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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 02, 2025 02:51 PM
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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
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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
Two people in blue lawn chairs listening to live music at a park
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
A boat carrying an American flag atop a body of water with a jet ski in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Places to boat around Charlotte
Consider spending a sunny day on a boat around the Queen City.
May 23, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Events
History and whiskey combine in unique tasting event
The Charlotte Museum of History is hosting its annual Twelfth Night event, celebrating the state’s history of distilling spirits.
December 20, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Live
2024-2025 winter weather trends for Charlotte
Prepare for winter weather with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 19, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Charlotte skyline at sunset.
City
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
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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
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