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Business
Visit Charlotte’s 50+ newest and coming soon businesses
The Queen City is growing with new businesses ready to accept sweets lovers, dancers, shoppers, and adventure seekers.
August 18, 2025 01:33 PM
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Waverly will be buzzing for a good cause
The Waverly Wine Walk will benefit the Mecklenburg County Beekeepers Association.
May 13, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Offline: The restaurant subscription club that will introduce you to your new favorite Charlotte eatery
This genius app will match you with great local restaurants to try — and then give you money towards the tab.
May 9, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Events
Plaza’s first neighborhood market and art crawl
Plaza Midwood businesses will transform into galleries and markets during the first-of-its-kind event along (and around) Central Avenue.
May 9, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Experience high tea on Mother’s Day
If you’re looking for a unique gift for mom, this list of high tea ceremonies is fit for a matriarch.
May 7, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Uplifting entreprenuers during Small Business Month
Mecklenburg County is offering a slew of resources and events during Small Business Month.
May 1, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Gift giving made easy for mom
April 29, 2024
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Staff
Eight members of the Cakeable staff wearing coral and teal shirts, smiling behind the counter for a photo.
Small Business
“We’re more than capable.” Cakeable Cafe is now open
The new brick-and-mortar cafe in Uptown Charlotte does more than sell coffee and pastries.
April 23, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Charlotte distillery expands facility to meet growing demand
The Matthews based Oaklore Distilling hopes the upcoming expansion will warm the soul.
April 22, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Flowers are laid on the ground beneath a wooden building with painted words reading, "From Charlotte With Love".
Small Business
Popular Charlotte brewery reopens its doors
Wooden Robot welcomes crowds while moving forward after a sudden loss.
February 27, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Owner of Tony's Ice Cream, Louis Coletta, holding a cone with vanilla ice cream behind the ice cream counter as employees serve guests.
Food
Get the scoop on Gastonia’s old-fashioned ice cream staple
Tony’s Ice Cream was featured on Southern Living’s list of “most iconic old-school ice cream shops.”
February 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Airports and Transportation
New flight to Abu Dhabi to launch from Charlotte Douglas in 2026
Etihad Airways will begin commercial nonstop flights between Charlotte and Abu Dhabi starting in May 2026.
May 16, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Sports
Carolina Ascent FC clinches playoff spot before last home game of inaugural season
Charlotte’s only professional women’s soccer team is looking to fill the pitch during their last regular season home game on Saturday, May 17.
May 15, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Wellness
Music and yoga to take over Lenny Boy Brewing Co.
ONE Fest provides a day of rejuvenation and connection through 80+ yoga classes and workshops, plus vendors and live music .
May 15, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Restaurants
Dining in with L’Ostrica
Savor an elevated culinary experience at L’Ostrica, with seasonal tasting menus and wine pairings served in a cozy setting.
May 14, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Food
Where viral food critic Keith Lee has been in the Carolinas (and where he should go)
We’ve partnered with our 6AM City newsletters across the Carolinas to create a Keith Lee tracker, highlighting where the TikTok food critic has been and where our readers think he should go next.
May 14, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Crowds gather for an outdoor concert to see performers on a stage during the Cheerwine Festival.
Play
Charlotte’s upcoming music, food, and arts festivals
Make the most of summer with Charlotte’s lineup of festivals, including national acts, local acts, fine arts, craft beer, longbow competitions, and celebrations of art in the Queen City.
May 13, 2025
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Dayten Rose
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City
Project 2 Heal aims to provide service dogs for families in need
While the annual fundraiser is sold out, there are other ways to help Project 2 Heal succeed through stress-eliminating visits, fundraisers, and events.
May 13, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A pile of bagels mixed with cream cheese containers will a grocery cart.
Food
PopUp bagels ready to “pop up” at The Bowl at Ballantyne
The viral, New England-based bagel shop aims to make a new home while expanding to Ballantyne this summer.
May 12, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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City
Goodyear Blimp to fly over Charlotte for two rare appearances
The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating its 100th birthday with a trip over Quail Hollow Club during the 2025 PGA Championship + the Coca Cola 600 in Concord.
May 12, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Culture
Spoil your dog at these Charlotte area pet stores
Stock up on essentials and grab treats for your dog at these local stores where your four-legged companion can tag along.
May 8, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil