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Welcome to The Roanoke Rambler. We are a local, investigative and literary news outlet based in Roanoke, Virginia.

06/20/2025

What to do in Roanoke this weekend?! Don't miss out on the only events calendar you'll ever need. Sign up today to get it FREE to your inbox, every Wednesday. Link in comments.

06/19/2025

Among this week's Ramblings, short items that caught our eye:

🧑‍⚖️ Former City Manager Bob Cowell has a curt response to two lawsuits he faces.
🗳️ Donna Littlepage won Tuesday's Democratic primary and will take on state Del. Joe McNamara, R-Roanoke County.
💸 There is a new development in the city's continuing financial reporting saga.

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06/18/2025

Most people find it pretty easy to get a Roanoke license to run an Airbnb out of their home. But not for City Councilman Peter Volosin and Malcolm Quigley. Story link in comments.

06/16/2025

Tuesday's Democratic primary will determine whether Donna Littlepage or Kiesha Preston face Del. Joe McNamara, R-Roanoke County in the general election. Read more about the race: story link in comments.

06/13/2025

What to do in Roanoke this weekend?! Don't miss out on the only events calendar you'll ever need. Sign up today to get it FREE to your inbox, every Wednesday. Story link in comments.

06/12/2025

More on Roanoke's budget situation: Despite unauthorized spending that broke state law, the city ended its last fiscal year in the black, with an extra $2.4 million on a $374 million budget. Story link in comments.

06/11/2025

Roanoke's unique situation with two historic cottages in two parks and the efforts to preserve them have not been easy and involve race, lawsuits, money, politics and hard work. Story link in comments.

06/10/2025

ICYMI: A new "cheeseburger on steroids," the opening of Atheling Meadworks' downtown Roanoke taproom and Layla Khoury-Hanold's take on The BiblioPub feature in her latest Corner Booth column: Link in comments.

06/09/2025

Among our latest Ramblings — short items that have caught our attention — we report on:

🪧The latest protest involving U.S. Rep. Ben Cline, R-Botetourt

🏕️ A new task force that will take on Roanoke's homelessness issue

🏨 A city tax reduction initiative to potentially create more hotel rooms.

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06/05/2025

ICYMI: Layla Khoury-Hanold details Star City Bodega's new menu items as well as Atheling Meadworks downtown Roanoke taproom opening and other food scene news in her latest Corner Booth column. Story link in comments.

06/04/2025

Carilion Clinic will no longer provide nurses for the Roanoke School System after a 14-year partnership. Story link in comments.

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