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The Queen City is growing with new businesses ready to accept sweets lovers, dancers, shoppers, and adventure seekers.
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Whether you’re looking for a frozen concoction or a perfect sundae on a Sunday, here are several ice cream shops to help you stay cool and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Enjoy the most of what the Queen City has to offer during the longest day of 2025.
Get ready for the summer by finding your next page-turner, including recommendations from local bookstores.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
We’ve found Charlotte-area doughtnut shops offering “sweet” deals to celebrate National Doughnut Day.
Learn the tricks and gifts of old school photography by capturing your memories on film, one frame at a time.
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Stock up on essentials and grab treats for your dog at these local stores where your four-legged companion can tag along.
The South End coffee shop aims to give meaningful employment opportunities to people with disabilities.
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The massive rock concert at the speedway drew more than 200,000 people for the day-long festival in August 1974.
The 91-acre park is expected to have several pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, splashpad, and plenty of parking.
Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.
The highly anticipated food stall will welcome diners starting Friday, Aug. 8, serving fresh pastas, locally made focaccia, gluten-free options, and sparkling Italian sodas.
The annual events bring communities together to meet local law enforcement and share resources + are free to attend.
From “Chopped to “Top Chef,” two chefs with experience in the Queen City reflect on their time on-screen and how the competition propelled their careers.
Playing pickleball in Charlotte is easy when you stop by one of these local indoor and outdoor courts, including Mecklenburg County courts and more.