Articles From May/June 2024

A woman in a red jacket and zebra-print scarf gestures while speaking in an office, wearing a House Office Building badge.

Your Star City Hero of the Year

This year’s new category introduced us to many amazing locals doing good for our region, but your overwhelming support of Anita Price made her a platinum winner.
A smiling woman in a red dress stands on a rooftop railing overlooking downtown Roanoke with mountains behind.

Hello, Roanoke!

Our readers showered local social media sensation Genya Kalinina with all the love in this year’s Best of Roanoke poll, awarding her three platinum titles.
Fletcher Nichols, platinum winner, Male "Star of the Star City"

Best of Roanoke 2024

A heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed winners for earning the title of Roanoke's finest, as voted by you!
A hand holds a black-and-white photo of the "J. J. Newberry Co." storefront over a modern downtown street.

J.J. Newberry Co.

Who remembers this once-iconic storefront?
Stave & Cork's wine lists focus on small, family-run wineries, with a frequent emphasis on those that are female-led.

Heard it Through the Grapevine

Stave & Cork offers a curated wine flight haven with engaging winemaker stories and a welcoming vibe.
Monica Slate

Faces of Small Business in the Star City: A Portrait Project

Local photographers share their picks for inspiring entrepreneurs through portraits.
Antojitos Daleyza, a Mexican snack and ice cream shop, boasts a menu to satisfy cravings both salty and sweet.

Sugar Rush

Antojitos Daleyza in Roanoke offers a tantalizing mix of Mexican ice cream, innovative ramen dishes and cherished family recipes.
Smiling woman in a white shirt flashes a peace sign before Mont Saint-Michel; banner text reads "Building Connections Across Countries & Continents.

Building Connections Across Countries & Continents

Roanoke embraces our sister cities program to strengthen community bonds and cultural understanding.
Clusters of ripe purple plums hang from a branch with green leaves under a blue sky, with white "NATIVE GARDENING" text overlaid.

Native Gardening

Learn the beauty and benefits of native gardening, and get inspired with top native plant picks for your vibrant gardens.
Bedford native Laurel Gillette taught herself the art of stained glass creations.

Stained Glass Beauties

Machine Creek Studios opens in downtown Roanoke.

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