Articles From May/June 2026

Overhead view of a chandelier-lit ballroom with guests at round tables, a band on stage, and an Exchange sign.

Our Best of Roanoke 2026 Party Recap

See the highlights from our Best of Roanoke 2026 party as we live, breathe, and cheer local!
A black-and-white cat sits in a white fluffy bed beside a letter board reading "THE TOEBEAN CAT CAFE, ADOPTION 144 IS BEAU.

Cozy Corners and Cat Therapy at Toebean Cat Cafe

Star of the Star City

Facing the Storm: Justin vanBlaricom and the Power of Showing Up

Mama Jean’s Barbecue’s slow-smoked meats and soulful sides make it a dining destination.

Best-in-Class ‘Cue

Mama Jean’s Barbecue slings slow-smoked meats, soulful sides, and sought-after specials.
Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

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 a kitchen that feels timeless yet entirely personal.
Courtesy of City of Roanoke

Any Way the Water Flows

Century-old tunnels hide a secret beneath the city.
Lakeside Amusement Park was built in 1920 on Mason's Creek., Courtesy of Roanoke Public Libraries.

A Lost Gem

Tanglewood has evolved dramatically in recent months and now includes a YMCA and Carilion Children’s healthcare unit.

As the Mall Evolves

Shopping centers come in all shapes and sizes, and their drawing cards are expanding dramatically in the Roanoke Valley. 
A Stay to Remember article

A Stay to Remember

Roanoke-area boutique hotels are on the rise.
Local Colors Festival May 16 Elmwood Park

Events Calendar May/June 2026

Top May and June Events Around the Roanoke Area
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