(Alexandria)- In an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Alexandria City Council approved an ordinance that expands the state’s face mask order. Starting October 1st, if a person is outside in public space […]
(Arlington)- A significant change has been made in Arlington County involving firearms. The County’s Board of Supervisors are banning guns from parks, and county government buildings and community centers. Alexandria has already instituted similar rules. […]
(Charlottesville)- Another Confederate statue has been removed in the Commonwealth. The bronze statue that stood in Charlottesville for over 100 years is now gone. It comes after Albemarle County supervisors voted to remove it […]
(Fairfax)- Computer analysts in Fairfax County Public Schools are working to fix a ransomware attack. The system was hacked on Friday and school officials say they were working hard to protect the information of students […]
(Richmond)- Direct West Coast flights are finally coming to Richmond International Airport. Jet Blue announced it will begin flying to Los Angeles and Las Vegas in mid-December, with an additional flight to Tampa as well. […]
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Patrick A’Hearn with the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts previews the upcoming production Souvenir. We also talk about the safety procedures in place. Info:
Latoya Lyburn and Elizabeth McNally talk about the work of Safe Harbor and preview the Save Jane event on October 2nd at Market Square.
John and Leslie Leahy (and James Monroe High School Principal Tim Duffy) preview the Ceili Leahy Day of Service. It’s virtual. Discussion on the importance of service and ways to get involved and serve safely. […]
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden talks about the Stay, Sleep and Safe in Stafford Business grants. The grant application window opens on September 21st. It closes September 28th at 4pm. Info here: […]
Rappahannock Area Health District Incident Commander Joe Saitta talks about how the local health district has managed COVID-19. (Many people doing new jobs) He also talked about planning taking place for mass vaccinations.
Andy Lynn and Alexis Fox talk about Rappahannock Adult Activities Fall Plant Sale and future plans for the horticultural therapy program for adults with intellectual disabilities. Info here
Tracy McPeck, the Adult Services Coordinator at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library with updates on holds and returns, back to school helps, PAWS for Reading, Lunch and Learn…and more!
Robert Courtnage, Chairman of the Clean and Green Commission in Fredericksburg and Anne Little with Tree Fredericksburg talk about the community campaign to reduce the cost and complexity of investing in clean solar. Heads up, […]
Steve Cox and Megan Bergen with Rappahannock Goodwill talk about how the pandemic has impacted their mission in the community. We talk about the stores, an improved online store, job services and what’s next. fredgoodwill.org […]
Bryant Halstead previews Davey’s Brothers Memorial Motorcycle Ride on September 26th and talk about the charity work of Strength and Honor. Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club
Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner discusses the status of eviction moratorium’s at the state and federal levels. What you need to know, where to seek help. Legal Aid Works info
The Rappahannock Area Health District and Mary Washington Healthcare are teaming up to provide COVID-19 testing in the community. Allison Balmes-John, Xavier Richardson and Erin Perkins talk about coronavirus in the community.
Stafford County Administrator Fred Presley talks about local government in a pandemic, downtown Stafford and budget challenges.
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Andie McConnell talks about the Fairy Godmother Project’s work with the parents. fairygodmotherproject
Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about free face masks for non-profits and money for rent and mortgage payments. rappahannockunitedway.org
