🌱 City Budget + Brian Regan At Berglund Center + Ukraine Flag Raised

Get on up, Roanoke! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, April 20 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 65 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roanoke:

1. Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell has proposed a $324,789,000 operating budget for the 2023 fiscal year. The proposed budget was presented to the Roanoke City Council. The budget includes funding for various improvement projects such as school buildings, bridges, parks, streets, fire stations, and libraries. (The Roanoke Star)
2. Are you in desperate need of a laugh as the COVID-19 pandemic nears its end? Famed comedian Brian Regan is officially performing at the Berglund Center on Jul. 7. Tickets start at $47.50 and will go on sale this Friday. You do not want to miss this hilarious show. (WDBJ)
3. The City of Roanoke will raise the Ukrainian flag in solidarity with the country on Wednesday at Freedom Plaza. The flag-raising was suggested by Roanoke College's Dr. Martha Kuchar. The Mayor and the City Council have already condemned Russia's actions during a special statement last month. (WDBJ)

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Today in Roanoke:

• GIVE Roanoke At The Roanoke Valley SPCA (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Do you need a furry snuggle buddy for rainy spring days? Jager wants to fill that position. Click to see if this 9-year-old dog would be a good fit with your family. (Facebook)
• Chonk the skunk is looking to shed some pounds at The Virginia Zoo. Visit the link to meet Chonk. (Instagram)
• Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke recently released a Barred Owl. Click for the full story. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.