Town Talk

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Town Talk: Dave the Computer Guy

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about buying a surge protector, Mesh Wifi, what happened with the CrowdStrike cyber outage and post-Affordable Connectivity Program.  techsintheburg.com

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Town Talk: Inform Fredericksburg

Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen say Inform Fredericksburg is about calling for transparency in government.   Among the issues discussed:   Data Centers, Mary’s Landing,  schools, taxes and the train derailment.    More info on the Inform Fredericksburg Facebook

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Town Talk: Fredericksburg SPCA

Von Young with the Fredericksburg SPCA talks about the return of Adventure Tails, the Safe Haven Fostering program, the Fur Ball in August and taking care of your pets in the heat.  

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Town Talk: Sally Struthers and Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Sally Struthers is at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford with Love Letters thru August 4th.   riversidedt.com

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Town Talk: Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Erin Creighton and Jody Lewandowski talk about the Summer Reading program–still time to get involved–the Seed Library–it’s wildly popular–and Sensory Time.  librarypoint.org

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Town Talk: Allen and Allen Hometown Heroes

Allen and Allen’s David Williams (right) and two of the 2024 Hometown Heroes from the Fredericksburg area–Anne Little of Tree Fredericksburg and Ted Schubel.   (three others from the Fredericksburg area selected)   allenandallen.com–Go to the community page.

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Town Talk: Internships

Antoinette Jenkins, Director of Rappahannock Work and Learn Collaborative-headquartered at UMW.   The importance of internships–for both students and business.   Info on the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) that can provide funding for paid internships.    virginiatop.org 

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Town Talk: Blosser Education Advocacy

Students with disabilities. Adam Blosser talks about understanding and navigating school.   What to know about an IEP and getting ready for a new school year.   blosseradvocacy@gmail.com

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Town Talk: Germanna Community College

Dr. Cheri Maea, Dr. John Stroffolino and Dr. Nanette Graham talk about the October opening in Stafford of the new $20 million Center of Educational Excellence at Center Street.

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Town Talk: FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the Sunshine Baseball League.  A number of Afghan refugee kids are part of the league.   It’s been an exciting story but there are some challenges.   We talk about it.  sunshinebaseball.net