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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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Admissions
Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg and Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski talk about using the summer for college visits. To register for a summer tour: umw.edu/visit We talk about writing a
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Beth Parnicza and Pete Maugle talk about what’s available at the four parks–there are programs and some activities for kids. Previewing History at Sunset and Summer Spotsylvania Hikes.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors
Lauren Tate (Long and Foster-Managing Broker/2025 FAAR President) and Kim McClellan (Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors) talk about the latest sales/inventory numbers and what it all means. We also talk about strategies for home buyers and sellers.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Fire and Rescue
Deputy Fire Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katie Brady talk about fireworks safety, overall summer safety when at a picnic or having a fire in a fire pit. We also talk about firefighter training and
LISTEN: Inform Fredericksburg
Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about transparency in local government. Topics include the Thurman Brisben Center, taxes and data centers.
LISTEN: Mary Washington Orthopedics
Dr. Pawan Barot talks about advances in orthopedic surgery, when you should go see a doctor, recent Mary Washington Hospital awards for outpatient joint replacement, recovery after surgery and myths.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Dan Maher talks about summer meals, the need for volunteers (and donors) possible federal funding cuts and what it would mean to local efforts to feed the hungry. We also talk about a virtual food drive–b1015.com Keyword:
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood donations. 63% are eligible. Around 3% give. redcrossblood.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Roller Derby
Lefty Lucy, Beevil Knivevel, Scerica Steele and Arkansas Twister–their Roller Derby names–with everything about bouts, practices, strategy, equipment, home games. They’re also involved in the community. fredericksburgrollerderby.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project
Gin Schaffer and Cathleen Pessolano talk about the various programs and work of the Fairy Godmother Project. FGP has a focus on the parents of kids with pediatric cancer. fgpinfo.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation
Dave Muraca (Vice President, Museum content) and Allison Ellis (Director of Education) preview upcoming events–Shakespeare on the Lawn and Betty’s Birthday Bash. We also discuss the summer archaeology dig at Ferry Farm. kenmore.org
LISTEN: Special Olympics Virginia/Summer Games
Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games this weekend in Richmond. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is this Friday beginning in Stafford and going along Route 1. Special Olympics Virginia President & CEO David Thomason, athlete Dylan Jacquez and
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy talks about the end of Windows 10 on October 14th, 5g cell internet for home, how to use a pc, system restore and file history. techsintheburg.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/To Kill a Mockingbird
Elani (Scout) and Grayson (Jem) join Patrick A’Hearn to talk about “To Kill a Mockingbird” thru June 22nd. riversidedt.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stratford Hall
President Karen Daly previews Virginia Resolved on June 7th–10-4. Activities include a citizenship ceremony, living history, cavalry drills, musket demonstrations with the SAR, colonial music and activities. stratfordhall.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity
Building should start in June in Ladysmith. Jason Tickle and Western Caroline Supervisor Jeff Black with updates on how you can help and ways to volunteer. crrhfl.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Jody Lewandowski and Tracy McPeck talk about summer reading, music on the steps and Workforce Support Services. librarypoint.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
MC and Saige join Cornelia Rutherford to preview the last three weeks of the Ren Faire. 12-year old Saige and her mom are new the Virginia Renaissance Faire and they’re already planning their roles for next year.
LISTEN: Spotsylvania County Schools social worker hiking across England for mental health
Later this month, Heidi Tippett begins the nearly 200 mile/14 day hike across England west-to-east from the Irish Sea to the North Sea to raise money for Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region. Tippett is a social worker
LISTEN: Town Talk/Germanna Community College
Germanna Community College President Dr. Janet Gullickson retires at the end of June. We talk with her about her eight years at GCC and challenges facing the next president. Info on an upcoming Gala to honor Dr.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Museum
Living Legacies opens on May 30th at the Fredericksburg Area Museum. It tells the African-American story in Fredericksburg. Stories you’ve heard. Many you haven’t. City Vice-Mayor Chuck Frye and Dr. Gaila Sims with the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Water safety
Capt. Jon Henson with Stafford Fire and Rescue’s Swift Water Rescue Team, April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter, Kelsey Bracewell with the American Canoe Association and Katie Brady with Stafford Fire and Rescue talk staying safe on
LISTEN: Town Talk/Friends of the Rappahannock
Cat Carter and Brent Hunsinger talk about the 40th anniversary of FOR–and a big grand re-opening of their expanded headquarters on June 8th. We also talk about the health of the Rappahannock River and a new report.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Tattoos for Community
Jack Browns Revival, “Tattoos for Community,” is May 24th and 25th–12-8–at 1919 Princess Anne Street. 100% of proceeds this year to Empowerhouse. Kathy Anderson of Empowerhouse and Tawnia Brown of Jack Browns talk about the 18th annual
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW’s Small Business Development Center
Director Susan Ball is a free resource for anyone in the Fredericksburg area with a small business idea or a small business, no matter what stage it’s in. virginiasbdc.org
