Town Talk

Stephanie Cordner and Karen Brace talk about the wonders and benefits of spiders. Karen, from Possum-Bilities on William Street in Fredericksburg also brought in Chilean rose haired tarantula named Big Mama.

Patrick A'Hearn, CEO and Producing Artistic Director of the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, joins us to talk about the response to Sweeney Todd, which closes October 25, and why good script writing matters...

Dana and Mark Brown talk about the Zoe Freedom Center and their work helping people break free from substance abuse. The faith based center offers free counseling, peer support groups and family support, plus Narcan...

Three keepers of Fredericksburg's past are in studio with us: Billy Withers, Florence Barnick and Roy McAfee of the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center, housed in the gym of the old Maury School on Barton Street. Hear...

Fredericksburg At-Large Councilman Will Mackintosh talks about the ongoing effort to lessen motor vehicle noise downtown, with another push planned in the General Assembly next year. We also talk about whether the city...

Andrea Chum, Kathleen Daley-Becker and Von Young talk about two upcoming events: the Subaru Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat and Adoption Event on Oct. 17 and the Animal Rescue Festival on Nov. 7. They also explain why the...

Katerina Vollten, Zack Carter, Doug Gately, and Joel Young preview this year's Jazz4Justice concert, at Dodd Auditorium on the UMW campus on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. The UMW Jazz Ensemble, directed by Gately...

Ricky and Esther Jones discussed their work with immigrant families in the region. Their nonprofit, the Fredericksburg Immigration Justice Fund (fxbgimmigration.org), seeks to remove financial barriers to quality...

Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg and Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice-President Melissa Yakabouski with dates and info prospective University of Mary Washington students need. There are information...

Full steam ahead as building continues in Ladysmith on three more Habitat homes, with more about to begin. Jason Tickle is holding virtual information sessions each Friday at noon this month and every first Saturday...

Aimee Hardy previews the Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration each year in memory of Josh, who loved superheroes and inspired many during his battle with cancer. The event, happening this year on October 17th at Strangeways...

Mary Washington Healthcare Surgical Oncologist Dr. Rod Flynn during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Flynn encourages the community to be proactive. Knowing what is normal for your body, paying attention to changes...

Kathi Austin and Scott Walker talk about the weekend event focusing on Hunter's Iron Works and American Independence October 10-11 at Pratt Park. Learn about Hunter's Forge and it's role in the forming of America. The...

Cathy Walker and Lisa Durham preview PorchFest on Oct. 17, bringing local artists, music and community together along Marye and Littlepage streets. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is designed as a day to...

Justice Services Director Susan Sigmon and Executive Director Kathy Anderson talk about the domestic violence services offered by Empowerhouse. Susan says it's important to label the topic as domestic violence. She says...