(Fairfax)- The biggest school system in the state is thinking about ways to return to the classroom. Fairfax County Public Schools says they are considering a three-feet social distance rule for students instead of the […]
(Richmond)- Governor Northam has signed a bill for gun legislation. It comes after the one-year anniversary of the Virginia Beach mass shooting where he called a special session. Some of the gun control measures passed […]
(DC)- Finding Redskins gear online is becoming harder. Walmart, Target, and Dick’s Sporting Goods have all removed all Redskins merchandise from their website. Nike removed Redskins gear from its website last week, and FedEx issued […]
(Richmond)- Governor Northam signed a bill yesterday that will ban the use of hand-held devices while driving. While it technically became a law last week, it will officially be enacted in January. The General Assembly […]
(Richmond)- Virginia is eliminating a backlog of thousands of untested rape kits. Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring made the announcement yesterday and said that these kits are used to collect physical evidence like DNA from […]
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Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about the first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in the region. We also talk about school opening and how to vacation safely during […]
Meeting the needs of the elderly during the pandemic. Pat Holland with information on programs and volunteer opportunities.
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker will talk about the opening of school with the School Board Monday night. Dr. Baker talks with us about the issues and challenges facing all schools and Spotsylvania.
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden and Tom Snyder of RIoT preview a virtual Interactive Town Hall on July 30th from 1-3. It’s called “Shaping the Future of Stafford and Greater Fredericksburg.” Breakout […]
Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner talks about getting ready to reopen schools and the challenges. Dr. Kizner talked about three options before the school board and his recommendation.
Starting Wednesday, July 8, the Central Rappahannock Regional Library will be accepting returns at branches which are offering curbside pickup. Initially, returns will be accepted only during curbside pickup hours to avoid overflowing bookdrops and […]
Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about good COVID-19 numbers in this area vs. some other parts of the country. We talk about long-term care facilities and a vaccine later in […]
Dave Muraca, Mara Kaktins and Jessica Burger with the George Washington Foundation with an overview of Kenmore and Ferry Farm. Closed now because of the pandemic but looking toward reopening.
Fredericksburg City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about protests and the city’s response.
Rappahannock Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about holding on until a vaccine is available for COVID-19 in about six months.
Juanita Shanks and Pastor Phyllis Brantley discuss the work of Fail Safe-ERA to help families and prisoners with incarceration and what comes next. Topics include prisoners released early for COVID and the Center of Hope […]
James Monroe Museum Assistant Director and Curator Jarod Kearney talks about museums in the pandemic. He’s done regular Curator Chats. There’s been Monroe Minutes and other virtual programs.
Ann Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works talks about changes: with unemployment insurance and the courts. Also, paying your bills. How to handle your mortgage or rent if you’ve lost your job or suddenly have significantly […]
Barney Riley and Naomie Murdoch with the Rappahannock YMCA talk about the Y during the pandemic. Even in troubled times the Y continued to do what they do best–help the community. Also a discussion on […]
Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about what needs to happen to get schools reopened in August. We also talk about why we need to wear masks.
