Failsafe Re-entry Director Jim Clore and CEO Juanita Shanks talk about the difficulties encountered by returning citizens after jail or prison. We focus on the Courage to Change program. failsafe-era.org
Keith Lebor and Cait Woodward preview Loisann's Day on October 20th at Maury Park on Kenmore Avenue in Fredericksburg. Meat from Olde Towne Butcher. Sliders made from downtown chefs. It's a family-friendly festival. Learn about what's going on at Loisann's Hope House. loisannshopehouse.org
Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about data centers, moving the downtown Visitor's Center, Mary's Landing, Neighborhood Conservation Districts, affordable housing and local media coverage.
New Executive Director Rebecca Purdy talks about her decision to pursue the position. Joy O'Toole previews the Rappahannock Writers' Conference on November 9th. librarypoint.org/writers-conference
Lisa Dolan, Michelle Patton-Swisher and Rene' Daniels preview Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness. It's October 18-19 at the Southpoint Walmart in Spotsylvania. Donations collected for Treasure House.
Aimee Hardy previews the Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration on October 19th, 6-9pm at Strangeways Brewing on Lansdowne Road. It's free. Donations go to the Fairy Godmother Project. We talk about the impact Josh Hardy had during his ten years.
Dr. Eric Chang and Dr. Avinash Narayana talk about the use of robotic surgery with Mary Washington Healthcare. Both doctors say robotic surgery means quicker healing and less pain. MWHC has been using robots since 2008. There's a Robotic Surgery Expo at the Mary Washington Hospital atrium on November 1 from 9:30-2:30. robotics.mwhc.com
Stafford Schools are among the fastest growing schools in the state. Jason Towery and Chris Fulmer talk about the building of High School 6, Elementary 18 and Elementary 19--and the need for more. Updates on future plans for Drew Middle School and Hartwood Elementary.
Erin Perkins and Megan Webb talk about flu shots, rabies, wells and septic systems.
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About Town Talk
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Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.