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An art sculpture stands in the foreground against the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
Business
Charlotte’s growth streak continues with 2,600 incoming jobs
Both Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) and Capital Group recently announced plans to open offices in Uptown, adding to the local job market and investing millions into the city.
April 09, 2026 12:13 PM
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of a black warehouse with a dirt construction area behind it.
Education
UNC Charlotte launches school of construction
The Albert School of Construction will begin classes this fall within the William States Lee College of Engineering.
April 7, 2026
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Maria Adnado
An aerial shot of cars crusing along I-77 with the Uptown skyline in the background.
Airports and Transportation
Community engagement center opens to address I-77 South Express Lanes
The community engagement center will help the community provide feedback on the still-developing project.
April 6, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Bronze statues of two women in 19th-century attire. The left wears a hat and holds flowers, with a backdrop of greenery. The right stands on a bridge, holding a suitcase.
History
Who are the two women on Charlotte’s Trail of History?
We took a look at the trailblazing pair who line the educational trail.
March 27, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
Illuminated Nagoya TV Tower glowing gold against a dark night sky, surrounded by modern city buildings, with colorful neon lights reflecting across a glass rooftop in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Charlotte’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of CLT, the world awaits.
March 17, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
A rotating gif featuring elementary though high school girls in the Dottie Rose Foundation for girls in science and techonolgy. Photo 1: Two young girls sit at a desk with a podcasting set up. One wears a purple "Dottie Rose Foundation" branded shirt. Photo 2: A group of smiling children playing outdoors, rolling balls towards colorful ramps. They're under a tent on a sunny day, conveying fun and teamwork. Photo 3: A group of girls and a doctor in scrub stand around a medical table with a small animal on it performing a dissection. Photo 4: A group of girls faces away from the camera, watching a man talk in front of tvs in a sports broadcasting studio. Photo 5: Soccer players in white jerseys with teal socks and a group of children (all girls) in casual clothes hold hands, walking across a stadium field under a cloudy sky.
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A table with three trays of breakfast foods, two coffees, and a carafe of water.
Play
50 great brunch restaurants to try in Charlotte
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Charlotte serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
March 12, 2026
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Staff
A ruby-throated hummingbird in mid-flight.
Travel and Outdoors
When to spot hummingbirds across Charlotte
Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in Charlotte in the spring — find out where you can spot them.
March 10, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A brick building with black-tinted windows and coming soon banners for Uchi.
Food
Uchi and sister-concept Uchibā opening soon
As the Japanese-inspired restaurants prepare to debut in Plaza Midwood, the restaurants’ chef opens up about inspiration, ingredients, and the move to the Queen City.
March 10, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Duke and Louisville basketball players reach for a loose ball beneath a net in Spectrum Center.
Basketball
The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament to tip off in Charlotte
The ACC Men’s Basketball tournament returns to Spectrum Center in Uptown from Tuesday, March 10 to Saturday, March 14.
March 9, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of several apartment complexes surrounding a park.
Development
Eastland Yards taking shape in East Charlotte
The new development will pay homage to the former Eastland Mall while carving out space for new retailers, amenities, and residential spaces.
March 6, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Rotating images of a restaurant, with Japanese-style aesthetics, a brick exterior, and a rooftop patio.
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 2, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Acrobats demonstrate a live show on a mono-wheel in a park with Uptown Charlotte in the background.
Festivals
Your guide to Charlotte SHOUT!
Celebrate the Queen City’s art, music, food, and more for the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A hand holding a small blue Book Crawl passport in front of a bookstore.
Small Business
Explore local bookstores during the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl
The annual book crawl kicks off Wednesday, April 1, inviting book lovers to visit two dozen shops across the Queen City and compete for prizes.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A room of books and a yellow floor with a sweatshirt that reads "Certified Book Nerd."
Events
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
The Queen City is surrounded by bookstores full of literary works ready for your eyes.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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5 local podcasts to level up your business game
Maximize your commute with these reader and editor picks of Charlotte, NC podcasts for business, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
March 31, 2026
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Easter eggs in a field of grass
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charlotte
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that are worth planning ahead for.
March 27, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A couple sitting in the middle of a restaurant dining room with a camera pointed at them.
Food
A conversation with “Top Chef” guest judge Jamie Brown
We sat down with the guest judge to ask about her experiences on the show, and to ask her expert opinion on Charlotte’s food scene.
March 24, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Two people playing table tennis in a neon-lit room. There are pinball machines behind them, and the two are wearing business-casual attire. It is dark outside, seen through large floor-to-ceiling windows.
Sports
Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Charlotte
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
March 23, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
People standing on cheering while watching football on a large screen.
Food
Blinders Sports Lounge celebrates first anniversary with new menu
Since opening in March 2025, Blinders has boasted craft cocktails, elevated bar bites, and curated watch parties like movie nights, sporting events, and more.
March 18, 2026
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Maria Adnado
The Queen's Unviersity men's basketball team celebrating a win and bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Sports
Charlotte’s key to March Madness 2026
From chicken wings to bracket tips, we’ve got everything Charlotteans need for a winning season this March Madness.
March 16, 2026
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Maria Adnado