🌱 GreenPal Lawn Service App Launches + Roanoke Public Feedback Survey

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Roanoke Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sun. High: 75 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Roanoke today:

1. A new innovative lawn mowing service app is launching in Roanoke. GreenPal currently services 250 cities in the United States and is now active for both vendors and customers in Roanoke. The service allows homeowners to put lawns out for bid, allowing lawn service providers to present pricing. The app is being presented as "Uber-like." (WDBJ)
2. Roanoke County is asking for public feedback on its Roanoke County 200 Plan Spring 2022. The county has created an online survey to collect feedback for the plan that will affect the county for the next 15 years. Click the link to take the survey that will be open until Sunday. (WDBJ)
3. The Whitesnake Farewell Work Tour is performing at Elmwood Park on Sept. 9. The concert is being hosted by Bud Light, iHeartRadio, and WSLS-10. Tickets for the memorable performance will go on sale this Friday at the Berglund Center Box Office. (WFIR News Talk Radio)

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Today in Roanoke:

• Wiggle Worm Storytime At The Melrose Branch Library (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Blues Traveler will be performing at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges on May 12. Click here to get your tickets. (Facebook)
• The Roanoke Valley SPCA highlights Willow. Reach out to the shelter if you think this adorable puppy would be a good addition to your family. (Facebook)
• Roanoke City Public Schools reminds the community that graduation is still one month away. Study hard! (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.