The Haven, which took over the former Awful Arthur’s space in downtown Roanoke, plans to open mid- to late January with a ...

Business A Ferris Wheel in Downtown Roanoke? Center in the Square Pitches Plan to Local Leaders. There's a video pitch. And ...

In this Q&A series, we invite the community to reflect on living in a divided city. We sit down with Nelson Harris, whose ...

On a chilly December morning in downtown Roanoke, dozens gather inside the Main Branch of the Roanoke Public Libraries. Some ...

Norfolk Southern trains move beneath U.S. 220 in the city in this Roanoke Rambler file image. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to ...

Your favorite Roanoke Rambler stories of 2025 spanned issues from city hall drama and homelessness to defamation and strip clubs.

City Hall Roanoke Is Paying Richmond Lobbying Firm $6,000 Monthly To Pursue Casino Deal The city will need to beat long odds at the moment to get a casino license.

Children at Christmas of Hope lined up to have their faces painted, one of the many activities offered at the event. PHOTO BY SINCLAIR HOLIAN FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER Jennifer Hayden felt the tears ...

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

A music hall, Spanish restaurant and boutique hotel are reviving a historic Downtown Roanoke building, thanks to Freedom First Credit Union financing. One of Downtown Roanoke’s most iconic buildings, ...

A view of the Wells Fargo Tower and Virginia Museum of Transportation train yard as seen on Dec. 7, 2025. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Want to see YOUR photo in our Happenings events calendar? Send us ...