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A little boy in a blue jacket waving at a recycling truck.
City
Mecklenburg County now accepting plastic bags at recycling centers
From plastic bags and glass to cardboard boxes and food containers, we’ve got the 411 on recycling in Mecklenburg County.
January 22, 2026 02:08 PM
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Maria Adnado
A two-story home made of stone with green shutters and a green door.
Culture
Visit Charlotte’s oldest house: Alexander Rock House
The Hezekiah Alexander House is the oldest home in Mecklenburg County and is part of a homesite preserved by Charlotte Museum of History.
June 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A massive crowd surrounded by tents of vendors in the heart of the city.
Festivals
Savor a “Taste of Charlotte”
The three-day event brings hundreds of vendors and mouth-watering dishes to the heart of Uptown, leaving you wanting more than a “Taste.”
June 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A bridge over a creek in Freedom Park NC
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
Writer Erik Jendresen looks at the camera with his arms crossed with trees in the background.
Arts
Charlotte writer reflects on “Band of Brothers” legacy
Erik Jendresen shared his memories of “Band of Brothers” ahead of the 80th remembrance of D-Day.
June 1, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A group of people cheering while watching the Charlotte Pride Parade in 2023.
Events
Celebrate Pride at these events
While Pride Month is in June, celebrations stretch all summer long to bring the community together.
May 31, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A dinosaur skeleton on a stand inside a dark museum.
Culture
Dinosaurs will stomp into Discovery Place Science
“Ultimate Dinosaurs” combines the Mesozoic Era with cutting-edge technology.
May 29, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Supperland announces speakeasy experience
Guests can savor new cocktails inspired by William Shakespeare.
May 28, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Events
Japan Fest to launch in Charlotte
Prepare for games, music, and food celebrating the Japanese culture.
May 24, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Children playing the violin and reading sheet music.
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
Two cocktails sit on a bar counter with people in the background.
Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Charlotte, NC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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The reflection of a blue heron standing in water with foliage in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
How birds are doing in Mecklenburg County
Some bird species are thriving in the Charlotte area while others are becoming harder to find in an ever-growing metro.
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A billboard showing USA Rugby with the Charlotte skyline in the background.
Sports
Charlotte to host two international rugby matches
The Queen City is set to host two matches featuring USA Rugby at American Legion Memorial Stadium in July.
March 18, 2025
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A group of students in front of a Lovin' Life Music Fest banner holding a large check for $10,000.
Music
Local high school students to perform at Lovin’ Life Music Fest
Students from West Charlotte High School also received new instruments from festival organizers before the major announcement.
March 18, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Dozens of patrons gather in an outdoor brewery at night with hanging lights overhead.
Play
Raise a glass to Charlotte’s beer scene
Whether you favor a crisp lager or sweet stout, we’ve made a list of the breweries around the Queen City.
March 17, 2025
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A UNC baskerball player cheers while dunking a basketball.
Food
Where to watch Carolina teams during the NCAA Tournament
Whether you’re rockin’ Carolina Blue or Wake Gold during the NCAA Tournament (or year-round), there’s a place for you to cheer on your team across the Queen City.
March 14, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A hand in blue reaching toward various shades of pink fabric.
Arts
Local artist curates thought-provoking exhibition
The works of 50+ artists are on display as part of “Sovereign: Honoring Bodily Autonomy” at the McColl Center in Uptown.
March 14, 2025
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Chef Sam Diminich poses for the camera inside his restaurant, Restaurant Constance.
Restaurants
Chef Sam Diminich dishes on James Beard nomination
The Charlotte chef and James Beard Award semifinalist spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about recognition, his passion for food, and the Queen City’s food culture.
March 13, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A crowd of people wave while taking part in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Uptown.
Festivals
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in royal fashion
There’s a wide range of events across the Queen City to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
March 13, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Four women in orange and yellow neon vests and hard hats under red "PIPER" letters in a hanger.
Airports and Transportation
Meet the “Fab Four” collections team at Sullenberger Aviation Museum
This all-female team at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum work to collect and preserve pieces of aviation history — while making history of their own.
March 12, 2025
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