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🤸 Dreams are taking flight. With the Olympics bringing gymnastics to the world stage, aspiring gymnasts in Charlotte learn to stick the landing. ⬇️
With the Olympics bringing gymnastics to the world stage, aspiring gymnasts in Charlotte learn to fly.
🥇They're going for the gold.
The Queen City is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch. ⬇️
The Queen City is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
Today’s the day 🏈 Carolina Panthers Training Camp begins. If you secured your tickets, here’s everything you need to know 👀
For the first time in team history, the Carolina Panthers will host training camp at the team's practice field outside Bank of America Stadium.
🥂 It’s date night and you’re looking for delicious cocktails in a cozy atmosphere. Good news: you won’t spend much time searching.
The Queen City offers numerous places to savor the drinks and atmosphere of a speakeasy. ⬇️
The Queen City offers numerous places to savor the drinks and atmosphere of a speakeasy.
Drink Up Week is finally here. Here’s the tea — today through Friday, July 26, we’ll be highlighting the best of Charlotte's drink scene, from coffee and smoothies to cocktails and craft beer. And, we’ve got drink deals for you, courtesy of local businesses like Fonta Flora Brewery + Salted Melon Market & Eatery. Get caught up on the deals + details, and happy Drink Up Week, Charlotte. 🥂
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Charlotte.
From star athletes with rigorous training schedules to kids with unique learning needs who require specialized support, North Carolina Virtual Academy serves all K-12 students. 💻
The demand for enrollment is so high that NCVA was recently approved to expand. 👏
North Carolina Virtual Academy is an accredited, tuition-free online charter school engaging K-12 students in personalized learning plans.
Did you know Charlotte has more than 250+ years of history? In this guide, you’ll find a deep dive into the history behind the names of some of the Queen City’s oldest streets.
Charlotte has 250+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
🚲 There's still time to register for 24 Foundation 24 Hours of B***y 2024. The annual cycling event in the Myers Park neighborhood is set for Friday, July 26 — Saturday, July 27.
Cyclists are preparing for 24 Hours of B***y 2024, aiming to raise more than $1 million to support cancer research.
👑 A feast fit for a queen.
Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is back.
Check out which Queen City restaurants are offer three-course dining deals. ⬇️
Many of Charlotte's best restaurants offer three-course dining deals from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 28.
City Editors Maria and Jack sat with chef Bobby Flay ahead of the grand opening of Bobby’s Burgers in SouthPark. Read the entire Q+A before heading to grab a bite. ⬇️
The Food Network chef was in Charlotte to celebrate the grand opening of Bobby's Burgers in SouthPark.
🛍️ It's a place where shopping goes beyond the ordinary.
The home goods store Southern Lion is now open at Carolina Place Mall and hopes to become a shopping destination for the Pineville area. ⬇️
The home goods store at Carolina Place Mall aims to become a shopping destination for the Pineville area.
🥅 There's new ownership for the Charlotte Checkers Hockey Club. Zawyer Sports & Entertainment acquired controlling interest of the team. The move comes six months after becoming a minority partner + acquiring Gastonia Baseball.
New ownership will keep the Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum with hopes to bring more ice facilities and experiences to the region.
🚧 Love to walk along South End’s Rail Trail? You’ll need to find an alternate route.
Starting today, the Rail Trail between Tremont Avenue and Remount Road will temporarily close. Learn why. ⬇️
A redevelopment project forces a busy part of the Rail Trail in South End to temporarily close.
Coffee Republic, a local shop selling coffee, pastries, and custom cakes are expanding in the Queen City. We learned what makes them stand out. ☕️
From roasting their own beans to creating viral lattes, the coffee shop is not only serving quality coffee but expanding its reach in Charlotte.
🎓 Charlotte ranks among the best US cities for new college graduates. Take a look at the reasons why. ⬇️
Graduates seeking jobs, affordable living, and a strong quality of life keep coming to the Queen City.
