Town Talk

Scott Harris with updates on Belmont-Gari Melchers Home and Studio in Stafford and the James Monroe Museum  

Ashlee Waldbauer,  Toneisha Harris and Patrick A’Hearn talk about the rock musical that runs thru November 6th.  riversidedt.com    

The problem of teen violence. It took the life of Baron (Deuce) Braswell and remains an issue today.   Tim Buta and Margarida McBride with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office and Gwen Braswell.   Saturday is the Baron Braswell Run

Mara Kaktins, Dave Muraca and Amy Durbin preview the showing of 1776 on the lawn at Kenmore. It’s on September 17th.  Also, looking for the site of a Washington kitchen on the site.  Some unexpected things found,

Dr. Christina Wiedel on medical care offered in Fredericksburg at the Children’s National location at Mary Washington Hospital.  She says it’s a great partnership that involves such things as a clinic for a wide range of care

Housing and Community Health Program Director Samantha Shoukas with the George Washington Regional Commission analyzes the numbers from the July homeless count. We also talk about the benefits of area homeless groups working together.  

Bryant Halstead describes why they’re more than just a motorcycle club.   He talks about their charitable focus.  We also talk about Davey’s Battle Brothers Memorial Ride on September 24th in memory of fallen Army Sgt David Ruhren.

Ashley Rakes and Stacy Horner-Dunn preview the annual walk at Kenmore Park on September 24th.  The walk raises awareness and funds.   We talk about warning signs and how to advocate.

Joanie DeShazo and Daniela Vitola preview the Fall Family Festival and Pumpkin Derby at Pratt Park on October 1st.  Also info on Schools Out Days, basketball, over 50 programs and Drool in the Pool.  staffordparks.com

Ginger Walker with the Give Back Team of Coldwell Banker Elite talks about collecting toys for Dr. Bear’s closet at Children’s National Hospital.  Collection sites around the Fredericksburg area or you can use Amazon Prime.   Also an