

Rasoul, D-Roanoke, said he’s forming an exploratory committee that will assess voter opinions and funding. A General Assembly ...

When Lawson's name will be reinstalled is unclear as a project that faces complications is dealt with by the GSA.

A zoning overhaul that prompted litigation remains an issue that will extend into 2026. As a new year approaches, tensions ...

A $50,000 renovation is ongoing as a plan to reopen a club on Franklin Road progresses, according to city records.

Councilman Nick Hagen voted against the city and schools state legislative requests as he joins Terry McGuire opposing a ...

Also this month, Layla answers a reader question about good places to pick up a salad. Welcome to our food column, Corner ...

Holiday lights at downtown Roanoke's Market Square on Nov. 27, 2024. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler ...

In this Q&A series, we invite the community to reflect on living in a divided city. We sit down with Jessica Mahuron, ...

The Mill Mountain Star. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Want to see your photo in our Happenings events calendar? Send us your best recognizably-Roanoke shots to ...

A view of the Roanoke River from the greenway in the Norwich neighborhood, November 2024. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at ...

Roanoke City Manager Valmarie Turner, left, and Ashley Anyu of PFM Group listen during a budget retreat Saturday. PHOTO BY TODD JACKSON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER Budget deficits will be the norm for the ...