City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government

06/20/2026

Sunday is Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice! If you're looking to spend time with the dads in your life on the longest day of the year, check out a few dad-approved spots around the Star City:
⭐️ Mill Mountain Star overlook – For the dads visiting Roanoke or who love a scenic view
📚 The Virginia Room at the Main Branch Library – For dads who love local history
🌊 Fallon Park or Washington Park Pools – For the dads who make a splash
🥾 Carvins Cove – For dads who like to hike, fish, or unplug outdoors

06/19/2026

City Council presented members of the Roanoke Cultural Collective with a proclamation honoring Juneteenth, the national holiday celebrating the end of legalized slavery in the U.S.

City offices are closed today, June 19, in observance of this holiday.

City pools and the Discovery Center are open, and public safety crews are ready to respond to any calls for help.

The Roanoke Cultural Collective will host its annual Juneteenth Family Reunion at Eureka Park, 1529 Carroll Ave. NW, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The free community festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m.

06/18/2026

The weather has been hot and dry lately, so it's a great time to be water wise, Roanoke! A leaky toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water per day or 6,000 gallons a month. Check your toilets regularly and save water and money! Small fixes can make a big difference.
Find more Water Wise tips on the Western Virginia Water Authority website - www.westernvawater.org/waterwise

Be water wise!💦 A leaky toilet🚽 can waste up to 200 gallons of water 💧per day or 6,000 gallons a month. Check your toilets regularly and save water and money💲!

Find more Water Wise tips on our website - www.westernvawater.org/waterwise

06/18/2026

Looking for a career that makes a difference? Join the City of Roanoke! Apply today for positions in our public safety divisions, planning department, and more!

View open positions and apply at the link in the comments.

06/18/2026

Please note the clear bag policy for City pools goes into effect on Monday, June 22, 2026.

06/17/2026

On Monday, Roanoke City Council recognized our hard-working Solid Waste Management team proclaiming June 14-21, 2026, Waste and Recycling Workers Week.

Join us in thanking our Solid Waste Management employees for the essential work they do to keep Roanoke clean and healthy!

06/17/2026

Roanoke is hosting the Miss Virginia pageant, June 25-27, at the Berglund Center.

During the June 15 City Council meeting, Madison Whitbeck discussed her experiences living and working in Roanoke during her reign as Miss Virginia 2025.

06/13/2026

City of Roanoke Transportation installed speed cushions and speed feedback signs along Craig Robertson Road to minimize the impact of a nearby road closure.
Residents like Jessica say the temporary traffic-calming measures slow traffic and make the roadway safer.
Watch as she shares why she likes the temporary installment.

06/13/2026

Interested in making a difference in the City of Roanoke? We’re hiring! The City has openings in public safety, parks and recreation, facility maintenance, and more.

View open positions and apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roanoke?page=1

06/12/2026

BIG NEWS FOR ROANOKE! Today, Governor Spanberger helped us announce that Austrian life sciences company, RINGANA, will establish its first U.S. headquarters in our city.

“We're proud to welcome RINGANA and the hundreds of jobs this investment will bring to our community, and we're thrilled that businesses recognize Roanoke's tremendous opportunities for economic growth,” says City Manager Valmarie Turner.

RINGANA’s decision to establish its U.S. headquarters, production and distribution hub in Roanoke brings an $85 million investment over the next five years and 435 new jobs.