Departments

2650a540-f001-11e7-886d-121bebc5777e-Mill-Mountain

Then & Now: Mill Mountain

The view from the Mill Mountain Star has changed a little since its humble beginnings, but the architecture, both new and old, continue to enhance the iconic cityscape.
b3206632-effb-11e7-9851-121bebc5777e-Music-Lab

The Music Lab at Jefferson Center

Music education is more than just music–it’s creating young leaders who plan for successful careers in the music industry.
4828d6c0-effb-11e7-99f5-121bebc5777e-LGH_logo

The Little Green Hive Expands

Find their coffee in two new additional spaces.
fa956482-effa-11e7-8af7-121bebc5777e-Liza-Mundy

Mundy: National Gone Local

Liza Mundy’s newest book reads like a well-written local history.
9ff54024-effa-11e7-8068-121bebc5777e-Streets-I581

Streets of Roanoke: Interstate 581

Interstate 581 turns 50 this year, with many of those years overcoming controversy and hurdles to connect different areas of the region.
25e2691c-9101-11e8-be42-12408cbff2b0-20171116_143012-01

A Day In West End

Don’t miss this hidden gem, complete with an ideal lunch spot and vintage shopping.
RKR Masthead 2018

Meet Our New Editor

Plus a fresh new look in our design and departments.
2cbbed02-eff9-11e7-a6a3-121bebc5777e-Bob-Cowell

In A Position of Strength

City Manager Bob Cowell has big ideas for Roanoke’s future and hopes for a positive impact on citizens’ lives.
7a9baadc-bda7-11e7-a607-121bebc5777e-Towers

Then & Now: Towers Shopping Center

The 56-year-old strip center, unique in the valley when it opened in 1961, has remained a strong location for local, regional and national retail.
4b242046-bda1-11e7-b89b-121bebc5777e-Willow-Pond

Fresh Baked Goods Await

Grandin Village welcomes Willow Pond Bakery to the neighborhood.

Departments

Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
Features

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

Features

Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.

Features

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.