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Small Business
Coffee and cocktail bar to open in Plaza Midwood
Plot Twist aims to be the “cool older sister” behind Trope Bookshop, offering all-day coffees, cocktails, and a hangout space in the community.
January 08, 2026 01:57 PM
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Maria Adnado
A giant inflated Turkey with a purple robe being pulled by a green tractor.
Events
Novant Thanksgiving Eve Parade will draw thousands to Uptown
The annual event showcases Charlotte-area businesses, organizations, and communities during a mile-long parade route along Tryon Street.
November 22, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A collage photo with Gwen Stefani, Dave Matthews on guitar, and Benson Boone.
Events
Headliners announced for 2025 Lovin’ Life Music Festival
Gwen Stefani, Dave Matthews Band, and Benson Boone will take the stage during the three-day festival taking over Uptown May 2-5, 2025.
November 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A row of two-story homes with in front yards.
Development
Housing affordability improving across Charlotte
The Childress Klein Center for Real Estate released the 2024 State of Housing in Charlotte amid a major development milestone being reached at Eastland Yards.
November 20, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A truck driving through a tunnel of lights with dangling lit snowflakes and three Christmas trees.
Events
Speedway Christmas races into Concord for the holiday season
The annual event at Charlotte Motor Speedway brings millions of lights and holiday cheer to people of all ages around the Charlotte area.
November 20, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An aerial view of Truist Field in the early evening with people getting on an ice rink.
Events
Uptown to “get lit” for 5th annual Light the Knights Festival
The festive event will bring an outdoor ice rink, snow tubing hill, holiday light display, shopping, and more to Truist Field.
November 18, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of people standing and smiling in front of a large silver art piece outside next to a green banner that reads "For the love of Charlotte."
Education
UNC Charlotte reaches midpoint of $500 million fundraising campaign
“For the Love of Charlotte” is the university’s largest campaign ever + will build a pipeline for young professionals into the Queen City.
November 18, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An outdoor ice rink in the middle of a baseball field with red fireworks going up.
Sports
Tickets on sale for Uptown’s upcoming collegiate outdoor hockey games
Three of the four scheduled games will take place Nov. 21-23 when six university teams shred the ice at Truist Field.
November 14, 2024
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Maria Adnado
The exterior of The Dunhill Hotel in daylight.
Tourism and Hospitality
Historic hotel celebrates 95 years in Uptown
The Dunhill Hotel is hosting several events to celebrate its historic standing among a growing landscape.
November 12, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Spend a day riding the Light Rail
Tired of getting stuck in traffic? Charlotte’s light rail lines provide an easy method of public transportation across the city.
November 8, 2024
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Nonprofits
Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center celebrates a decade serving the Queen City
The local nonprofit is hoping to raise $100,000 to sustain its outreach efforts.
November 7, 2024
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A crowd of people wave while taking part in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Uptown.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in royal fashion
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