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Town Talk: City Councilman Matt Kelly

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly reflects on 2020:  The economic impact on COVID-19 and protests.  He looks ahead to challenges to transportation and schools. ...Read more

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly reflects on 2020:  The economic impact on COVID-19 and protests.  He looks ahead to challenges to transportation and schools.

 

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Town Talk: Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski

Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski talks about the county landing the V-A Hospital, trash decals, CARES money, and how some members of the board treat the school board.     ...Read more

Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski talks about the county landing the V-A Hospital, trash decals, CARES money, and how some members of the board treat the school board.

 

 

 

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Town Talk: Legal Aid Works

Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about the challenges of 2020 and what’s ahead for the region.  legalaidworks.org   ...Read more

Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about the challenges of 2020 and what's ahead for the region.  legalaidworks.org

 

 

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Town Talk: Special Olympics Virginia/Polar Plunge

Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey previews the 2021 virtual Polar Plunge. Other topics include:  the COVID-19 vaccine for Special Olympics participants and what the pandemic can ...Read more

Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey previews the 2021 virtual Polar Plunge. Other topics include:  the COVID-19 vaccine for Special Olympics participants and what the pandemic can teach us all about what those with disabilities have always lived with.

 

 

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Town Talk:/Barry Moore-Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia

Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia President and CEO Barry Moore talks about safely living in a world filled with scams and fraud.   Whether you’re at home, online or on your phone, ...Read more

Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia President and CEO Barry Moore talks about safely living in a world filled with scams and fraud.   Whether you're at home, online or on your phone, you need to be alert and informed.   bbb.org/scamtracker

 

 

 

 

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Town Talk: The elderly and the holidays

There’s not as much over the river and thru the woods this year.   But Pat Holland with Healthy Generations Area on Aging and elder advocate Valerie Hopson-Bell talk about ways to virtually ...Read more

There's not as much over the river and thru the woods this year.   But Pat Holland with Healthy Generations Area on Aging and elder advocate Valerie Hopson-Bell talk about ways to virtually stay in touch and monitor health.

 

 

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Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia: Avoiding scams this time of year

Barry Moore talks about how to deal with the growing number of scams.  “There’s an element that cares nothing for the holidays other than what they can steal from people.” ...Read more

Barry Moore talks about how to deal with the growing number of scams.  "There's an element that cares nothing for the holidays other than what they can steal from people."

 

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Town Talk: Christina Dempsey/Phone Down Law

Christina Dempsey talks about the new state law on January 1st where it will be illegal to hold a handheld personal communication device while driving.  She talks about her work on the legislation ...Read more

Christina Dempsey talks about the new state law on January 1st where it will be illegal to hold a handheld personal communication device while driving.  She talks about her work on the legislation and why it's personal.

 

 

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Town Talk: Capt. Williams/Salvation Army

Captain Shauntrice Williams with the Fredericksburg Salvation Army talks about what it will take to meet the Christmas kettle goal. We also talk about the overall work of the Salvation Army in the ...Read more

Captain Shauntrice Williams with the Fredericksburg Salvation Army talks about what it will take to meet the Christmas kettle goal. We also talk about the overall work of the Salvation Army in the region.

 

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Town Talk/Homeless-Keys for Christmas

Samantha Shoukas, the Continuum of Care Director for the George Washington Regional Commission talks about Keys for Christmas and the goal of finding housing for 95 people by Christmas.   We also ...Read more

Samantha Shoukas, the Continuum of Care Director for the George Washington Regional Commission talks about Keys for Christmas and the goal of finding housing for 95 people by Christmas.   We also talk about the CoC and how it works in the region among area localities.

 

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