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PHOTOS: Work is now taking place–out of our view–on Bob Whittingham’s Christmas windows
These were Bob Whittingham’s windows in downtown Fredericksburg on Friday afternoon. That’s all you’ll see until Thanksgiving night at 6pm when the theme will be revealed. The windows are now covered up.
WATCH: Pastor Dobynes reflects on Joseph’s coat of many colors and Johnny P. Johnson
A portion of the message from Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) Pastor Aaron Dobynes at the Memorial Service for Johnny P. Johnson.
WATCH: Fredericksburg officials reflect on the life of Johnny P. Johnson
Mayor Greenlaw and City School Superintendent Dr. Marci Catlett reflect on the impactful life of Johnny Johnson.
PHOTOS: Children’s Tree Lighting and Jingle Bell Sing-a-long on Saturday night in Hurkamp Park
Pure joy.
LISTEN: Show Biz Buzz podcast/Kathy Halenda: Acting isn’t for those with thin skin
Richmond native Kathy Halenda is currently on the Broadway national tour of “Tootsie.” We caught up with her to talk about the demands of touring–it’s not a 9-5 type lifestyle. What’s it take to be successful on stage?
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Christmas Spectacular
Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn talks about the special Christmas show thru December 31st. Also, a look ahead at shows in 2023–the 25th anniversary.
Housing prices show no signs of stopping while demand continues to cool
Prices remain high, but sales continue to crater
WATCH: The man behind the Winter Wonderland riddles in downtown Fredericksburg
There are 50+ riddles on business windows in downtown Fredericksburg. It’s the annual Window Wonderland thru December 30th. Entry forms available at the FXBG Visitor Center on Caroline Street.
LISTEN: Town Talk/George Washington Foundation @ Christmas
Amy Durbin, Dave Muraca and Meghan Budinger. Preview of the Gingerbread contest, Wee Christmas and 12th Night. Also an update on new colonial-era buildings on the Ferry Farm site.
Food/beverage distributor to create 745 jobs in Caroline
From Virginia Business: World class distribution plans $275 million distribution center
Chilly weather continues today
Forecasters say it will be ten degrees cooler today than yesterday
WATCH: 1,000 turkeys donated to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Turkeys courtesy Giant and Shady Brook Farms
WATCH: Speaking as a parent, Spotsy School Board member tells majority to start focusing on education
Spotsylvania School Board member Dr. Rita Daniels spoke to fellow School Board members as a parent, saying in the past year the majority has talked little about education issues.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Childhood cancer services in the area
Dr. Christina Wiedl with Children’s National and Children’s National/Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, Andie Ayers with Fairy Godmother Project and Susan Lindsay with ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation
WATCH: Caroline High School Future Builders and Habitat of Caroline announce partnership
Caroline High School Future Builders and Habitat for Humanity of Caroline have announced a partnership where students will be involved with building homes. Caroline High School Carpentry Teacher Noah Hughes talked about the program to the School Board.
Mary Washington Healthcare and Rappahannock Area Health District urge everyone to prepare for respiratory illnesses
“We have already seen large flu outbreaks locally, which is unusual this early in November,” said Olugbenga Obasanjo, MD, Health Director at RAHD.
Living history program at Chatham Manor on November 19
Visit Chatham Manor on November 19th from 10am-4pm to meet some soldiers as they prepare for the coming battle in 1862
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW’s Dr. Stephen Farnsworth
Dr. Stephen Farnsworth-Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington analyzes the national election results and the 7th Congressional District race in Virginia.
LISTEN: The Business of Adventure podcast/Adventures in Buying
The business of adventure is best seen on the floors of a buying show. Do you know how the gear you see in River Rock Outfitter is picked and purchased? Take a listen to Keith and April Peterson as they [enthusiastically] discuss the process of buying gear for their shop.
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