If you’re at Torrence Creek Greenway within the next week, look around. There’s new art lighting up the tunnel under I-77. Join Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and Huntersville Parks & Recreation during next week’s ribbon cutting to celebrate the new installation.
Park-goers will celebrate the installation of art on a pedestrian bridge at Torrence Creek Greenway on Monday, July 15.
🍽️ It's the end of an era for Harper's Restaurant.
After 32 years, the SouthPark restaurant will end its service on Saturday, July 20. ⬇️
After 32 years, the SouthPark restaurant will end its service on Saturday, July 20.
Giveaway: Calling all foodies — we’ve partnered with Euphoria Greenville to dish out an unforgettable experience for one lucky winner + guest to indulge in a feast for the senses in Greenville, SC, on Sept. 19-22.
The euphoria prize package (valued at $1,680) includes:
🍽 2 tickets to Aged to Perfection, Party in the Park, and Feast by the Field Saturday and Sunday
🛎️ 3-night stay at Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites
Head over to our Instagram for details on how to enter.
Calling all foodies — we’ve partnered with euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival to dish out an unforgettable experience for one lucky winner + guest to indulge in a feast for the senses in Greenville, SC, on Sept. 19-22.
⚽️ Gooooaaaalllllll ⚽️
On Wednesday, Colombia will face Uruguay at Bank of America Stadium as part of the . The third-place match of the tournament will take place Saturday, July 13. Tickets are on sale for both games.
The major soccer tournament will feature two games in Uptown this week, bringing thousands of soccer fans to the Queen City.
🚙 Out and about today in Plaza Midwood? Grab a free ride using Jaunt. Rides on the electric car start at 12 p.m. and run through 6 p.m.
The easy-to-use service will run on weekends through the end of July.
With summer tourist season in full swing, we’ve got travel on the brain. Whether you're looking for international or domestic destinations, it can be nice to find a little familiarity wherever you roam. So we asked ChatGPT to find travel destinations that share similarities with the Queen City. ✈️
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to the Queen City. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
⛰️ Looking to explore the great outdoors?
Check out these hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Charlotte for outdoor adventures. ⬇️
Check out these hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Charlotte for outdoor adventures.
Can’t decide where to watch the fireworks on this Fourth of July? We’ve made a list of where to go for the patriotic display.
Watch the night sky light up around the Queen City for Fourth of July.
Craving a hot dog but don’t feel like grilling tomorrow? We’ve got you covered with a list of places you can visit to satisfy your cravings.
From longtime spots slinging chili dogs to roadside drive thrus, this is your guide to Charlotte's hot dog scene.
The Center City Public Safety Working Group (CCPSWG) announced several initiatives to keep Uptown safe and thriving. We’ve broken down the commitments made to ensure safety ⬇️
The Center City Public Safety Working Group announced its commitments for public safety in Uptown Charlotte.
🛍️ Shopping malls across America have been left in a state that not even Paul Blart could save, and Charlotte is no exception.
Take a tour at the “dead malls” of Charlotte. ⬇️
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Charlotte's past + hope for the future.
Preparing for the Fourth of July? Make sure your fireworks don’t get you into legal trouble. 🎇
As Independence Day approaches, you'll find fireworks on sale at most major retailers — just make sure they're legal to light up your holiday.
🎾 Charlotte tennis fans will be served a star-studded event in the heart of Uptown. An all-new, premier tennis exhibition coming to the Spectrum Center on Friday, Dec. 6.
⬇️ See which tennis all-stars will be playing in the Queen City.
The Queen City is set to host a premier tennis event at the Spectrum Center in December.
It may be near 100° today so let’s think ❄️cool❄️ thoughts.
🩰Preparations are going on now for the Charlotte Ballet’s annual “Nutcracker” performances. Our City Editors got a behind-the-scenes look at the costumes being worked on now for the shows in December.
The Charlotte Ballet team is preparing costume pieces for its annual "Nutcracker" performances in December.
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