Town Talk

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Town Talk: UMW Museums

Scott Harris, the Executive Director of UMW Museums talks about upcoming events at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont in Stafford and the James Monroe Museum downtown.  We talk about picking up after COVID and the

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Town Talk: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Patrick A’Hearn talks about the final days of the wildly popular Riverside Family Christmas production.   (Tickets still available).  Riverside is coming up on it’s25th anniversary.  First time there’s been a show at Riverside in January and February

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Town Talk: Legal Aid Works

2023 will be 50 years for Legal Aid Works.  Ann Kloeckner with the history of the non-profit. Discussion on the need for more staff attorneys and the need for more pro bono attorneys in the area.  Right

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Town Talk: Rappahannock Area Health District

Allison Balmes-John and Erin Perkins talk about the rise of respiratory illness and the benefits of a flu shot.   Also info on how long to keep food sitting out during the holidays (not very long!).

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Town Talk: Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park

Historians Pete Maugle and Beth Parnicza talk about the Battle of Fredericksburg and upcoming programs to mark the fighting 160 years ago.  

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Town Talk: John Holden/Stafford Economic Development & Tourism

John Holden talks about the Virginia Smart Community Testbed and plans for new investment and development.

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Town Talk: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

Dan Maher talks about the increase in needs because of inflation.  There’s a Turkeys and Toys Drive Thru on Saturday 10-2 at FredNats stadium.  500 guaranteed a turkey.  There’s a year-end giving goal of $150,000. That would

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Town Talk: Captain Lee Peters/Stafford Sheriff's Office

Captain Peters talks about the concerning number of traffic fatalities in Stafford.  Holiday safety–when should you call police?  DUI–don’t drink and drive–why the Sheriff’s Office is cracking down.

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Sunday Morning Town Talk-Fredericksburg: A Comprehensive Civil War Guide

Retired National Park Service Historian Don Pfanz is author of Fredericksburg:  A Comprehensive Civil War Guide. It consists of 21 different driving or walking tours of Civil War sites in Fredericksburg.

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Town Talk: Ginger Walker/Give Back Team-Coldwell Banker Elite

Ginger Walker talks about the power of GBT Gives Back–not only to the non-profits but to her.  Why give back?   She shares personal stories.