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Gun Violence Prevention Commission Special Meeting January 12, 2024

By Roanoke Sun Report | Jan 12, 2024

The Gun Violence Prevention Commission will hold a special meeting on January 12,2024, at 8:00 AM

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Upcoming Street Closures

By Roanoke Sun Report | Jan 11, 2024

Upcoming special events with parking or street restrictions

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2024 Property Assessment Review

By Roanoke Sun Report | Jan 6, 2024

Reassessment notices are mailed to property owners in January of each year.

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Tax Relief Program for Elderly & Disabled Homeowners

By Roanoke Sun Report | Jan 6, 2024

To inquire about the program, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at realestate.programs@roanokeva.gov or call 540-853-2523.

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Road Closure on Church Avenue Scheduled for January 7

By Roanoke Sun Report | Jan 6, 2024

Church Avenue will be closed on Sunday, January 7, 2024, between 2nd Street and 3rd Street.

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Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board to Meet on January 4, 2024

By Roanoke Sun Report | Dec 30, 2023

The Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board will meet in-person at 5:30 PM on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

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City of Roanoke Holiday Schedule

By Roanoke Sun Report | Dec 25, 2023

City of Roanoke Offices will close at noon on Friday, December 22 and be closed all day on Monday, December 25, 2023, in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

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City of Roanoke Holiday Schedule

By Roanoke Sun Report | Dec 20, 2023

City of Roanoke Offices will close at noon on Friday, December 22 and be closed all day on Monday, December 25, 2023, in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

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Upcoming Street Closures

By Roanoke Sun Report | Dec 18, 2023

ROANOKE, VA - Upcoming special events with parking or street restrictions

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Community Invited to Share Thoughts on Historic Recreation Center

By Roanoke Sun Report | Dec 13, 2023

The Historic Fishburn Mansion (also known as the Mountain View Recreation Center) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is in need of repairs and updates.

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City of Roanoke Celebrates Strong AA+/Aa2 Bond Rating and Successful Bonds Sale

By Roanoke Sun Report | Dec 12, 2023

The City of Roanoke's bond rating of AA+/Aa2 by renowned credit rating agencies Fitch, Moody's, and Standard and Poor's Ratings, has been reaffirmed with a stable outlook.

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Gun Violence Prevention Commission Opens Second Grant Cycle

By Roanoke Sun Report | Dec 11, 2023

The Gun Violence Prevention Commission will start accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations focused on prevention, intervention, and response initiatives to reduce gun violence in the community on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

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Gun Violence Community Assessment

By Roanoke Sun Report | Dec 5, 2023

The City of Roanoke and the Gun Violence Prevention Commission are working with Elite Business Strategies to conduct a Gun Violence Community Assessment that will serve to provide community-driven perspectives on the issues surrounding gun violence.

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Roanoke's Star City Reads Initiative Recognized with 2022-23 Pacesetter Honors

By Roanoke Sun Report | Dec 4, 2023

The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading recognized Roanoke’s Star City Reads initiative with 2022–23 Pacesetter Honors. Launched in 2010,

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City of Roanoke Achieves Highest Score of 100 Points in the 2023 Municipal Equality Index

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 27, 2023

The City of Roanoke proudly announces that it has earned the highest possible score of 100 points on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2023 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), an annual assessment that evaluates cities nationwide on their inclusivity towards LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Upcoming Street Closures

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 21, 2023

Upcoming special events with parking or street restrictions:

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Gun Violence Prevention Commission Meeting November 21, 2023

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 20, 2023

The Gun Violence Prevention Commission will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 5:30 PM at the Gainsboro Branch Library.

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Solid Waste Collection Schedule Changes Effective for the Week of November 20, 2023

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 18, 2023

City offices will be closed on both Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023, for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

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Evans Spring Master Plan Briefing Scheduled for November 20, 2023

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 17, 2023

The City’s consultant, Land Planning and Design Associates, will provide a briefing to City Council on Monday afternoon, November 20, in the 2 PM Council session.

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Legislative Committee Meeting Scheduled for November 20, 2023

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 16, 2023

The City of Roanoke Legislative Committee will hold a called meeting on Monday November 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM.