Metrobus Gets D Grade
(DC)- A new report says Metrobus is slow and unreliable in DC. The Coalition for Smarter Growth organization released a report that gave Metrobus a “D” grade. The transit service’s grade was pulled down because […]
(DC)- A new report says Metrobus is slow and unreliable in DC. The Coalition for Smarter Growth organization released a report that gave Metrobus a “D” grade. The transit service’s grade was pulled down because […]
(Virginia Beach)- Some beachgoers are avoiding the water off the Virginia coast because of an itchy situation. Lifeguards in Virginia Beach are telling WTKR-TV that reports of sea lice are on the rise this week. […]
(Fairfax)- Health officials are investigating a respiratory outbreak that has possibly caused the death of two people in Fairfax County. The health department says 18 people from the Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield have been […]
(DC)- Monday’s downpour is one of the heaviest on record in Northern Virginia and DC. In just an hour, about a month’s worth of rain fell over the DC region. About three-point-three-inches of rain was […]
(Arlington)- Arlington County is declaring a state of emergency. The announcement comes after record setting rainfall and flash floods swept through Northern Virginia and DC on Monday. The Declaration of Local Emergency will allow the […]
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Kentrale Washington, organizer of Peace in the Paint. It’s a day of basketball and life help and encouragement at Mayfield in Fredericksburg on July 27th. Info on ways to help: 202-465-2356 or mrwashevo@gmail.com
The work locally of the Thurman Brisben Center. Opportunities to get involved as a volunteer or donor. Joe Hargrove and David Cooper. brisbencenter.org
Christina Carson with Learning Enhancement Centers and The Marshall School talks about their philosophy of providing helps for students struggling in school. learningenhancementcenters.com
Geriatric Care Management: What is it and why should you use one? Meg Pemberton and Valerie Hopson-Bell with ElderCare Connections. eldercareconnections.net
Dr. Jeffrey Pelton is the new surgical oncologist for the Mary Washington Healthcare Regional Cancer Center. He talks about making the Cancer Center the destination for medicine. He talks about building something here, best practices, […]
Central Virginia Battlefields Trust. Terry Rensel, Paul Scott, Tom Van Winkle and Chris Mackowski. Discussion on their work to find and preserve area battlefields and the importance of the the sites in the region. cvbt.org
Mission Independence. Rappahannock United Way preparing rising 11th and 12th graders for success beyond the classroom. Janel Donohue and Andrea Benavides. rappahannockunitedway.org
The 4th of July at George Washington’s boyhood home–Ferry Farm. An update on the archaeological dig at the site. Alma Withers, Meghan Budinger, Dave Muraca ferryfarm.org
Sunshine Baseball League. 300 kids signed up for the summer league. More funding = more kids involved in the program that teaches baseball skills, esteem and character. sunshinebaseball.net sunshinebaseballleague@gmail.com
Porter Branch Manager Rachel Placchetti and Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck talk about 50 years for the Central Rappahannock Regional Library and summer reading. librarypoint.org
Sgt. Aimee Lynch and Officer Paul Dooley from Fredericksburg City Police. Info on Outdoor Movie Nights at Police Headquarters, Camp Crime Fighter and National Night Out. Officer Dooley is the School Resource Officer at JM. […]
Lindsay Leach and Debbie Aylor with Spotsylvania County preview the 15th annual Stars and Stripes Spectacular and summer and fall events in the county.
Germanna Community College and homeschool students. Student Brittany Duff, recruiter Kim Viarella and Cheri Maea.
Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County and the USDA Mutual Self-Help Housing Program. Kerry Crowley, Jeannie Barbrow and Jason Tickle talk about 10 new homes in two years in Caroline. Discussion on the USDA housing […]
Pat Holland with Healthy Generations Area on Aging talks about the services they provide and opportunities for volunteering. healthygenerations.org 540-371-3375
