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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 12:47 PM
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Maria Adnado
A bronze figure of a man wearing a hat, glasses, and carrying a towel, pointing out towards traffic.
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
The glass Firebird sculpture is 17 feet tall and stands outside the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Uptown Charlotte.
Culture
Unwrap these 3 gifts given to Charlotte
These gifts given to Charlotte are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 16, 2024
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Food
10 Holiday-themed markets and pop-ups around Charlotte
Get festive at these seasonal pop-up bars around town + cross those last-minute gifts off your list.
December 12, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Unforgettable Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Charlotte
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Charlotte and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
December 6, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Several people skating around an outdoor ice rink in front of a renovated warehouse building.
City
“A Southern Christmas in Charlotte:" a holiday film, as told by ChatGPT
We asked ChatGPT to write a holiday, Hallmark Channel-inspired plot about Charlotte. It detailed a couple enjoying the holiday season in Uptown, packed with light displays and love.
December 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of women sitting at a round banquet table and smiling for a photo.
Nonprofits
Nonprofit hopes to raise $650,000+ for families in Charlotte
Good Friends Gather, a women-led nonprofit, is hosting its annual luncheon to celebrate the small acts that can change a person’s life.
December 2, 2024
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Live
Find your zen at these yoga studios in Charlotte
Check out these 14 yoga studios around the Queen City, which offer beginner classes, hot yoga, memberships, and more.
December 2, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A brick building with the words "Reigning Doughnuts" on the exterior.
Small Business
Shopping small in the Queen City
Charlotte is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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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
Volunteers in a warehouse work in a construction site where tiny homes are being built.
Volunteer
Rush to complete tiny homes for families before Christmas
Lowe’s joins a large-scale volunteer effort to construct and deliver tiny homes to Western North Carolina families during the holiday season.
December 13, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A dusting of snow covers the roads and hills adjacent to the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
Weather
The history of snow in Charlotte
Bundle up for a story on the biggest snow storms to chill the Queen City.
December 13, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A row of Christmas trees line an outdoor market.
Small Business
Shop six Charlotte markets selling Christmas trees
There are plenty of options around the Queen City to find the perfect Christmas tree, garland, or wreath.
December 11, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An aerial rendering of a newly upgraded Concourse D at the airport.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte Douglas to kick off Concourse D renovations in 2025
The upgraded concourse at the airport is expected to be finished by 2027.
December 10, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Business
South Charlotte leaders discuss city’s business future
Topics discussed included change in the city’s rapidly growing job market + importance of returning to the office.
December 9, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A plate of curry chicken and spices is placed on a table.
Restaurants
Look for these new restaurants in 2025
These upcoming restaurants will provide a tasty flare to every dish in the Queen City.
December 9, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An indoor arena with fans facing center court where a basketball game is beginning.
Sports
Annual Jumpman Invitational is a slam dunk for Uptown
The college basketball invitational will feature four returning teams, including the UNC Tar Heels.
December 6, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Two individuals sip glasses of wine.
Play
Date night ideas in Charlotte
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in the Queen City.
December 5, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Tennis stars Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys serve tennis balls on a tennis court.
Sports
Charlotte Invitational brings wave of tennis hype to the Queen City
Some of the biggest names in tennis arrive in Charlotte to compete and share love for the sport.
December 5, 2024
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Jack VanderToll