Town Talk

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way

Coming to a close.   Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about her upcoming retirement and the decision this spring by the organization to close.   We talk about the impact RUW has had in the region for

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Museums

Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming programs at the James Monroe Museum and Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont.   We discuss Art After Hours, Sketchy History, History Trivia and Cars and Coffee.   Also, bringing Eliza

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Director Penny Ayn Maas, Adrianne Hick (Diana) and Andrew Foote (Dan) join Patrick A’Hearn to talk about “Next to Normal,” July 2nd thru August 3.   The musical explores a family’s struggle with the effects, impact and treatment

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Admissions

Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg and Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski talk about using the summer for college visits.  To register for a summer tour:   umw.edu/visit We talk about writing a

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Beth Parnicza and Pete Maugle talk about what’s available at the four parks–there are programs and some activities for kids.  Previewing History at Sunset and Summer Spotsylvania Hikes.  

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors

Lauren Tate (Long and Foster-Managing Broker/2025 FAAR President) and Kim McClellan (Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors) talk about the latest sales/inventory numbers and what it all means.  We also talk about strategies for home buyers and sellers. 

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Fire and Rescue

Deputy Fire Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katie Brady talk about fireworks safety, overall summer safety when at a picnic or having a fire in a fire pit.  We also talk about firefighter training and

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LISTEN: Inform Fredericksburg

Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about transparency in local government.  Topics include the Thurman Brisben Center, taxes and data centers.

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LISTEN: Mary Washington Orthopedics

Dr. Pawan Barot talks about advances in orthopedic surgery, when you should go see a doctor, recent Mary Washington Hospital awards for outpatient joint replacement, recovery after surgery and myths.  

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LISTEN: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

Dan Maher talks about summer meals, the need for volunteers (and donors) possible federal funding cuts and what it would mean to local efforts to feed the hungry.  We also talk about a virtual food drive–b1015.com  Keyword: