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December 2022

The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Awards Old School Partners for Adaptive Reuse and Stewardship

Old School Partners purchased the 1907 landmark in 2019 and used historic tax credits to help fund a $2.5 million renovation. This unique redevelopment project maintains many of the fire station's original features including the brass firepoles, the floating staircase, and firefighter sleeping quarters complete with wooden lockers.

Virginia Tech Researcher's 3D Model of Brain Tumor Environment Could Aid Personalized Treatment

Glioblastoma, a rare but deadly brain cancer, is wickedly sturdy. Surgeons remove tumors only to see the cancer come back ferociously. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy have limited effects. About half of patients die within 18 months. Jennifer Munson and her research team’s model of the glioblastoma tumor microenvironment could help with understanding why the cancer is so resistant to treatment and so often returns after surgery.

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Rock of Ages Tattoo Opens on Brambleton Avenue

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Ronald Sieber Joins the Roanoke CoLab as Community Manager

Covid took a lot out of everyone, and the CoLab was not immune to its effects. Since April, Ron has been working diligently to breathe new life into the Roanoke CoLab. If you're in need of office space, please contact Ron at ronald@colabroanoke.com.

Bradley Boettcher Joins the Department of Economic Development as the Innovation Administrator

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Bradley Boettcher as Innovation Administrator. Brad will serve as the City's representative to the Innovation, Health and Life Sciences, and Entrepreneurial sectors.

Welcome, Brad!