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Food
New and coming-soon restaurants in Charlotte
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.
April 28, 2026 03:34 PM
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
Meet Bitty & Beau’s Coffee in Charlotte
The South End coffee shop aims to give meaningful employment opportunities to people with disabilities.
May 8, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Small Business Week: What makes Charlotte’s small business scene special?
We asked the question, and small business owners across the Queen City answered.
May 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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City
Give your home a personal touch by visiting The Brass Bird
Make your house a home through accent or statement pieces from one of Pineville’s small businesses specializing in home decor.
May 6, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Business
Small Business Week: four wellness spaces to visit
There’s no shortage of ways to unwind from the workweek, from yoga classes to hydrotherapy, there’s bound to be a relaxing visit in your future.
May 5, 2025
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Maria Adnado
People bustle through a crowded street market with lines of tents in the background.
City
Small Business Week has arrived in Charlotte
Join us at CLTtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
May 1, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Zia Ghafoori poses for a photograph in front of Afghan Halal Market
Small Business
Afghan market opens in Belmont
SV Afghan Halal Market aims to serve the Afghan and veteran communities in the Charlotte area.
April 8, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Development
The District Exchange to become a two-story market and dining hub
The downtown Concord marketplace is expected to open this summer and boast over a dozen retailers and two restaurants.
April 3, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Charlotte’s sister restaurants (without the sibling rivalry)
There’s no lack of options for dining across the Queen City, especially when so many restaurants are sister concepts.
April 3, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Honeybear Bake Shop delivers a sweet treat to Charlotte
Charlotteans don’t have to search too far for these baked treats but won’t find a storefront across the city.
March 24, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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City
Happy birthday to CLTtoday
We’re celebrating CLTtoday’s first birthday by looking back at our favorite stories from our first year.
March 17, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Food
New iteration of beloved Jewish deli to open in Wesley Heights
Meshugganah, a deli concept that was popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, will reopen at City Kitch in West Charlotte, offering comfort food, sandiwches, and dessert.
February 12, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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City
What’s your Charlotte love story?
Learn how couples fell in love in the Queen City.
February 12, 2026
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Play
Date night ideas in Charlotte
Planning a date night with a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan the perfect night in the Queen City.
February 11, 2026
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Charlotte dating app helps dog lovers find their match
The Queen City-based dating app connects singles over a shared love of pups — no dog required.
February 11, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
Experience Italy without leaving Charlotte
With the 2026 Winter Olympics well underway, we’re craving an Italian day without having to leave the 704.
February 10, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of a highway system leading to Uptown Charlotte.
Airports and Transportation
NCDOT to build elevated I-77 South Express Lanes near Uptown Charlotte
The express lanes are expected to stretch from Brookshire Freeway to the South Carolina line, with construction anticipated to start after 2030.
February 5, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A women skiing down a mountain.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to ski, snowboard, and tube near Charlotte this winter
While the Queen City may not regularly see snow, we’re a short drive from spots to ski, snowboard, and tube this winter.
February 5, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Weather
Snapshot: Your photos from the January 2026 snow day in Charlotte
As snow fell Saturday, Jan. 31 and stayed through the weekend, you shared your snow day photos with us.
February 4, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Travel and Outdoors
Bird watchers needed for The Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
February 4, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Wellness
The Ivey launches program to support people living with Parkinson’s Disease
The SouthPark brain health center is adding a new program designed to help people living with Parkinson’s stay active, steady, and supported.
February 2, 2026
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Maria Adnado