Downtown Greens Executive Director Sarah Perry talks about their plan to purchase and conserve a parcel of 56 acres of land that includes living wetlands, mature trees and the last farmland in Fredericksburg.  $750,000 needed by November 1st.   downtow

Christian Zammas is today a business owner  in down Fredericksburg (Katora Coffee). But he was once homeless.   He joins Samantha Shoukas with the Continuum of Care to talk about homeless services in the region.    fredericksburgcoc.org

Kathryn Willis and Bob Antozzi talk about the Fredericksburg sister city program--specifically with Este, Italy.  Also info on their big fundraiser for the program, Pizza Palooza on September 25 from 5-9 at Market Square downtown.  fred-este.org

Zac Cunningham, Dave Muraca and Meghan Budinger preview upcoming events at Kenmore and Ferry Farm. Updates on archaeology on the site.     kenmore.org

We talked with area officials and residents about 9-11

Bright Star at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford from Sept. 15-October 31.  Patrick A'Hearn joined by Carson Eubank, Adrianne Hick and Douglas Ullman.     riversidedt.com

Howard Woods with Go Car Wash, Court Advocate La'Tanja Morange and Empowerhouse Executive Director Kathy Anderson.  Info on a charity car wash on September 18th, helping victims understand the court process and helps available.

Baron Braswell and Deputy Margarida McBride with the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office preview the event and focus on teen violence, bullying and adults behaving badly.  The event also provides scholarship money to area students.  info on the race here

Bill Harris and Gabe Pons talk about the decision to cancel Art Attack for a second year.  Discussion on getting your kids connected to art and when should you take an art class.

Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner with information on the Child Tax Credit, the end of the CDC eviction moratorium and there's now a local Housing Navigator.