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LISTEN: Town Talk/Nick Minor
King George Economic Development and Tourism Director Nick Minor with an overview on the county including broadband, a possible Native American history trail and updating ordinances.
Virginia DMV continues to migrate services online
New online payment plan option saves customers a trip to DMV
WATCH: New Housing Navigator looking to reach more people with rent relief info
Legal Aid Works has a Housing Navigator to help people apply for rent relief through the online portal set up by Virginia to allow tenants to access millions of dollars in rent funds to avoid evictions.
George Washington Regional Commission wants your help in developing a strategic plan
Your input being taken until this Friday
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday is THIS weekend
Here’s what you need to know…..
R-Board waives fees for yard debris disposal
Waiver applies to residential users, not commercial
WATCH: City Council says thank-you to staff that worked during the pandemic
It’s Employee Appreciation Day in Fredericksburg. City Council has given city workers the day off today to thank them for their tireless work during the pandemic.
WATCH: Stafford County focusing on safety at Historic Port of Falmouth Park
Stafford has expanded efforts to educate visitors on safety with signage, safety videos and a personal flotation device (PFD) station.
LISTEN: Andy Farmer-Virginia Energy Sense
Virginia Energy Sense is the Commonwealth’s energy education program that provides tools to educate and empower Virginians to get involved and lower the amount of electricity they use.
Riverfront Park expected to open by late summer in Fredericksburg
Riverfront Park’s play area and walkways are scheduled to open later this summer. The performance lawn and meadow area will open several months later.
WATCH: Fountain Park in Stafford. Here’s the plan…
Stafford Planning Director Jeff Harvey describes the pocket park concept that will be part of the proposed Fountain Park in Stafford. Supervisors approved the project on a 4-3 vote on Tuesday.
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors approve Fountain Park on a 4-3 vote
Voting yes-Dudenhefer, Shelton, Allen and Coen.
WATCH: Kaine backs money for Minor League Baseball
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine tells state reporters he supports efforts to provide federal money to Virginia Minor League baseball teams impacted economically by the pandemic.
Seven Virginia ABC-related laws go into effect on Thursday
End of COVID-19 state of emergency June 30 to affect 16 ABC regulation adjustments made in 2020
WATCH: Senator Warner going to bat for minor league baseball in Virginia
In a meeting with state reporters, Virginia Senator Mark Warner describes a bipartisan bill he’s working on to make federal funds available to help the Minor League Baseball teams in Virginia bounce back from the economic effects of COVID-19.
New DMV Select office to Open in Prince William County
Customers can conduct vehicle transactions in Town of Haymarket starting July 1
Stafford program supporting restaurants and families in need
Stafford Cares contributes $742,000 in economic and community Aide
LISTEN: Town Talk/Jane Shelhorse-City Parks, Recreation and Evants
Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events Director Jane Shelhorse talks about her upcoming retirement and her time in the city.
WATCH: Residents express traffic concerns about the proposed Downtown Stafford
The Downtown Stafford plan was narrowly approved on two votes by the Board of Supervisors. Concern about traffic and growth was nearly unanimous in public comment before the vote.
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