Antoinette Jenkins, Director of Rappahannock Work and Learn Collaborative-headquartered at UMW.   The importance of internships--for both students and business.   Info on the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) that can provide funding for paid internships.    virginiatop.org   Click Region 6

Students with disabilities. Adam Blosser talks about understanding and navigating school.   What to know about an IEP and getting ready for a new school year.   [email protected]

Dr. Cheri Maea, Dr. John Stroffolino and Dr. Nanette Graham talk about the October opening in Stafford of the new $20 million Center of Educational Excellence at Center Street.

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the Sunshine Baseball League.  A number of Afghan refugee kids are part of the league.   It's been an exciting story but there are some challenges.   We talk about it.  sunshinebaseball.net

An in-depth conversation with artist Bill Harris about his work on the new Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street. The mural is dedicated this Saturday at 10.   We also preview Art Attack on September 21.

Executive Director Sue Henderson talks about what's available at discoverstafford.org  Or things you can see like the Langley Experience at the Stafford Regional Airport.   Or, plans for the near future like the Civil Rights History Trail.

Peggi Howell and Linda Clevenger talk about what you need to consider when downsizing and decluttering.   And what about the real estate market and some of the new rules?   downsizingva.com

Alexis Innis talks about the slow down in giving blood in the summer. 62% of the population is eligible to give..but only 3% give. She says if everyone eligible gave once a year there wouldn't be shortages.  redcrossblood.org.

Anne Darron and Chuck Fennell talk about a capital campaign to raise 1.6 million dollars for upgrades around the Mary Washington monument and caretaker's house.  We preview 4th of July and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. washingtonheritagemuseums.org

Micah's Meghann Cotter talks about plans for the Jeremiah Community--smaller homes, but not tiny homes.   A public hearing is scheduled July 10th with the Fredericksburg Planning Commission.   micahfredericksburg.org