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Parks and Recreation
Discovery Place announces name for new nature museum
The reimagined museum in Freedom Park will offer a place of learning and exploring Charlotte’s natural wonders.
January 16, 2025 03:25 PM
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Jack VanderToll
An artist's aerial rendering of a green park space that will be Eastland Park.
Parks and Recreation
Plans growing for east Charlotte’s Eastland Park
The ~4.5-acre urban park will feature walking trails, covered picnic space, a playground, sprayground, and dog park.
January 2, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Dozens of seniors take part in a chair yoga class in a gymnasium.
Live
Activities for older adults around Charlotte
The Queen City is packed with fun options to spend a day for anyone in their golden years.
October 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A GIF of tents, visitors, and vendors at the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival.
Sponsored
🎃 We’re carving out some time for fall festival fun
Enjoy a weekend of gorgeous views, local shopping, and tasty eats at the annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival.
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Sports
Charlotte tennis leaves plenty on the court
Tennis serves up ample opportunities for game play, exercise, and community in the Queen City.
September 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An artist's rendering of a new park space in Uptown Charlotte with a hanging light fixture above the plaza.
Development
Design unveiled for Uptown’s McColl Park
The upcoming space celebrates Charlotte’s heritage and legacy of former Bank of America CEO, Hugh McColl.
August 29, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
CLTtoday Pickleball Charlotte Sharon Lakes
Sports
Where to play pickleball in Charlotte
Playing pickleball in Charlotte is easy when you stop by one of these local indoor and outdoor courts, including Mecklenburg County courts and more.
August 7, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
A group of people in various colored shirts playing sand volleyball.
Sports
Get that “ace” playing beach volleyball in Charlotte
Whether serving for fun, building community, or dreaming of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games, get your feet in the sand at volleyball venues across the Queen City.
July 29, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Music
Catch a free concert around the Queen City
Summertime brings many free concerts you can attend + enjoy an evening outdoors.
June 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A copperhead snake slithers over a branch in a herpaquarium.
Travel and Outdoors
Tips to prevent summertime snake bites
The summer months are peak snake bite season in the Carolinas.
June 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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
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City
South End to look brighter when Rail Trail Lights return
The Rail Trail is about to become illuminated with never-
before-seen light installations celebrating nature in the Queen City.
February 6, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A stadium packed with thousand of people watch NFL players on the football field during the Super Bowl.
Football
The year the Carolina Panthers went to the Super Bowl
Led by quarterback Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers had an electric season but came up short on becoming Super Bowl champions.
February 5, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A collage of music artists set to perform for Lovin' Life Music Fest.
Festivals
Lovin’ Life Music Fest announces more names to the 2025 lineup
Lovin’ Life Music Fest has dropped upcoming names including Ludacris, The Revivalists, and Switchfoot to perform in Charlotte.
February 5, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A brick sign showing Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's SouthPark regional branch in front of the brick building and parking lot.
Events
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library launches annual book club competition
Book Club Madness is designed to share readers’ love of books and celebrate book clubs throughout the county.
February 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A phone with a screenshot of an Exit 3A game with the actual image of exit 3A from I-277.
Games
Local programmer creating game about Exit 3A
The video game brings Charlotteans laughter regarding what’s considered to be one of the most stressful exits off of I-277.
February 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A group of people sit on a patio of a covered restaurant watching a football game on a monitor.
Restaurants
Charlotte restaurants are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday
Charlotte restaurants are celebrating the Super Bowl by offering watch party experiences and delicious deals to enjoy the big game.
February 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A street wall painted depicting prominent local African American figures in Charlotte.
Events
Celebrating Black History Month in Charlotte
Learn about local Black history through art, books, food, and community at these events around the city.
February 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Charlotte skyline at sunset.
Development
Nearly $4 billion invested in Charlotte’s upcoming development
From new construction to re-imagined development projects, there’s a lot to look forward to in the Queen City.
January 31, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A woman's hand holding an open box of pizza in front of a black food truck.
Live
A guide to Charlotte’s pizza scene
Enjoy a slice of the Queen City’s must-try pizza shops
January 31, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
An exterior shot of the signage of Leluia Hall in South End.
Food
The wait is almost over: Leluia Hall to open in March
CLTtoday got a sneak peek of the upcoming Leluia Hall restaurant opening near Dilworth and South End.
January 30, 2025
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Jack VanderToll