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‘Great Food, No Frills’ from Pakistan

This is likely food you haven’t experienced before—certainly not in the Roanoke Valley—and it’s direct and simple fare.
Watercolor aerial rendering of North Cross School's brick campus with parking lots and athletic fields.

Work Continues on ‘New’ North Cross School

Learn more about North Cross School's major renovation, to be completed in the fall of 2020.
Catch a Salem Red Sox home game at Haley Toyota Field this summer!

10 Summer Events You Don’t Want to Miss

From art and live music to baseball and beer, your summer calendar is looking full and fun.
Unbaked focaccia dough on a metal sheet pan, topped with green olives, sliced black olives, red pepper flakes, and herbs.

Make Your Own Focaccia

Make your own focaccia bread for pizza dough or as a great snack to pair with sides.
Metal sign reading "Unleashed Dog Bakery & Boutique, LLC Est. 2015" with a leaping dog silhouette over a city skyline, mounted on reclaimed wood.

Unleashed Dog Bakery & Boutique Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

From mobile to storefront: Unleashed Dog Bakery & Boutique celebrates their one-year anniversary in downtown Roanoke.
Flyer for "Farmers for America" documentary screening Wednesday, July 10, 7:15–9:30pm at the Grandin Theatre, free.

Documentary and Discussion Explore Solutions

Don't miss the free screening of ‘Farmers for America’ at the Grandin Theatre.
Raw marinated chicken pieces on skewers on foil, with a bottle of Louisiana Hot Sauce, tomatoes, and fries nearby.

Spiedies: An Easy, Delicious Grill Meal

A long marination makes the grilled meats in this sandwich a tasty summer meal.
The Roanoker Immigration Conversation logo: two blue speech bubbles with a circular globe-and-arrows icon beside the text.

Dancing and Dreaming

Marina Trejo survived a tough childhood; today, she helps local Latinas celebrate.
The Roanoker Immigration Conversation logo: two blue speech bubbles with a circular globe-and-arrows icon beside the text.

An Artist Among Us

She was born and raised outside Warsaw. After seven years, she’s feeling like Roanoke could be home.
A glass bowl of cold noodles tossed with shredded carrots, red pepper, scallions, and whole peanuts.

How Easy Is That? Thai Noodle Bowl

This quick recipe for Asian noodles makes for a great side dish or entree at home.

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The House on the Hill

Stewardship of the signature structure on the city side of Mill Mountain is in the very conscientious hands of Drs.