Town aspires to close College Avenue, open pedestrian mall

November 17, 2009

College Avenue may transition to a pedestrian-only mall or a one-way street with expanded…

Young professionals, retirees jockey for position in Blacksburg

November 16, 2009

As more seek to use Blacksburg as a springboard into the workforce, its traditional status…

No history in the making as many sites remain vacant

November 16, 2009

On a hill behind the parking garage that took its place, the Alexander Black House is sitting…

Arts center to set tone for downtown changes

November 16, 2009

Virginia Tech's Center for the Arts is expected to set a new tempo for Blacksburg.

Articles in Blacksburg in 10 Years:

Ideals await successful implementation

November 16, 2009

The seven-member Blacksburg Town Council will not have to argue the merits of smart growth.

Meals tax creates rift between Tech, town

November 16, 2009

The town's loudest complaints against Tech have related to the meals taxes that Tech does…

Tech budget struggles hinder economy

November 16, 2009

The region's chief economic driver is scrambling to make ends meet, putting Blacksburg's financial…