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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 photo of a street in Charlotte with cars, light poles and electric towers in the foreground with skyscrapers in the background.
Culture
Now open: Charlotte’s first social district, Plaza Midwood
The social district allows open containers through participating businesses.
March 5, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A colorful art mural painted on the side of a brick wall featuring a pair of green eyes and children holding hands.
Arts
Nearly $1 million offered for new Charlotte art projects
The city is accepting new grant requests from local artists.
March 4, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Owner of Tony's Ice Cream, Louis Coletta, holding a cone with vanilla ice cream behind the ice cream counter as employees serve guests.
Food
Get the scoop on Gastonia’s old-fashioned ice cream staple
Tony’s Ice Cream was featured on Southern Living’s list of “most iconic old-school ice cream shops.”
February 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Sunlight hits the leaves on trees in a Charlotte neighborhood.
Culture
Volunteers needed to further grow Charlotte’s tree canopy
Branch out with upcoming opportunities to grow trees and community.
February 23, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Films productions in Charlotte
Arts
Cable series set to film in Charlotte this spring
Productions in the Queen City are gathering awards and A-list stars.
February 21, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The Charlotte skyline at dusk with an orange sunset in the background of several tall buildings lit up.
History
Charlotte: The city named after a queen
Why is Charlotte called the Queen City? Let’s explore our city’s namesake and history.
January 8, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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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
The front of a large white mansion with pillars. The home is pictured in front of a blue sky with a few clouds.
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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Cambrie Juarez
Two people holding hands in front of the Confetti Hearts Wall in South End.
City
What’s your Charlotte love story?
Learn how couples fell in love in the Queen City.
February 13, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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
Variety of chickens in their pen
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
A building with teal and purple rectangles over a brown and orange sign that reads 7th Street Public Market.
Food
Building business: The Market at 7th Street
Housing local vendors, wine connoisseurs, and chefs, The Market at 7th Street is providing more than an Uptown lunch destination.
February 10, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A wooden board with a tomahawk steak and two lobster tails.
Food
Celebrate Valentine’s Day across the Queen City
Win their heart through their appetite by visiting a new dining spot or your local favorite through Valentine’s Day weekend.
February 10, 2025
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Maria Adnado