Aaron Keck, Author at Chapelboro.com

Orange County: Talking Light Rail And AirBNB

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 20, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Penny Rich recaps this week’s meeting of the Orange County Commissioners – with light rail on the agenda – as well as a discussion on AirBNB and its impact (positive and negative) on the local economy, hotel industry, and housing market.

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Live & Local: Marathon Jam

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 19, 2019 | Live & Local

Aaron welcomes John Santa, Keith Carroll, and Robert Welch to promote the Marathon Jam: twelve straight hours of music, from 1 pm to 1 am Saturday, February 23 at Chapel Hill’s American Legion post, all to raise money for the Fisher House.

February 19, 2019: Black History Month

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 19, 2019 | Forward Together

Numerous upcoming events, including a community read-in as well as several events honoring the “Chapel Hill Nine.”

February 19, 2019: Doing Right By Our Kids

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 19, 2019 | Chatham County Roundup

This week’s guest is Dr. Amy Tiemann, co-author of Doing Right By Our Kids, a book about how to instill the values of safety in our kids, our teachers, our coaches, and ourselves.

February 19, 2019: School Shooting Committee

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 19, 2019 | On Air Today

Following the mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida, last year, Gov. Cooper convened a special committee on school shootings to investigate the issue and make recommendations.

February 18, 2019: “Art Beyond Hostilities”

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 18, 2019 | Oh, The Humanities!

Rachel Schaevitz brings Michael Figueroa and Yaron Shemer, who’ll be speaking at a seminar on Israeli/Palestinian artistic collaboration this Saturday. (Also, Rachel previews the Oscars.)

Hillsborough: No Convenience Fee (You’re Welcome)

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 18, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Mayor Stevens discusses last week’s vote not to impose convenience fees on residents who use a credit card to pay their water/sewer bill. Also: Last Friday Art Walk!

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Lavelle: Condemning ICE Raids

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 15, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro mayor Lydia Lavelle signs on to a letter condemning ICE raids. Also, progress continues on water and sewer for Rogers Road, and the town names a new poet laureate.

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February 15, 2019: “National Emergency”

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 15, 2019 | Thing/Not A Thing

Trump’s “national emergency” at the border is Not A Thing, but the recent spike in ICE raids – and the damage they’ve caused – definitely is.

February 14, 2019: Broadband

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 14, 2019 | On Air Today

Orange County develops a public/private partnership to extend broadband internet access to residents who still don’t have it.

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