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Vaccine/COVID update:  Mary Washington Healthcare Senior Medical Director Dr. Stephen Mandell talks about the current status of vaccines and COVID.  Why are numbers on the rise?  Are vaccines safe?  Can I stop wearing a mask and start socializing again once I'm fully vaccinated?

Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about the American Rescue Plan (and how to get your stimulus check), tax changes and the status of rent and mortgage payments during the pandemic.

Madison Eberhart and Allison Balmes-John with an update on COVID numbers and the move into Phase 2 of vaccinations in the region.  It's also National Public Health Week.   We talk about all various responsibilities of the local health department.

Tracy McPeck, the Adult Services Coordinator with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library,  with an update on Library Express and Curbside Pickup, Idea Space--Tech on the Go, the Year round Reading Challenge and various youth and adult services programs this month.

Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski talks about the upcoming county budget, the need to plan, the Crucible vote, the V-A tax clinic and the trash stickers required by May 1st.

University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming programs at the Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum downtown.  Also a discussion on post-COVID at museums.

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about results from a survey he distributed on the next steps after the protests.   Discussion on the city budget and tough choices, construction of a new school, and moving city elections to November.

Sgt. Carol Burgess, Susan Sigmon and Kathy Anderson talk about benefits of having Empowerhouse working with the Stafford Sheriff's Office with domestic violence victims and situations.

Andy Lynn and Alexis Fox preview Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale that helps fund their programs with developmental disabilities.  Walk-in plant shopping begins April 5 at Roxbury.  Curbside and by appointment at 750 Kings Highway on April 9th.  540-226-2949 for info.

Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker talks about four days in school for hybrid students beginning April 12, the budget. state mandated testing and graduation.