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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

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

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

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

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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Staff

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

People standing outside vendor tents in evening time.

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

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

Mother with cancer hugging her daughter.