Town Talk

CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn talks about Murder on the Orient Express thru September 8th followed by Beautiful, the Carol King musical.   We also talk about shows coming to Riverside next season.  riversidedt.com for tickets.

Habitat's Jason Tickle and Chip Boyles from the George Washington Regional Commission talk about affordable housing strategies for the region.   Kerry Crowley with USDA Rural Development joins us for a segment to talk about home buying options.   Habitat of Caroline is getting a new name too...(Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity).

Dr. Mitchell talks about his interest in becoming superintendent in Spotsylvania.   We talk about listening sessions, his 90-Day Plan, visiting every school on the first day, and his plan for developing a budget and creating a working relationship with the Board of Supervisors.

Archaeology at Ferry Farm in Stafford and a look at the what was found while digging this spring and summer.   Dave Muraca, Mara Kaktins and Emma Schlauder.

125 years of commitment to the community.   Director of Communications and Marketing Emily Thurston talks about MWHC growing with the community.   We discuss the Graduate Medical Education program, robotic-assisted surgery, cardiac and cancer services, women's and children's services.

Dr. Gaila Sims, the Vice-President of Programs and Interpretation talks about her new title, programs at FAM, what goes into developing topics at the museum and an update on telling the slave auction block story downtown.   famva.org

April and Keith Peterson with River Rock Outfitter talk about the explosion of interest in the outdoors--and how the type of activities on the Rappahannock River may have to change if low water levels continue.   Discussion on the Re-Boot program and how that is leading to more people getting involved in the outdoors.

Cathy Walker and Lisa Durham with Rapp Arts and Culture talk about Porch Fest--August 17th from 11-5 in the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Franklin Street and two 900 blocks of Monument Avenue.   61 musicians involved.  Family friendly.

Preservationist Danae Peckler talks about saving history in the city and the work of HFFI. She talks about the important discussions taking place on the Comprehensive Plan, Small Area Plans and the Parks and Rec Master Plan.   hffi.org

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about buying a surge protector, Mesh Wifi, what happened with the CrowdStrike cyber outage and post-Affordable Connectivity Program.  techsintheburg.com