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An art sculpture stands in the foreground against the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
Business
Charlotte’s growth streak continues with 2,600 incoming jobs
Both Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) and Capital Group recently announced plans to open offices in Uptown, adding to the local job market and investing millions into the city.
April 9, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A cozy restaurant dining room with wood floors, wood and black metal tables and brown leather booths.
Food
Meet The Craic, SouthPark’s new living room
The new Irish-themed restaurant in SouthPark promises a diverse menu featuring comfort food, an extensive cocktail program, and a welcoming atmosphere.
April 9, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Festivals
Charlotte StrEATS Festival returns to Uptown at new location
The fifth annual StrEATs Festival will bring foodies and flavors to Uptown’s First Ward Park on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12.
April 8, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of a black warehouse with a dirt construction area behind it.
Education
UNC Charlotte launches school of construction
The Albert School of Construction will begin classes this fall within the William States Lee College of Engineering.
April 7, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Explore local bookstores during the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl
The annual book crawl kicks off Wednesday, April 1, inviting book lovers to visit two dozen shops across the Queen City and compete for prizes.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A room of books and a yellow floor with a sweatshirt that reads "Certified Book Nerd."
Events
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
The Queen City is surrounded by bookstores full of literary works ready for your eyes.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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5 local podcasts to level up your business game
Maximize your commute with these reader and editor picks of Charlotte, NC podcasts for business, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
March 31, 2026
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Bronze statues of two women in 19th-century attire. The left wears a hat and holds flowers, with a backdrop of greenery. The right stands on a bridge, holding a suitcase.
History
Who are the two women on Charlotte’s Trail of History?
We took a look at the trailblazing pair who line the educational trail.
March 27, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charlotte
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that are worth planning ahead for.
March 27, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Food
A conversation with “Top Chef” guest judge Jamie Brown
We sat down with the guest judge to ask about her experiences on the show, and to ask her expert opinion on Charlotte’s food scene.
March 24, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Two people playing table tennis in a neon-lit room. There are pinball machines behind them, and the two are wearing business-casual attire. It is dark outside, seen through large floor-to-ceiling windows.
Sports
Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Charlotte
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
March 23, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
People standing on cheering while watching football on a large screen.
Food
Blinders Sports Lounge celebrates first anniversary with new menu
Since opening in March 2025, Blinders has boasted craft cocktails, elevated bar bites, and curated watch parties like movie nights, sporting events, and more.
March 18, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Illuminated Nagoya TV Tower glowing gold against a dark night sky, surrounded by modern city buildings, with colorful neon lights reflecting across a glass rooftop in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Charlotte’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of CLT, the world awaits.
March 17, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell