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The Parking Road Shopping Center logo situated above Michael's.
Tourism and Hospitality
Spend your day at Park Road Shopping Center
Park Road Shopping Center boasts open-air shops and dining options + coffee spots, an ice cream stand, and movie theater all in one location.
August 27, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
John Tosco sitting in his office with a guitar, surrounded by signed photographs and instruments.
Music
The organizer behind Charlotte’s free concerts: Tosco Music
Tosco Music has hosted “music parties” across the Queen City for decades, making live music accessible for the community.
August 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Dr. Wes Bellamy smiling at a podium.
Sports
Charlotte to host HBCU March Madness-style tournament
The inaugural Black College Invitational Championship will fill Bojangles Coliseum in March 2025.
August 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
The entrance of Camp North End beneath a blue sky.
Business
Camp North End: capturing the past and future
With upcoming shops and a new residential complex, Camp North End has no trouble finding an identity.
August 26, 2024
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Fireworks going off on a baseball field in the middle of downtown Charlotte.
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A rendering of several apartment complexes surrounding a park.
Development
Eastland Yards taking shape in East Charlotte
The new development will pay homage to the former Eastland Mall while carving out space for new retailers, amenities, and residential spaces.
January 15, 2026
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A black and white photo of Martin Luther King Jr. at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
History
When Martin Luther King Jr. visited Charlotte
The civil rights leader visited the Queen City several times and spoke at Johnson C. Smith University.
January 15, 2026
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A yellow cocktail with a foamed top and dried lemon wedge floating on top next to a candle.
Play
25 spots to grab a drink after work
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best spots to grab a drink after work in Charlotte.
January 14, 2026
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A rendering of a windowed community hub by a road bridge and rail trail.
Development
Market on Morehead to become a community hub in South End
Morehead Street will have a community hub for gourmet eats, cocktails, and live entertainment by mid-March 2026.
January 12, 2026
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Quarterback Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan celebrate on the football field.
Sports
Carolina Panthers’ playoff run reignites Charlotte’s pride
A breakout season, record-setting plays, and a return to the postseason gave the Queen City plenty to cheer about — and restored belief in the team’s future.
January 12, 2026
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The exterior of an acai, smoothie, and juice bar.
Food
South Block opens first location in South Charlotte
The Ballantyne shop will be the first of two South Block locations coming to the Queen City in 2026.
January 9, 2026
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A rendering of a long bar with a gold-framed portrait hanging above.
Small Business
Coffee and cocktail bar to open in Plaza Midwood
Plot Twist aims to be the “cool older sister” behind Trope Bookshop, offering all-day coffees, cocktails, and a hangout space in the community.
January 8, 2026
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Maria Adnado
An exterior photo of Blumenthal's Belk Theater in Uptown, with a skyscraper in the background.
Arts
Blumenthal Arts expands Charlotte’s art scene with immersive experiences
The nonprofit organization aims to broaden its offerings by becoming a launching place for immersive experiences to attract all audiences.
January 8, 2026
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The Charlotte skyline in the background of a water fountain and park.
Culture
Pack up: People are moving to Charlotte from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2025 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
January 7, 2026
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