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Cars cruise along I-77 with the Uptown Charlotte skyline in the distance.
City
Just how bad is the traffic in Charlotte?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
November 05, 2025 10:45 AM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A large mass of people walking between buildings at the Yiasou Greek Festival.
Festivals
Don’t miss the Yiasou Greek Festival
The 46th annual Yiasou Greek Festival is filled with live performances, dancing, Greek cuisine, and more.
September 5, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of people talking at a long table in a community space.
City
Nonprofit aims to develop Nations Ford corridor
Transforming Nations Ford is calling on the City of Charlotte for investment and support in building community space.
September 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An aerial shot of Uptown Charlotte with Bank of America Stadium in the foreground.
Culture
Pack up: People are moving to Charlotte from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
August 30, 2024
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Monica Garske
A paid parking sign with Uptown Charlotte in the background.
City
Parking until 10 p.m.? You’ll pay for that.
Drivers will need to pay to park on city streets until 10 p.m. starting on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
August 30, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A large group of runners begin the Around the Crown 10K in Uptown Charlotte.
Events
Runners to race “Around the Crown”
The Charlotte-based 10K has runners cross the Queen City’s three-mile inner loop, I-277.
August 29, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A cycling exterior image of three large homes for sale.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: three luxurious homes we’re drooling over
Check out these Charlotte-area homes that offer the ultimate place to call home.
August 28, 2024
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Maria Adnado
The inside of a clothing shop with mannequins wearing shirts that represent Charlotte.
Small Business
704 Shop: a store to rep your city
The 704 Shop has a history of giving Charlotteans (and honorary Charlotteans) the outfits needed to represent the Queen City in style.
August 28, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Dr. Wes Bellamy smiling at a podium.
Sports
Charlotte to host HBCU March Madness-style tournament
The inaugural Black College Invitational Championship will fill Bojangles Coliseum in March 2025.
August 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Two people working out to a video playing on a projector.
Fitness
Break a sweat to classic workout tapes
VisArt Video hosts weekly workout events to bring the community together to break a sweat and share some laughs.
August 22, 2024
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Maria Adnado
American gymnast Simone Biles dressed in a Wonder Woman leotard, flexing her arms and smiling.
Sports
Simone Biles, Olympic gymnasts to perform at Spectrum Center
The GOAT + Jordan Chiles and more of the country’s best gymnasts are touring with the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour.
August 16, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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A stadium packed with thousand of people watch NFL players on the football field during the Super Bowl.
Football
The year the Carolina Panthers went to the Super Bowl
Led by quarterback Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers had an electric season but came up short on becoming Super Bowl champions.
February 5, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A collage of music artists set to perform for Lovin' Life Music Fest.
Festivals
Lovin’ Life Music Fest announces more names to the 2025 lineup
Lovin’ Life Music Fest has dropped upcoming names including Ludacris, The Revivalists, and Switchfoot to perform in Charlotte.
February 5, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A brick sign showing Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's SouthPark regional branch in front of the brick building and parking lot.
Events
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library launches annual book club competition
Book Club Madness is designed to share readers’ love of books and celebrate book clubs throughout the county.
February 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A phone with a screenshot of an Exit 3A game with the actual image of exit 3A from I-277.
Games
Local programmer creating game about Exit 3A
The video game brings Charlotteans laughter regarding what’s considered to be one of the most stressful exits off of I-277.
February 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A group of people sit on a patio of a covered restaurant watching a football game on a monitor.
Restaurants
Charlotte restaurants are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday
Charlotte restaurants are celebrating the Super Bowl by offering watch party experiences and delicious deals to enjoy the big game.
February 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A street wall painted depicting prominent local African American figures in Charlotte.
Events
Celebrating Black History Month in Charlotte
Learn about local Black history through art, books, food, and community at these events around the city.
February 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Charlotte skyline at sunset.
Development
Nearly $4 billion invested in Charlotte’s upcoming development
From new construction to re-imagined development projects, there’s a lot to look forward to in the Queen City.
January 31, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An exterior shot of the signage of Leluia Hall in South End.
Food
The wait is almost over: Leluia Hall to open in March
CLTtoday got a sneak peek of the upcoming Leluia Hall restaurant opening near Dilworth and South End.
January 30, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A group of representatives stand on a stage smiling with T-shirts.
Basketball
Professional women’s basketball will take the court in Charlotte
The UPSHOT League basketball franchise will tip off in May 2026.
January 30, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Two people holding hands in front of the Confetti Hearts Wall in South End.
Culture
We want to hear your Charlotte love story
Have you found love in the Queen City? We want to know about it.
January 30, 2025
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Maria Adnado