Town Talk

Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about the eviction crisis and helps in place for both landlords and tenants.  legalaidworks.org  

Continuum of Care Program Director Samantha Shoukas with the George Washington Regional Commission talks about the importance of the Point in Time count, Keys for Christmas, COVID-19 vaccine and the Furniture Bank.  https://www.fredericksburgcoc.org/  

Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn talks about current conditions and the plan moving forward.  That includes a season of shows starting March 24!  

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Director Martha Hutzel talks about their decision to close library branches on January 19th and return to pickup service.  

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation President David James and Associate Professor and Chair of the University of Mary Washington Department of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer talk about some of the issues being debated in the city over preserving history.

Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey, Stafford Sheriff David Decatur and Deputy Samantha Witt preview the virtual 2021 Polar Plunge.     Info here  

University of Mary Washington professor Bill Crawley previews the 2021 annual lecture series Great Lives. The biographical approach to history and culture is all virtual this year.      Info on the series:      

Rappahannock Area Health District Incident Commander Joe Saitta and COVID Data Analyst Mashael Mahmud talk about the vaccine and recent number trends in the region.  

Getting around.   Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Administrator Ian Ollis talks about the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan.  Also, upgrades to VRE and the downtown train station  

Kathy Anderson and Kathy Harrigan preview the Empty Bowl. The annual fundraiser is a drive-thru event on January 31st.  Details at empowerhouseva.org