Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Town Talk is a one-hour local program will introduce you to local businesses, non-profit leaders and political figures who influence the Fredericksburg region every day.
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Town Talk: Data Centers
Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky and Fredericksburg Regional Alliance President Curry Roberts talk about what data centers are, what they’ll mean to the region and the role of incentives.
Town Talk: The Overland Campaign
Mary O’Neil and Beth Parnicza with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park preview the 160th anniversary events to mark The Overland Campaign. We talk about the significance of the battles and what influenced the campaign.
Town Talk: Mary Washington Medical Oncology
Dr. Rod Flynn and Dr. Maithreyi Samara talk about the multi-discipline breast cancer clinic. It’s a unique approach where your various doctors and treatment is done in one place. It’s new for the area.
Town Talk: The Great Train Race
Race Director Brain Pessolano previews the 30th annual race on May 5th. The 1-mile Express is for kids 6-17. The 1/2-mile George Dashington for ages 10 and under, and the 1/4-mile Caboose Run for ages 5 and
Town Talk/Washington Heritage Museums
Executive Director Anne Darron and Board Chairman Chuck Fennell with an update on work at the Mary Washington Monument and Caretaker’s Lodge. There’s a wreath laying at the monument May 5th to mark the 130th anniversary of
Town Talk: Inform Fredericksburg
Matt Kelly and Anne Little talk about Inform Fredericksburg. The group advocates for sustainable growth to preserve the character of Fredericksburg. Issues include city services, taxes and fees, traffic and parking and maintaining neighborhood character. The group
Town Talk: Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg
Historic Garden Week Chair Betsy Sale previews the April 23rd event in Fredericksburg. 10-5 at selected homes on lower Caroline Street. Tickets at the Garden Club of Virginia website.
Town Talk: Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
It’s Child Abuse Awareness Month. Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about their giving voice, hope and healing to children.
Town Talk: The Rappahannock Area Health District
Erin Perkins and Valerie Hopson-Bell on National Public Health Week. We look at the various areas where the Rappahannock Health District assists the community–it’s more than vaccines and health inspections.
Town Talk: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Youth Services Teen Librarian Owen Cobey and Assistant Branch Manager and Adult Services Department Head Erin Creighton talk about the Teen Poetry Contest, the seed drive launch, getting glasses for the eclipse and the conclusion of winter
Town Talk: Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy talks about the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program. What’s next? We also talk about internet plans, Nas Drives for homes and WiFi 7.
Town Talk: Rappahannock Adult Activities
Alexis Fox and Katie Lafleur preview the Spring Plant Sale–it begins March 29th at 750 Kings Highway. M-F 9-4, Saturday 9-noon. Your purchase helps fund programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. There’s a Garden Party on April
Town Talk: UMW
Executive Director of Alumni Engagement Mark Thaden and Director of Annual Giving Shelby Orlando preview Mary Wash Day on April 4th and Reunion Weekend May 30th-June 2. givingday.umw.edu and alumni.umw.edu/reunion
Town Talk: Author Lynda Allen
Lynda Allen is author of “Flashes of Insight.” She describes her book as weaving together elements of history, mystery, menopause, humor and some Jersey girl attitude. She says this book is the start of a new “Jersey
Town Talk: Fredericksburg Clean and Green Commission
Robert Courtnage and Sarah Hurst talk about the business sustainability awards–the deadline is March 31st. We talk about successes the commission has seen, Fossil Free Fredericksburg, composting and the best driveway in Fredericksburg!
Town Talk: Will McIntosh
The At-Large member of Fredericksburg City Council talks about his first few months on council, the budget and growth.
Town Talk-Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn previews upcoming shows (They’re Playing Our Song, Wizard of Oz and Love Letters). We discuss the benefits of Riverside going non-profit. riversidedt.com
Town Talk-Scott Mayausky
Stafford’s Commissioner of the Revenue talks about why most homeowners saw such a big rise in their reassessments. We talk about growth in the county and pressure to meet needs yet make the county affordable. And a
Town Talk: Leashes of Valor
Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry are two of the service dog trainers with Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor. We talk about how they train the dogs, how they prepare the veterans to life with a service dog, and
Town Talk: The George Washington Foundation/Kenmore & Ferry Farm
Allison Ellis and Ann Waters preview some April events–Colonial Fair on April 6 at Kenmore, Dog Days at Ferry Farm on April 13, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day on April 14. Also we talk
Town Talk: Fredericksburg Sister City program
Jenna Edwards, Kathryn Willis and Craig Vasey talk about the value of sister city involvement. They represented Germany, Italy and France. There’s also Ghana and Nepal.
Town Talk: Virginia Renaissance Faire 2024
Sherry Loy, Cornelia Rutherford and Bob Cohen preview the Ren Faire at Lake Anna Winery May 11-June 9th on weekends. Auditions this Saturday (16th) at the downtown library on Caroline Street at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:00. You
Town Talk: FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC
Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the summer league–for ages 8-18–plus a 18+ team is in the works. Registration begins March 22. There’s a need for coaches and more business sponsors. sunshinebaseball.net
Town Talk: Lafayette Bicentennial in Fredericksburg
Lisa Durham and Mary Katherine Greenlaw preview events from now to November to highlight General Lafayette’s visit to Fredericksburg in 1824. fxbg.com/lafayette
Town Talk: STEM-H Day/Germanna Community College
Jessica Matheson, Dr. Eric Earnhardt and Hussein Al-Khayyat talk about STEAM-H Day on April 6 for grades K-12. This is formerly Science and Engineering Day. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Health. Hussein, from Jordan, is involved with
