Roanoke’s Juneteenth celebration looked a little different this year — and a lot more local. Melrose Plaza hosted a small business expo where vendors set up tables, invited neighbors to sample food, shop handmade goods and connect with the entrepreneurs behind them.

Roanoke is home to one of the largest immigrant and refugee populations in Virginia, and local organizations are working to make sure newcomers feel welcomed and supported.

Along with offering amenities like a grocery store and library, Melrose Plaza has also served as a place to remember Roanoke’s rich African American history.

The Harrison Museum of African American Culture in Roanoke is celebrating its progress in getting a new location ready.

Months after Virginia opened its first adult high school, The Excel Center, the program’s students and teachers report that everything is going well, as the school gives everyone a second chance to earn their high school diploma.

Virginia marked a milestone Monday with the opening of the Commonwealth’s first adult high school, giving residents a second chance to earn their diplomas.

Virginia’s Excel Center at Melrose Plaza will welcome its first adult high school students next Monday.

Melrose Plaza will be adding a new wellness center, adult learning center and a museum of African American culture. Meanwhile, Roanoke Police Department gave updates on the Roanoke Operations and Crime Control Center that moved into their 911 center in early July.

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

Thursday is the big day for Melrose Plaza, which will welcome visitors for its grand opening in Roanoke.

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

With gentle strokes of a paintbrush, people from all walks of life have gathered over the past few months at Melrose Plaza to add their own personal touches to a community mural that stretches across the exterior of Market on Melrose.

Melrose Plaza is getting a new facelift.

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.

More changes are coming to Melrose Plaza in Northwest Roanoke, with Bank of Botetourt opening its first Roanoke City branch in Roanoke City.

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is hosting a National Prescription Drug Takeback and Shred Event to safely dispose of medications and protect against identity theft on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Melrose Plaza.

Black history month may be over but the Roanoke community is not done honoring history.

There’s a new grocery store that’s finally open in Melrose Plaza in Roanoke.

Senator Mark Warner made a few stops in our neck of the woods today.

Carilion Clinic recently conducted a community health assessment which gives a clearer picture of the health needs in our community.

The future plaza will be a community hub in an area historically neglected

The first part of the plaza, Market on Melrose, is set to open at the end of this year.

New roadway project in Northwest Roanoke aims to protect pedestrians

Melrose Plaza is calling for artists to submit their mural ideas.

Goodwill Industries is hoping to help residents in Northwest Roanoke with Melrose Plaza, which they broke ground on Tuesday

Changes are coming to Roanoke’s Melrose Plaza as community leaders are breaking ground on a new building.

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.