You only get one chance to make a first impression—Roanoke students can start school confident with free haircuts Sunday, August 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Impressions Barbershop.

Less than a year after the Market on Melrose opened its doors, Northwest Raonoke is celebrating another major milestone.

Henrietta’s Cafe is opening in Roanoke on Thursday. This is part of a broader effort to bring more resources to Northwest Roanoke.

The Melrose Park Playground suffered damages and is temporarily closed following storms that hit Roanoke on Friday, PLAY Roanoke said.

As Melrose Plaza continues to take shape, a new art installation is underway. Roanoke native Bryce Cobbs, whose work has garnered national attention, is the muralist for this community project.

Many children in our area are not able to get dental care due to the cost.

February is Black History Month, and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate, look no further than the Market on Melrose.

Two individuals are in critical condition following a shooting that injured multiple people on the 4100 block of Melrose Avenue.

Market on Melrose will celebrate Black History Month with a series of special events focused on health, unity and the community’s Black culture.

Lots of people were at the new Market on Melrose for its Family Fun Day on Saturday!

A new grocery store officially opened in Northwest Roanoke, offering fresh produce, quality meats, and name-brand grocery items to a neighborhood that has long struggled with access to healthy food.

Less than one year after the groundbreaking, the Market on Melrose opened on Nov. 13, after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.

Market on Melrose is finally opening in Northwest Roanoke later this morning, an area known as a local food desert.

A new grocery store named the “Market on Melrose” will help address food insecurity in Northwest Roanoke.

Roanoke city community members are reviving a neighborhood council in an effort to address concerns in the community.

The “Clean Valley Council,” “Standing for Equity in the Roanoke Valley,” and “Roanoke Kiwanis” came together to participate in a trash pickup event Monday morning.

The Melrose Plaza is expected to be complete by the end of 2024, with hopes the center will lift up community members for success in Northwest Roanoke.

The project includes new sidewalks, bike lanes, freshly paved roads, more street lights and two, new covered bus stops.

A home in Massachusetts seriously damaged by fire has been listed on the market with an asking price of $399,000.

ROANOKE, Va. - The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is hosting a bocce ball tournament this weekend to raise money to build a playground for underserved families. The new, all-abilities playground will be built near the new Melrose library in Roanoke next year. This Saturday, Sept. 28, the club is hosting the tournament and it's open to anyone. It's for families, it's for adults and if I can play, you can play," said Jackie Bledsoe, the co-chair of the playground project. The tournament will take place on the Roanoke Catholic School soccer field from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.To donate to the playground, contact the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke.