Town Talk

Stafford County Administrator Fred Presley talks about local government in a pandemic, downtown Stafford and budget challenges.

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Andie McConnell talks about the Fairy Godmother Project’s work with the parents.   fairygodmotherproject  

Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about free face masks for non-profits and money for rent and mortgage payments.    rappahannockunitedway.org  

Amy Sudbeck was a concerned mom and citizen.  She didn’t like the way area law enforcement was being portrayed.   It turned into the Back the Blue rally and is turning into the Back the First Responders Foundation. 

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell. Topics include:   holds and returns, resources for back to school, Virtual PAWS for reading and Time with a Therapy Dog.      

Fredericksburg City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about protests and what’s next. We also talk about a transportation dispute with FAMPO and changes in transportation patterns  

Jordan Alpert, Marie Stephenson and Cathleen Pessolano of Mental Health America of Fredericksburg preview the annual Another Day Walk. It’s virtual this year.    Info  

John Mahoney and Jason Tickle with an update. Five new hopes about to be dedicated. Ground breaking for five more.   Jeanie Barbrow, the Single Family Housing Program Director  with USDA Rural Development talks about their role in

Bryant Halstead with Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club talks about Davey’s Battle Brothers Ride on September 26th.   Details on the ride.      

Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Executive Director Mike Harvey talks about the training area law enforcement receives.