You may have heard about plans to build a ferris wheel on the roof of Center in the Square. While the idea has hit a bit of a hurdle, leaders say the project isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Del. Rasoul’s $600K downtown Roanoke study - which would have explored a Ferris wheel, the Berglund Center and the Science Museum - is not included in the state budget bill.

Delegate Sam Rasoul is hoping to answer questions about older structures in Roanoke. In a Facebook post made last week, Delegate Rasoul proposed to the Commonwealth a $600,000 study to analyze Downtown Roanoke’s redevelopment and build a “comprehensive plan” for the future.

Local restaurant owners struggle to maintain operations and sales as severe winter weather conditions persist for a second weekend.

Delegate Sam Rasoul is requesting $600,000 from the General Assembly to evaluate improvement ideas for Roanoke, including a Ferris wheel on Center in the Square. Rasoul emphasizes the importance of creative investment for Roanoke's redevelopment, focusing on feasibility and structural studies.

The Center in the Square has released a statement explaining why the Science Museum of Western Virginia will not have its lease renewed.

Buzz Live is making its return to downtown Roanoke this January with a new season of live shows at the Waldron Stage on Church Avenue!

If successful, the Ferris wheel could become a shining new star on Roanoke’s skyline and a fresh attraction to energize downtown.

If you travel downtown Roanoke, expect traffic delays as construction begins near the entrance to the Center in the Square garage.

Center in the Square has been a transformative force in downtown Roanoke for 40 years, evolving from an abandoned warehouse into a vibrant cultural hub.

Kid’s Square play museum is recovering from severe flooding with strong community support and plans to reopen with new exhibits.

A new gateless parking system is coming to the Center in the Square parking garage.

As we kick off the month of October, a new 3 Degree Guarantee recipient is on the horizon.

Center in the Square president Dr. Jim Sears is set to retire after 30 years of service.

We explored some of the many exhibits at center in the square that you can enjoy with your family.

Center in the Square wants to thank those who do so much for our community this spooky season with a First Responders Night.

When people come to Blue Ridge Nightmares, they may not be ready for what they are about to experience.

Blue Ridge Nightmares is looking for about 50 actors to play scary parts in its major Halloween Haunted House attraction.

Hollywood-style scares are coming to the star city this Halloween season.

Roanoke Starcade opened up back in July with several new arcade games including Pong and new merchandise. Before stepping foot in the arcade, you have to first reserve tickets online here or purchase tickets in person. Roanoke Pinball Museum is taking similar precautions. The pinball museum revealed two new machines right before it closed in March so many people havent gotten the chance to play them yet. One is The Safe Cracker and if you win a pinball museum collector coin shoots out.

ROANOKE, Va – Ahead of Phase 3 places across Virginia are preparing to partially reopen for the first time in months. One of Roanoke’s largest venues, Center in the Square, is among them. Green Home Solutions of Roanoke donated $10,000 worth of time and supplies to help the center prepare for Phase 3. Brady said he brings his own children to Center in the Square often when it’s open and wanted to help give back. When Center in the Square reopens, all staff and visitors will be required to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.