At a budget public hearing, parent Adam Blosse.
WATCH: Spotsy Schools special education budget–“More than numbers on a page–Real children with real needs”
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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project
Angela Vernon and Cathleen Pessolano talk about FGP Program Services offered to families and ways you can volunteer to help families impacted by pediatric cancer. fgpinfo.org
PHOTOS: 25th Empowerhouse Empty Bowl
Empty Bowl returned to the Elks Lodge on Tidewater Trail on Sunday.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat of Caroline and Caroline County Schools
Caroline High School Principal Josh Just, Career and Technical Teacher Noah Hughes and Jason Tickle of Habitat of Caroline talk about The Future Builders Program
WATCH: General Assembly subcommittee OK’s retail sales of recreational marijuana use
A Virginia Senate subcommittee approved a bill that would allow retail marijuana sales to begin in up to 400 stores starting January 1, 2025.
WATCH: Virginia Senate passes $500 fine for leaving handguns in visible in vehicles
The Virginia Senate passes legislation that would create a $500 civil penalty for firearm owners who leave handguns on a car seat or other areas visable to those passing by. This legislation now goes to the House.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy talks about AI and the NFL, troubleshooting the internet and over buying tech.
WATCH: Yakabouski talks cooperation between Board of Supervisors and School Board in Spotsy
The Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors and School Board met together to talk about issues and a path forward. Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) says there’s much to be gained with these meetings.
WATCH: Ed Petrovich looks ahead and is concerned about what he sees
The Spotsylvania County Administrator advocates for more strategic planning
WATCH: School infrastructure bill passes General Assembly committee
Prince William Delegate Jeremy McPike’s bill to allow all localities in Virginia to charge an additional 1% sales tax to fund school construction and renovation (if voters of the locality approved through a referendum) passed in Committee.
LISTEN: Town Talk/University of Mary Washington Museums
UMW Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about the James Monroe Museum, Gari Melchers Home and Studio and The Papers of James Monroe
WATCH: City Council density vote
After hearing about two hours of public comment, Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved amendments to the unified development ordinance that increase density in some zoning districts.
WATCH: Public comment on density changes in the City
Fredericksburg City Council heard about two hours of comments against changes that those in opposition say will increase density in parts of the city. In the end, Council voted to make the changes. Here is some of the public comment.
Spotsylvania Superintendent Mark Taylor placed on administrative leave
School Board chairwoman releases short statement on Tuesday afternoon following Monday meeting.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Local historical research
Maddie Hollis with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talks about research..specifically her research on the Freedman’s Bureau in Fredericksburg
LISTEN: Town Talk/Firefighter cancer
Spotsylvania Assistant Chief Chris Lonzo, Fairfax Firefighter Ryan McGill and Steve Weissman with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network
PHOTOS: Special Olympics Virginia basketball in Stafford on Sunday
Massad Family YMCA in Stafford hosted the Special Olympics Virginia basketball tournament
WATCH: Time to begin to make plans for the Coldest Night of the Year walk
The Coldest Night of the Year returns to Fredericksburg on February 24th. It’s a fundraiser for Micah Ecumenical Ministries and their ongoing work to help the homeless in the area.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia Polar Plunge
Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason, Matt Doyle and Tim Doyle from Area 11 preview the Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach February 2nd and 3rd.
WATCH: Congresswoman Spanberger says federal budget process needs to change
A partial government shutdown looms. Spanberger held a virtual Town Hall
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