Town Talk

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Education Farm

Rich Larochelle reflects on a productive 2025 at the farm in White Oak.   It was a time of  major infrastructure improvements and expanded community impact.   Already in 2026, a new barn is already in place, and construction

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Coldest Night of the Year Walk

Jill Clare and Meghann Cotter of Micah Ecumenical Ministries are previewing the Coldest Night of the Year walk, set for February 28 in Fredericksburg. The annual event raises critical funds for Micah’s programs that serve individuals and

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Inform Fredericksburg

Inform Fredericksburg examines government transparency as Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen dig into several city issues.  Their discussion takes a look at funding for the Brisben Center, the financial and policy implications of the Princess Anne redevelopment,

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia

Kevin and Charlie Vogt, along with Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason, preview the 2026 Polar Plunge, set for February 6–7 in Virginia Beach. The event marks the 35th anniversary of the iconic fundraiser supporting Special Olympics

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Slave Auction Block Memorial

Gaila Sims joins us to discuss ongoing plans for a memorial at the historic auction block site at the corner of Charles and William streets in Fredericksburg. She describes the proposed design.  Sims says the memorial will

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

Toneisha Harris, Jahnay Star and Patrick A’Hearn talk about Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, running January 16 through March 1 at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford. The show traces the life and career of

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Empty Bowl

Empowerhouse Executive Director Kathy Anderson previews the Empty Bowl fundraiser, set for February 1 at the Elks Lodge on Tidewater Trail. The annual event features handcrafted bowls donated by local potters and soups,  with all proceeds supporting

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Will Mackintosh

At-large Fredericksburg City Councilman Will Mackintosh looks ahead to a year of issues facing City Council.  We talk about the budget.  He points to instability in Washington as a major concern, saying changes at the federal level

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LISTEN: Town Talk/College sports

Stafford County Commissioner of Revenue Scott Mayusky and Fredericksburg Regional Alliance President Curry Roberts step outside their day jobs to discuss major changes reshaping college athletics. The conversation focuses on name, image, and likeness opportunities, the transfer

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Humane New Year’s Reboot

Bobby Hebert joins us to talk about New Year’s fitness resolutions, breaking down why so many people make them, why they often fail, and how to succeed in a more humane, sustainable way. He explains that lasting