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Pedal Power

New business strives to bring the joy of biking to young riders.

Wasena Will Come Full Circle Soon

The new bridge, skate park, and blueway will be welcomed by pedestrians, businesses, and customers.

Inspired by Nature

The celebration of a heralded book leads to ongoing community projects.

Where Everyone’s an Artist

Art Project Roanoke hosts community events on the first floor and artist studios above.

The Art of the Cigar

From rare cigars to curated pairings, Bison Head Cigar & Lounge connects aficionados and newcomers alike in a welcoming lounge.

Turning Up the Heat

Fermented Fire’s new shop, Hot Stuff, brings small-batch sauces, local makers, and deep community roots to Roanoke’s West End.

Stone Age Family

The Franciscos of Roanoke County have built generations of masterful stone works that have become their family’s signature.

Raised by Roanoke

The Star City’s people and opportunities shaped bestselling author Beth Macy into the writer she became.

From Hills to Stage

Brandon Lee Adams is capturing attention across the country while bringing an Emmy home to our region.

Banking on Culture

Roanoke’s First National Exchange Bank transforms into The Promissory Hotel, a luxury hotel with a music hall and Spanish-style restaurant that puts the city’s culture on center stage.

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WeeWheel Roanoke began offering Learn to Ride classes last fall. Here, kids circle up at the end of a recent class in the parking lot behind Cardinal Bicycle in Grandin Village.

Pedal Power

New business strives to bring the joy of biking to young riders.
Bruce and Peggy Todaro on the deck of the Green Goat, with the Wasena Bridge behind them.

Wasena Will Come Full Circle Soon

The new bridge, skate park, and blueway will be welcomed by pedestrians, businesses, and customers. 
Artist Casey Murano discussed her watercolor, Come On, Surprise Me, at an artist talk.

Inspired by Nature

The celebration of a heralded book leads to ongoing community projects.
Artist Brian Counihan, Roanoke Arts and Culture Coordinator Douglas Jackson, and other artists and community members create people-centered floats for this year’s Daisy Art Parade in the main floor of Art Project Roanoke, located in the heart of downtown.

Where Everyone’s an Artist

Art Project Roanoke hosts community events on the first floor and artist studios above.
Bison Head Cigar & Lounge is open to the public, hosts education events, and will partner with local businesses to enhance customers’ experiences.

The Art of the Cigar

From rare cigars to curated pairings, Bison Head Cigar & Lounge connects aficionados and newcomers alike in a welcoming lounge.
Lisa Archer and Jesse Feldberg, owners of Hot Stuff, celebrate their new spot on Salem Avenue.

Turning Up the Heat

Fermented Fire’s new shop, Hot Stuff, brings small-batch sauces, local makers, and deep community roots to Roanoke’s West End.
Kelly Francisco, his dad, and brothers at a work site.

Stone Age Family

The Franciscos of Roanoke County have built generations of masterful stone works that have become their family’s signature.
Maredith Roller

Raised by Roanoke

The Star City’s people and opportunities shaped bestselling author Beth Macy into the writer she became.
Courtesy of Brandon Lee Adams

From Hills to Stage

Brandon Lee Adams is capturing attention across the country while bringing an Emmy home to our region.
The Promissory Hotel revamps a historic bank building with 27 suite-style units and tons of charm.

Banking on Culture

Roanoke’s First National Exchange Bank transforms into The Promissory Hotel, a luxury hotel with a music hall and Spanish-style restaurant that puts the city’s culture on center stage.
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