With the frantic pace of modern life, many beloved family traditions are falling by the wayside. A recent survey commissioned by the KN Karen Neuburger lifestyle brand found that nearly 46 percent of parents surveyed admit to reading to their children less than their own parents read to them.

The City of Roanoke received two awards at the recent Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference held in Chesapeake on Sept. 20-22.  The Hurt Park Healthy Living Program was selected for the Project of the Year award and Old Southwest, Inc. was chosen for the Organization of the Year award.

As part of the first Roanoke Arts Festival, the Roanoke Arts Commission is sponsoring a unique public art event in downtown Roanoke this week.

Veteran actor Conrad John Schuck, best known for his onscreen appearances in the cult classic MASH and the TV series MacMillan and Wife, will be the guest artist for the Radford University production of playwright Arthur Miller’s All My Sons.  The play runs October 5 - 7 and 11 - 13 in Pridemore Playhouse, Porterfield Hall. Showtimes are 8 p.m., October 5 - 6 and 11 - 13; 2 p.m., October 6; and 2:30 p.m., October 7.