Town Talk

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Arsenal Events

If you’ve run in a local race recently, there’s a good chance Arsenal Events was behind the timing and organization. Kristen Loescher joins us to look back at a busy year, including the growth and success of

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Basketball

University of Mary Washington men’s basketball coach Marcus Kahn and women’s coach Deena Applebury talk about what makes Division III athletics unique. With no athletic scholarships, they say players truly compete for the love of the game,

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Dr. Stephen Farnsworth

The University of Mary Washington’s Dr. Stephen Farnsworth joins us to break down the latest developments in Virginia politics, including the ongoing redistricting debate and what it could mean for future elections. We also examine Governor Youngkin’s

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LISTEN: Town Talk/HFFI Christmas Candlelight Tour

The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation’s 55th Christmas Candlelight Tour returns this weekend, and Preservationist Danae Peckler and Board Member Debbie Pederson join us with a preview. This year’s tour features a colonial focus, highlighting some of Fredericksburg’s most

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Deputy Executive Director Adriana Puckett and Executive Director Rebecca Purdy look back at 2025, highlighting a year of growth and innovation across the Central Rappahannock Regional Library system.   They discuss classes and events, service and access, and

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Mary Washington Healthcare Advanced Stroke Care

Stroke Program Manager Susan Halpin and Neurosurgeon Dr. John Muse outline major advancements in neurological care now available at Mary Washington Healthcare.  They discuss how expanded capabilities are improving outcomes for stroke patients, including updates on the

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LISTEN: Town Talk/FAMFaire

Fredericksburg Area Museum Events and Operations Manager Stacy Combs previews this Saturday’s FAMFaire, running 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Market Square. Inspired by classic German holiday markets, the event will fill the square with artisan vendors,

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Red Cross Blood

Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Alexis Innis with the American Red Cross says committing to donate blood is one that can make an immediate difference. She says blood supplies traditionally dip during the winter, and if

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Department of Social Services

Melonie Barrow, Leah Nelson, and Amy Swift join us to break down the Children’s Services Act—what it is, who it serves, and how it provides life-changing support for families in crisis. They explain how the Family Assessment

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Loisann’s Hope House

Loisann’s Hope House Executive Director Cait Woodward discusses the organization’s work to prevent homelessness by helping families stay stable and housed. She outlines the support and outreach efforts that address problems before they become a crisis. Woodward