We took a podcasting break over July 4, but the week before Shaun, Marty, and Cori recorded a two-hour episode covering a range of issues. The episode divides well into two parts, and we present both below. Part I: What Makes Community? Marty, Shaun, and Cori talk about community and the ties that bind, the […]
A new series from New Dominion Podcast and FXBG Advance. Editor’s Note: Today, we introduce a new occasional podcast series, In Their Own Voice. We will feature Advance writers reading some of their favorite published pieces, allowing our readers to connect words, voice, and emotions. In our inaugural episode, Martin Davis — FXBG Advance’s Editor-in-Chief […]
In the final episode of Season One of NDP, Hank Silverberg joins Shaun and Marty. Hank Silverberg is a veteran reporter and Virginia mainstay, best known for his multi-year presence on WTOP in northern Virginia. Silverberg shares his experiences in the media, how the landscape has changed, and how Virginia (and her politics) has changed […]
Chris Yakabouski is Supervisor for the Battlefield District for Spotsylvania County and shares his multi-decade experience with local government, regional growth, the link between land use and transportation spending, and future challenges. Listen to the Podcast Local Obituaries To view local obituaries or to send a note to family and loved ones, please visit our […]
We welcome back Scott Mayausky, our most celebrated and recognized guest. This week, the New Dominion Podcast is celebrating its 50th podcast. With more than 2,000 listeners, NDP is quickly becoming a force in Central Virginia, highlighting the movers, shakers, and interesting people who make life in our area so enjoyable. For our 50th show, […]
April is all about libraries and librarians. CRRL’s Martha Hutzl joins Shaun and Marty on this week’s podcast. Martha Hutzel serves as director for the Central Rappahannock Regional Library where she shares how libraries are about so much more than books, the history of CRRL’s role in ending segregation, and how libraries still offer and […]
Dr. Janet Gullickson serves as president of Germanna Community College and talks about how to pronounce Gonzaga (gon-ZAY-ga), how AI is impacting the traditional three-page five paragraph essay, why two-year educations matter so much to economic development, and why Germanna doesn’t do stupid. Listen to the Podcast
The “Tour d’ Sheetz”? In King George County? It’s a thing. And Kevin Biondi joins us to talk the Dahlgren Trail, and all things King George County. by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kevin Biondi serves as treasurer for the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George County, a unique 16-mile privately owned hiking path following the old […]
Fredericksburg City Public Schools Nick Bruce is the newly appointed assistant principal for Fredericksburg City Public Schools who talks to us about his transition from Capitol Hill to public education, where Fredericksburg’s unique challenges require unique solutions, the changing education landscape in an era of AI, and how public schools are proving to be so […]
What Make Fredericksburg Awesome Chris Allen is the executive director for Fredericksburg Main Street and talks about his organization’s role in historic preservation, small business development, and what makes a thriving downtown community (and Fredericksburg in particular) so special.
