Town Talk
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 141
- Years Active
- 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Retired Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater
"Bridging Troubled Waters, A Memoir." Ambassador Bridgewater--from Fredericksburg--reflects growing up in segregated Fredericksburg to becoming a Foreign Service Officer. She talks about her time…
00:45:04 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Sean Bonney and Raya Nickerson. Sean is getting ready to retire after 30+ years with the library. Raya is taking his place as the new Director of Community Engagement. Sean has not only seen the…
00:44:50 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm
Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford. $10-4. $1.00 admission ages 3-up. Parking and shuttle details at kenmore.org
00:44:53 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy talks about technology and hot cars--keep them out of the heat! Discussion on the end of Windows 10, surge protection, battery backups, internet speed and how the internet con…
00:44:40 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Tree Fredericksburg
Mike Blashford and Anne Little preview the Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival in September. Online reservations for trees and shrubs starts August 6th for residents of 22401 and August 13th for oth…
00:43:56 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way
Coming to a close. Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about her upcoming retirement and the decision this spring by the organization to close. We talk about the impact RUW has …
00:44:52 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Museums
Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming programs at the James Monroe Museum and Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont. We discuss Art After Hours, Sketchy History, History Trivia an…
00:44:43 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Director Penny Ayn Maas, Adrianne Hick (Diana) and Andrew Foote (Dan) join Patrick A'Hearn to talk about "Next to Normal," July 2nd thru August 3. The musical explores a family's struggle with the …
00:46:03 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Admissions
Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg and Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski talk about using the summer for college visits. To register for a summer tour:…
00:45:00 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Beth Parnicza and Pete Maugle talk about what's available at the four parks--there are programs and some activities for kids. Previewing History at Sunset and Summer Spotsylvania Hikes.
00:44:58 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors
Lauren Tate (Long and Foster-Managing Broker/2025 FAAR President) and Kim McClellan (Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors) talk about the latest sales/inventory numbers and what it all means. …
00:45:39 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Fire and Rescue
Deputy Fire Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katie Brady talk about fireworks safety, overall summer safety when at a picnic or having a fire in a fire pit. We also talk about firef…
00:45:17 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Inform Fredericksburg
Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about transparency in local government. Topics include the Thurman Brisben Center, taxes and data centers.
00:44:56 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Mary Washington Orthopedics
Dr. Pawan Barot talks about advances in orthopedic surgery, when you should go see a doctor, recent Mary Washington Hospital awards for outpatient joint replacement, recovery after surgery and myths.
00:44:57 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Dan Maher talks about summer meals, the need for volunteers (and donors) possible federal funding cuts and what it would mean to local efforts to feed the hungry. We also talk about a virtual food d…
00:45:22 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood donations. 63% are eligible. Around 3% give. redcrossblood.org
00:44:50 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Roller Derby
Lefty Lucy, Beevil Knivevel, Scerica Steele and Arkansas Twister--their Roller Derby names--with everything about bouts, practices, strategy, equipment, home games. They're also involved in the comm…
00:44:24 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project
Gin Schaffer and Cathleen Pessolano talk about the various programs and work of the Fairy Godmother Project. FGP has a focus on the parents of kids with pediatric cancer. fgpinfo.org
00:45:53 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation
Dave Muraca (Vice President, Museum content) and Allison Ellis (Director of Education) preview upcoming events--Shakespeare on the Lawn and Betty's Birthday Bash. We also discuss the summer archaeo…
00:44:49 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
LISTEN: Special Olympics Virginia/Summer Games
Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games this weekend in Richmond. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is this Friday beginning in Stafford and going along Route 1. Special Olympics Virginia President & …
00:45:24 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
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