97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.

97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck joined Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 16, live from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Aaron is with the Chamber of Commerce’s Inter-City visit to see how a city similarly situated town to Chapel Hill is addressing challenges. He discussed what has happened at the visit so far, what is on tap for Monday, discussed the similarities between Ann Arbor and Chapel Hill, and more.

 

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