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Pay It Forward at Ursula’s

Roanoke’s first donate-what-you-can café opened its doors on Jefferson St. this summer.
The Harvest Collective breaks ground on their composting center.

Waste Into Black Gold

The Harvest Collective shares their plan for a composting facility in Roanoke.
Greg Trafidlo at the Third Street Coffee House.

Do You Know… Greg Trafidlo?

A songwriter, performer and major player in folk music, Greg Trafidlo has lived it fully.
Four smiling women pose together in a selfie at sunset, with a wooden pier stretching over calm water.

Getting Away, Getting Back to Myself

Sometimes a mom forgets where her family ends and she begins.
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Tinnell’s Finer Foods

The well-known grocery spot was a main staple in the Crystal Spring neighborhood.
Sears Town the weekend prior to its grand opening in 1957.

Sears Town

Roanoke was once home to the largest Sears store in the American South.
A two-story house at night covered in red and green holiday light projections with snowflakes and wreaths.

Free Drive-Through Winter Wonderland

If you’d like to combine a good deed with good cheer this holiday season, the Festival of Lights at The Hermitage Roanoke Retirement Community allows for both.
Doloris Vest and Lisa Uotinen of Book No Further

Indie Bookstores Offer Enjoyment for All

These five independent bookstores offer reads for all ages and interests.
A woman with her hand on a stressed teenage girl's shoulder as they look at a tablet at a wooden kitchen table.

The Race to Nowhere

Success is not measured in SAT scores and extracurriculars — break free from the overparenting trap with these great tips.
Stuffed Pulled Pork Poblano Peppers with Tomatillo Salsa

Southern Spoonful: Cozy Comfort Foods

Celebrate autumn by tucking into some of your favorite fall flavors.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into