Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino joins Pat Papadeas, Don Merrifield, and Doug Sartori for this Election 2026 edition of Rose City Politics.

This week on Home to Roost, we follow the federal government into some strange territory. Trump’s DHS, not just the Postal Service, plans to review mail-in ballots, and the Ninth Circuit reminds the Administration that Congress defines spending. Meanwhile, President Trump publicly ponders an astronaut’s mustache, and the Pentagon briefly wonders if some service women need more testosterone. […]

We're opening talking about recycling - specifically about recycling gas cylinders. Nearly a year ago, Connecticut began partnering with the Cylinder Collective, and we're going to fill you in about how this stewardship program  makes it easy to support recycling these cylinders easily and efficiently, thereby reducing our impact on the environment. Then we'll bring back the founder of Connecticut's own Women's Business Development Council. For 29 years, the WBDC has been the leader in

Palmer’s City Manager Kolby Zerkel joins host Mike Chmielewski on Inside The City to discuss the latest issues affecting the City of Palmer. The discussion includes updates on current construction projects in progress all over Palmer and an update about the Golf Course Image Credit: City of Palmer/ Big Cabbage Radio

Join hosts Mike Chmielewski and Lee Henrikson and their guest, Senator Tom Begich. Listen as they discuss the Senator’s 2026 run for governor, the Senator’s plans for the future and the upcoming vote on Ranked Choice Voting: Prop 2 Senator Tom Begich

Quincy Symphony Orchestra President Brian Hickox and Conductor Yoichi Udagawa talk about their new concert season, and promote the Pops Concert on the Common to celebrate America 250 on September 12th.

Picture a school library. About a dozen wide-eyed kids are gathered in a circle. They are listening to their librarian read aloud. That is how school librarian Chris Stegall spent her morning last Friday at Big Lake Elementary School. Then came a big surprise. Superintendent Randy Trani and Principal Chrissy Lovelace came into the library. […]

Executive Director Kathy Anderson shares how Empowerhouse stands beside survivors of domestic violence—offering safety, support, and a path forward when people need it most. We talk about the 24-hour hotline, 540-373-9373, and an important message: you don’t have to be in an emergency to call. Whether you need immediate help, information or resources, the hotline is there around the clock. We also explore the wide range of services Empowerhouse provides.  empowerhouseva.org

Danielle Rose with Fredericksburg Tourism and Courtney Mersiowsky with Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events preview the first-ever Duck Derby and Quaktoberfest, happening October 17th. And if you’re already thinking about the Christmas Parade, now’s the time to register—applications are due by October 23rd, or sooner if space fills up. Find more information at fxbg.com or fxbgparks.com.

Jodi Redman with the Oberle Academy and Meghann Cotter with Micah Ecumenical Ministries talk about the next step for the Jeremiah Community. A prototype of a Jeremiah Community home will be built at Oberle Academy in just 72 hours. We’ll discuss the collaboration between Oberle and Micah Ecumenical Ministries, as well as the special events taking place September 8–13. The community is invited to see the finished prototype and learn more about the vision behind Jeremiah Community during an open house

Gin Schaffer and Cathleen Pessolano talk about their meaningful work supporting pediatric cancer families and the important impact you can make as a volunteer or financial donor. From providing resources and support to helping families navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives, every act of kindness makes a difference. We’ll also highlight events happening all month long in recognition of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.   fgpinfo.org

Annie Brulatour from Salem Church and Anne Lorraine from Porter join us to talk about getting ready for the new school year and the many resources available to students and educators. We discuss the benefits of getting a library card, accessing digital media and language resources, and finding support for both teachers and homeschool families through Classroom Carryout.  librarypoint.org

Ashley Rakes and Stacy Horner-Dunn preview this year’s Austen’s Communitas Walk, happening September 26 at Memorial Park in Fredericksburg. They discuss brain aneurysm statistics, warning signs and risk factors, while also sharing the story of Austen and her sudden death ten years ago. Since then, the Fredericksburg community has come together to raise more than $320,000 to support brain aneurysm research through the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. The 2026 Austen’s Communitas Walk is scheduled for

Servants at Work, or SAWs, builds wheelchair ramps for people in need, and the organization says the demand is growing. Charlie Russell says they’re always looking for volunteers—and you don’t need experience building ramps because they’ll teach you. There are also administrative needs for those who want to help behind the scenes. SAWs is also seeking financial support, with a “Five Dollars a Board” fundraiser getting underway.   sawsva.org

What can the stories of our past tell us about planning for the future?This week on Tasman Report, we explore that question with historian, author, and publisher Dr Carol Dawber, whose work has captured the voices, experiences and achievements of the people who helped build Te Tauihu. From early settlement and mining to the ships and coastal services that connected communities, these stories are more than a record of what has gone before. They show how earlier generations made choices, took