General Washington at his boyhood home
PHOTO: 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford County.
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PHOTOS: Happy 4th of July from downtown Fredericksburg!
Happy 4th!
PHOTOS: 4th of July in downtown Fredericksburg begins with the Fallen Heroes 5-Miler.
A hot and humid start to the 4th
PHOTOS: Bird watching at the Ni River Reservoir in Spotsylvania.
An afternoon on the water with nature
LISTEN: Town Talk/Civil War Trails
Executive Director Drew Gruber talks about the world’s largest open air museum–14 hundred sites across six states.
Prim Road reopens in King George at Mattox Creek
VDOT state forces bridge crew completed a major bridge rehabilitation project that replaced the bridge’s beams, deck and rail
PHOTOS: Canadian wildfire smoke around the region
Views from the Rappahannock and Civil War sites Slaughter Pen Farm, Hazel Grove and Fairview.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about the place and process that defines Safe Harbor and their work with child victims of abuse. safeharborva.org
No injuries in Stafford townhouse fire
The townhome was occupied by three adults at the time. All were able to evacuate without assistance
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Customer Services Coordinator Adriana Puckett and Deputy Director Rebecca Purdy talk about the library budget and the reduction of hours at Salem Church, Porter and the downtown branch.
WATCH: City Council may consider noise ordinance change
Right now employees face court–some on council want the business owner to face a penalty
LISTEN: Town Talk/4th of July @ Ferry Farm
Dave Muraca, Mara Kaktins and Ann Waters preview the Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm. 10-2. $1.00 admission. Park at the site. Details at kenmore.org
WATCH: Poetry on the Trail in King George
A conversation with the creator of Poetry on the Trail in King George. Jenna Veazey talks about what you’ll find at the Indiantown Road entrance.
WATCH: A look inside the renovation and restoration taking place inside Goolrick’s
Work continues out of our view at an iconic Fredericksburg business. Jarrell Properties is working on a restoration and renovation to the building on Caroline Street downtown. Thanks to Jeh Hicks for taking us around…
WATCH: The John Washington story told in Fredericksburg on history sign
Dr. Gaila Sims with the Fredericksburg Area Museum talks about how the story of slavery and freedom is the perfect fit in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: City unveils historical marker in front of Foode
It tells the story of slavery and freedom. UMW Historic Preservation Professor Christine Henry talks about the process it took to get the sign downtown.
LISTEN: He’s in. Councilman Matt Kelly announces he’s running again
Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly has reversed course and decided to seek re-election. He made the announcement this morning on Town Talk
LISTEN: Town Talk/Matt Kelly
City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about growth, transportation, preserving the Renwick Building, and his future–he’s running for re-election.
WATCH: FredSPCA Compassionate Care Camp
Fun and educational is how the Fredericksburg SPCA describes Compassionate Care Camp for kids 6-9 and 10-13 thru August 14th.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg SPCA
Katie Bates, Von Young and Ashley Lindbeck talk about the national housing crisis and the impact on shelters, the People Empowered Through Support Program (PETS) and Safe Haven Foster and ways the community can help.
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