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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
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City
5 places to find peace and quiet in Charlotte
Charlotte can get loud at times, but there are many places Charlotteans can go to clear their minds and escape the noise of the big city.
June 3, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Education
Summer camp to bring arts to the forefront
Nonprofit Arts+ will provide weekly camps with focuses on music and art.
May 24, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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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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City
How Charlotte’s streets got their names
Charlotte has 250+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
May 1, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The reflection of the Uptown Charlotte skyline is seen in the water of a pond surrounded by trees.
Live
Charlotte’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these Charlotte landmarks our Hollywood signs.
April 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
People walking around the SHOUT! festival in Charlotte, NC
City
The zodiac signs as Charlotte neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
April 30, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A collage of three photos including Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, and Noah Kahan.
Events
Your guide to Lovin’ Life Music Fest
From headliners, ticket links, and parking, here’s everything you need to know about the inaugural festival in Uptown.
April 29, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Education
CMS students provide sustainable ideas for Spectrum Center revamp
The innovative students participated in the inaugural Arena of the Future Experience, in partnership with Digi-Bridge, Honeywell, and the Charlotte Hornets.
April 19, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of people in purple shirts smile for a photo, with a sign reading "Teeny's Mustang Gang."
Volunteer
Volunteer week celebrates the gift of giving back
“Do Good Week” provides volunteer opportunities for the Charlotte community.
April 12, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Sports
The Super Bowl Experience comes to the Queen City
Bank of America Stadium was chosen as one of 30 venues to host a nationwide FanFest ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
January 3, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Maryland's head coach is drenched by a massive tub of mayonnaise.
Sports
Duke’s Mayo Bowl to kick off at Bank of America Stadium
Uptown Charlotte will soon celebrate a unique college football tradition involving lots and lots of mayonnaise.
January 2, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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City
Adopt a pet from these Charlotte area animal shelters
If you’re looking for a new furry friend, our area has shelters + rescues to help your family grow.
December 20, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A copper distilling mechanism surrounded by mini spirit samples.
Events
History and whiskey combine in unique tasting event
The Charlotte Museum of History is hosting its annual Twelfth Night event, celebrating the state’s history of distilling spirits.
December 20, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A stretch of road in Charlotte is covered in white dusting of snow.
City
2024-2025 winter weather trends for Charlotte
Prepare for winter weather with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 19, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Charlotte skyline at sunset.
City
Tourism, events bring a record-breaking $1.1 billion to the Queen City
The data released by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority highlights Charlotte as a top tourism destination in the country.
December 18, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Work
25+ volunteer opportunities in and around Charlotte
There are ample opportunities to volunteer and give back to the Queen City community year-round.
December 17, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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City
How walkable are Charlotte’s neighborhoods?
This interactive map can help you determine how walkable certain blocks are to destinations like supermarkets, parks, restaurants, and schools.
December 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Spectrum Center and the Charlotte skyline lit up at night.
City
Charlotte’s 25 questions for 2025
For the new year, we’re asking readers to submit their top questions about the Queen City for us to answer.
December 16, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Two elevated mounds on grass turf in a large space made to be an indoor baseball training facility.
Small Business
New facility knocks indoor training out of the park
Players Athletic Club is welcoming athletes of all ages and skill levels to train + improve techniques year-round.
December 16, 2024
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Maria Adnado