Content on Downtown:

Gobble cakes bakery opens today

August 30, 2012

Gobble Cakes will open it's doors for the first time today.

Sales kick off in October

September 29, 2011

Thinking of making a shopping trip to Christiansburg soon?

30 Days of Blacksburg review

September 29, 2011

As any engineer would be more than happy to tell you, college students are busy — not just a little preoccupied, but absolutely buried under an avalanche of homework, projects and exams.

Fourth of July Parade

July 4, 2011

Blacksburg held its Fourth of July parade downtown Monday. Crowds watched despite the light rain as antique cars, ambulances, fire trucks, and floats drove down Main Street.

Summer Solstice Fest

June 18, 2011

The 4th Annual Summer Solstice Fest took place Saturday, June 18th and was sponsored by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.

Rapid renovations ruin downtown Blacksburg

October 11, 2010

I had dinner at the Rivermill on Tuesday night because the burrito line at Chipotle was out the door.

Chipotle Grand Opening

October 5, 2010

Artist's open studio breaks mold in Art Tour Ten

October 4, 2010

A miniature brown bear and cub sit on a pedestal in the center of Blacksburg artist Christine Kosiba's studio, startlingly lifelike despite their rough fur and inert features.

Concession stands begin to assess local meal tax

September 30, 2010

At Virginia Tech's home football game versus East Carolina University, Tech charged the local Blacksburg meals tax on concessions for the first time.

Artist paints unique picture of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech campus

September 29, 2010

George Wills is a Blacksburg-based artist whose work focuses on local landmarks such as Lane Stadium, downtown buildings and several restaurants.