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A rendering of a long bar with a gold-framed portrait hanging above.
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 group of people posing with reflector vests and trash pickers.
Volunteer
Rail Trail cleanups create community, beautify South End
Every spring and fall season, volunteers spend an hour cleaning South End’s Rail Trail, collecting as much as a ton of trash in every three-part series.
September 12, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Wine glasses placed on a table with the Uptown skyline in a window in the background.
City
Charlotte City Club takes elegance and community to new heights
Uptown Charlotte’s only private members’ club seeks new members while keeping with classic traditions.
September 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The historic Leeper Wyatt Building stands beneath a blue sky.
Development
121-year-old building to be relocated
The historic Leeper Wyatt Store Building will physically move to its new home on Thursday, Sept. 12.
September 6, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Charlotte?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Mecklenburg County.
September 6, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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
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
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Retail
SouthPark Mall celebrates 55 years in the Queen City
The SouthPark landmark has transformed from a shopping destination to a symbol of the Queen City’s growth.
February 17, 2025
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Airports and Transportation
How to get a REAL ID
North Carolina residents will need a REAL ID to board domestic flights starting May 7, 2025.
February 17, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A wooden table with a black to-go container with meatballs, another with calamari, and potatoes.
Food
Spanish flavors to take over Optimist Park for one day
Travel to Spain without leaving the Queen City in this flavorful partnership between Marina’s Tapas and Substrate.
February 14, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Play
Plan a staycation with these unique accommodations in Charlotte
From treehouses to mansions, Charlotte is full of unique places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
February 14, 2025
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Two people holding hands in front of the Confetti Hearts Wall in South End.
City
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Learn how couples fell in love in the Queen City.
February 13, 2025
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Airports and Transportation
CLT Airport generates $40 billion for the Carolinas
A new report revealed the critical economic force Charlotte Douglas international Airport plays for jobs, tax revenue, and International travel.
February 13, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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City
What to know about owning chickens in Charlotte
Tired of paying for eggs? Before you go starting your own flock, here’s what you need to know about chicken ownership.
February 12, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A building with window panels in blue that read "Explore the Past" with the Levine Museum of the New South logo.
Culture
Uptown museum ranks among best in the US
Levine Museum of the New South was the top pick for Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best museums in every state.
February 12, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Three women in running gear smile for a photo while holding a large white frame.
Events
Bank of America Stadium to host Tunnel to Towers Foundation climb
The eighth annual Charlotte climb will retrace steps of Sept. 11 first responders + honor fallen local law enforcement officers.
February 11, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
An artist's rendering of a luxury apartment complex with an active street of people and traffic below.
Retail
New retailers announced for The Commonwealth
Upcoming retailers for the upcoming Plaza Midwood hub include restaurants, a spa, and skincare sauna.
February 11, 2025
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Jack VanderToll