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: Loisann’s Day/Loisann’s Hope House
Keith Lebor and Cait Woodward preview Loisann’s Day on October 20th at Maury Park on Kenmore Avenue in Fredericksburg. Meat from Olde Towne Butcher. Sliders made from downtown chefs. It’s a family-friendly festival. Learn about what’s going
Town Talk: Inform Fredericksburg
Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about data centers, moving the downtown Visitor’s Center, Mary’s Landing, Neighborhood Conservation Districts, affordable housing and local media coverage.
Town Talk: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
New Executive Director Rebecca Purdy talks about her decision to pursue the position. Joy O’Toole previews the Rappahannock Writers’ Conference on November 9th. librarypoint.org/writers-conference
Town Talk: Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness in Spotsylvania
Lisa Dolan, Michelle Patton-Swisher and Rene’ Daniels preview Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness. It’s October 18-19 at the Southpoint Walmart in Spotsylvania. Donations collected for Treasure House.
LISTEN: Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration
Aimee Hardy previews the Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration on October 19th, 6-9pm at Strangeways Brewing on Lansdowne Road. It’s free. Donations go to the Fairy Godmother Project. We talk about the impact Josh Hardy had during his
Town Talk: Mary Washington Healthcare Robotics
Dr. Eric Chang and Dr. Avinash Narayana talk about the use of robotic surgery with Mary Washington Healthcare. Both doctors say robotic surgery means quicker healing and less pain. MWHC has been using robots since 2008. There’s
Town Talk: Stafford Schools Capital Construction
Stafford Schools are among the fastest growing schools in the state. Jason Towery and Chris Fulmer talk about the building of High School 6, Elementary 18 and Elementary 19–and the need for more. Updates on future plans
LISTEN: Rappahannock Area Health District
Erin Perkins and Megan Webb talk about flu shots, rabies, wells and septic systems.
Town Talk: Washington Heritage Museums
Anne Darron, Chuck Fennell and Kelly Johnson talk about efforts to preserve the Mary Washington Monument. There’s a matching gift opportunity through December 31st. Discussion on renovations to the Caretakers Lodge. washingtonheritagemuseums.org
Town Talk: Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
Town Talk: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
Jason Tickle and Mac Williams talk about plans to build 20 homes in Ladysmith. Some changes are being implemented that could mean a change in how long it takes to build homes and may make some parts
Town Talk: Native Plants
Anne Little and Karen Tavakoli talk about Saturday’s Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival and the Free Tree Giveaway on the 20th. Info at treefredericksburg.org
Town Talk: Dave the Computer Guy
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about the technology used to predict the hurricane and technology being used in the aftermath. techsintheburg.com
Town Talk: City Councilman Will Mackintosh
Topics include an update the city’s Comprehensive Plan. You don’t have to live in 22401 to participate. fredericksburgva.gov/forward. We also talk about data centers, the new firehouse and the new visitor’s center.
Town Talk: Downtown Greens
Janet Douberly and Christie Hoerneman preview the Down Home Ball on October 19th. Updates on plans for the Belman Road property and fall planting and gardening. downtowngreens.org
Town Talk: Martha Hutzel/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Library Director Martha Hutzel is retiring after nearly 40 years, 9 years as Library Director. Her last day is September 30th. librarypoint.org
Town Talk: UMW Department of Theatre and Dance
Taryn Snyder and Jon Reynolds talk about productions in the 2024 season. Season tickets available. The Princeton Review recently ranked UMW is listed as a Best College Theatre, placing among the top 25 in the country. Many
Town Talk: Scarecrow Fest (and other October events)
John Coker, Danelle Rose and Chris Allen preview October in the City. Businesses have signed up to create scarecrows and they’ll compete in a number of categories. There’s Treats in the Streets and a costume stroll. fxbgscarecrows.com
Town Talk: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Jacquez Linder Long (Director), Matt Beary (Barry Mann) and Ashlee Waldbaur (Carol King) talk about Beautiful: The Carol King Musical at Riverside thru November 10.
Town Talk: Fairy Godmother Project
Courtney Harris and Cathleen Pessolano preview FGP’s Day of Giving on the 27th and Carter’s Crusaders Golf Tournament on October 4th. It’s Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. fgpinfo.org
Town Talk: Stratford Hall
Stratford Hall President Karen Daley previews the weekend Wine and Oyster Festival 10-6 Saturday/11-4 on Sunday. We talk about Stratford Hall’s history, the Great House, a great history podcast that they produce, and Stratford Hall’s place in
Town Talk: Empowerhouse
Kathy Anderson talks about their work to help victims of domestic violence. She also talks about a budget need. Empowerhouse has a $200,000 budget need. empowerhouseva.org
Town Talk: Pizza Palooza
Kathryn Willis and Jenna Edwards preview Pizza Palooza on the 21st at Riverfront Park and talk about the Fredericksburg Este Association. We also talk about Lafayette anniversary events this fall. fred-este.org
Town Talk: The George Washington Foundation
Dave Muraca, Allison Ellis and Ann Waters preview fall programs at Ferry Farm in Stafford and Kenmore in Fredericksburg. There’s a Community Block Party on the 28th, a program on gingerbread, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day
Town Talk: American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis says the national blood inventory is low. She says if everyone eligible to give blood gave once a year, there would be no blood shortage. There’s also an increasing need for patients with Sickle Cell.
