Town Talk

Ward 3 City Council candidate Matt Kelly talks about growth, data centers, affordable housing and transparency.

Clara Nsenkyire speaks out about the daily reality of living with sickle cell disease. Joined by advocates Alexis Innis, Mary Coleman, and Beth Sinkler, we talk about the need for more research and the need for blood donors. Local organizations like the Fredericksburg Area Sickle Cell Association (fascaonline.com) and the American Red Cross (redcrossblood.org) are stepping up efforts to support...

Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky and Curry Roberts with the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance assume different roles for an hour! We talk about the state of college athletics and preview the upcoming college football season!

Alex Carter and Ethan Burgess preview the Wine and Oyster Festival (Sept. 20-21) and several history events at Stratford Hall this fall. stratfordhall.org

Gin Schaffer, Dr. Christina Wield, and Cathleen Pessolano join us to talk about the impact of pediatric cancer and how the Fairy Godmother Project (FGP) supports families facing unimaginable challenges. FGP helps meet the emotional, financial, and practical needs of families in crisis. Learn about upcoming local programs and how you can support FGP’s Day of Giving on September 25th....

Jeff Stainbrook from Porter Library and Aimee Dillon from Westmoreland share an update about the Go Van’s arrival in Westmoreland, how the library is supporting students and teachers this back-to-school season, upcoming VA250 exhibits and programs, and the final results from this year’s Summer Reading program. librarypoint.org

Jake DeNap (The Table), Dan Maher (Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank) and Meghan Samples (George Washington Regional Commission/Continuum of Care) talk about the work between various groups in the area on hunger. September 9th information available 9-11 at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church.

Veteran Xander Hernandez, joined by his service dog Ruby, shares how he hasn’t gone anywhere without her since March and wouldn’t have done this show without her at his side. Head Trainer Lisa Meadows and foster Linda Palmer from spotlight the life-changing impact of their fully funded fostering program—where LOV covers all expenses—and the growing need for fosters to help train future service...

Antoine Carey and Kelvonte Cauthorne share how something as simple as a license changed their lives in powerful, yet different ways—highlighting the transformative work of the Faded Foundation, its barber academy, and Clothing for a Cause in uplifting the community. fadedfoundation.org

Superintendent of Special Events Courtney Mersiowsky previews Day of Play on Sept. 21, FXBG Fermentation Fest on Sept. 27th and Kickback Tuesday at Riverfront Park. We also talk about the Christmas Parade--Oct. 17 is the deadline to register your group--Soggy Doggy and Concert by Canoe. fxbgparks.com or fredericksburgchristmasparade.com