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
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
Courtney Mersiowsky, Superintendent of Special Events with Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events, previews Saturday night’s Fredericksburg Christmas Parade, which begins at 5:30 p.m. downtown. This year’s theme is “Christmas Around the World.” Courtney walks us through what
Recent data showing that many Americans are now buying their first home around age 40 highlights the region’s growing housing challenges, says Jason Tickle of Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity. He notes that while the shift
Leslie Leahy, mother of Ceili, and Stacy Horner-Dunn, mother of Austen, open up about navigating profound grief in a season centered on joy, offering heartfelt insight on how friends and family can truly support those who are
Idea Space Manager Chuck Gray and MakerLab Specialist Simon Watts walk us through the creative technology hub at 1616 Princess Anne Street. With Idea Space celebrating its 5-year anniversary in December, they outline new equipment, updated badging,
John Coker and Roy Strohl join us to preview the 40th annual Pancake Feast, happening December 6th from 8 to 5 at Fredericksburg Baptist Church on Caroline Street. What began decades ago with ham biscuits—until a sweltering
Riverside Center CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn discusses the theatre’s holiday production of White Christmas, running through December 28. He also outlines highlights from next season’s schedule and provides historical context on several well-known Christmas
UMW Professor of Communications Anand Rao—director of the new Center for AI and the Liberal Arts—joins us to talk about why the Center was created and why this kind of work is so important right now. We
Fredericksburg Main Street Executive Director Chris Allen and President Bart Goldberg with a preview of Small Business Saturday, underscoring why shopping local matters now more than ever—supporting neighborhood shops, fueling the local economy, and keeping downtown vibrant.
