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Dr. Ed Murphy looks out from the site of the soon-to-be Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

The Roanoke Area’s Top 50 Employers

Creating a list of top employers is a bit of an inexact science. The Virginia Employment Commission’s doesn’t quite agree with the Census Bureau, nor that with the Roanoke Alleghany Regional Commission’s. Here’s a compilation list.
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How to Shop Roanoke

Who better for great shopping recommendations than someone who owned, for more than a quarter century, one of Roanoke’s favorite shops. Grab the wish list and c’mon along with Nancy Leggett.
Roanoke area retirement experts, from left: Susan Williams, Arlene Campbell, Maggie Gray, Sue Nutter, Rhonda Levine, Debbie Brown.

How to Retire in Roanoke without being Retiring

The Roanoke Valley’s great health care, bounty of senior-related resources and overall friendliness provide a great underpinning for those choosing our mild climate, great scenery and multitude of housing choices.
Among the best spots for bicycling in the valley are the Blue Ridge Parkway and the trails of Carvins Cove Nature Preserve

RoanokeRec: How to Build Your Own Pentathlon

Yes, you could build your own pentathlon here, and a decathlon as well. Here are a few favorite spots to get out and get started, courtesy of Roanoke Valley partakers.
Arts guru Susan Jennings: There's so much to offer that "you just can't take advantage of everything!"

Arts Bounty: An Expert’s Don’t-Miss List

Since back when Center in the Square was brand new for the first time, Susan Jennings has been a strong voice and supporter of the arts in the Roanoke Valley. Here are her perspectives on how to get the most out of the Roanoke Valley’s arts.
Roanoke County Prevention Council Director Nancy Hans has favorite spots for all kinds of workouts; for swimming it’s the Salem Y.

Recreation in the Valley: The Complete A-to-Z Guide

No matter where your recreational interests lie, odds are good the Valley offers something for you. Here's a detailed directory of opportunities.
A home inspection will give you the confidence you need to move forward with a purchase.

Assessing a Potential Home – The Inspection

Home inspections are routine in the buying and selling process, but what needs to be corrected and who should do it can be confusing. Here's some help.

Newcomer Quiz Answers

Think you have what it takes to attain Certified Star City Citizen Status? Here are the answers to our 15-question quiz. What, you haven't taken the quiz yet? Well pick up a copy of our Jan/Feb 2013 issue and get to work!
The trails found at the Carvins Cove reserve are some of the best anywhere.

The Top 10 Parks in the Roanoke Metro

Tucked amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Roanoke Valley’s outdoor scene is just as flourishing as the city life, offering miles of winding forest trails, rich historical landmarks and plenty of don’t-miss events. Here’s a look at the best.

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A young child with brown hair in a gray shirt and navy polka-dot skirt paints colorful swirls on a white wall, under the words "Living with Kid Art.
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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.

The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.