Town Talk

Allison Balmes-John and Erin Perkins talk about the rise of respiratory illness and the benefits of a flu shot.   Also info on how long to keep food sitting out during the holidays (not very long!).

Historians Pete Maugle and Beth Parnicza talk about the Battle of Fredericksburg and upcoming programs to mark the fighting 160 years ago.  

John Holden talks about the Virginia Smart Community Testbed and plans for new investment and development.

Dan Maher talks about the increase in needs because of inflation.  There's a Turkeys and Toys Drive Thru on Saturday 10-2 at FredNats stadium.  500 guaranteed a turkey.  There's a year-end giving goal of $150,000. That would become 300,000 meals.

Captain Peters talks about the concerning number of traffic fatalities in Stafford.  Holiday safety--when should you call police?  DUI--don't drink and drive--why the Sheriff's Office is cracking down.

Retired National Park Service Historian Don Pfanz is author of Fredericksburg:  A Comprehensive Civil War Guide. It consists of 21 different driving or walking tours of Civil War sites in Fredericksburg.

Ginger Walker talks about the power of GBT Gives Back--not only to the non-profits but to her.  Why give back?   She shares personal stories.

Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events Supervisor of Special Events, Kim  Herbert, previews the December 2nd City Christmas parade.  Cars off the parade route at 2pm. Roads close at 3. Details at fredericksburgchristmasparade.com

Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck and Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell talk about programs tied to Christmas and why you should consider giving books for presents.  Talk about sensory time, Grow a Reader and the Winter Reading Challenge.

John Coker, Andy Lynn, Roy Strohl and Ed Evers preview Rappahannock Rotary's 37th Pancake Feast.  It's this Saturday, 8-5 at Fredericksburg Baptist--the Caroline Street entrance.

Stafford County Administrator Randy Vosburg previews the Christmas tree lighting this Friday night.    He's been in Stafford since July.  We learn about his background and goals moving forward.

Writer, actor, riddle writer...we talk about that and much more with Bobby Hebert.  Window Wonderland in Fredericksburg. He wrote all 54 riddles.  Also, a guest appearance from Quill...

Stephanie Ball, Mac Williams and Jason Tickle talk about zero step entry and Energy Star Rated homes. Also, discussion about a partnership with Caroline Schools.  

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg on Lafayette Blvd talks about dealing with family members and guests who want to use your computer or Wi-Fi during the holidays. We talk online backups, online music streaming and Black Friday specials that he\

Housing and Community Health Director Samantha Shoukas talks about the cold weather shelter, the Point-in-Time Count in January. Volunteers needed for both.  fredericksburgcoc.org