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Uptown Charlotte Sees Improvement in Public Behavior Following Reinstatement of Criminal Penalties

Uptown Charlotte Sees Improvement in Public Behavior Following Reinstatement of Criminal Penalties Residents Report Decrease in Public Nuisance Incidents Uptown Charlotte residents have reported a promising improvement in public behavior following the city council’s decision to reinstate criminal penalties for certain offenses. Instances of public defecation and drinking, which had been on the rise, have significantly decreased in recent weeks, according to local reports. City Council Reinstates Criminal Penalties The

May 27, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Charlotte: Faculty and alumni receive Creative Mecklenburg Grants

Charlotte: Faculty and alumni receive Creative Mecklenburg Grants Faculty and alumni from the College of Arts + Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are among 54 artists to receive the 2024 Creative Mecklenburg Grants from the Arts & Science Council. Grant Details The grants, open to Mecklenburg County-based artists of all disciplines, provide funding of up to $3,000 each. Grantees represent creative disciplines from visual art and

May 25, 2024 No Comments

Cinema

Charlotte Welcomes TikTok Star Matt Rife for Netflix Special

Charlotte Welcomes TikTok Star Matt Rife for Netflix Special By Carmichael Cruz CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News)—TikTok sensation Matt Rife and Netflix are in town to shoot his latest comedy special, which will air on the streaming service. Rife has a sold-out six-show run at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte and audience members from the first night of the show are reporting that a camera crew and producers were present to

May 24, 2024 No Comments

Art

Carolina Noise: Nigel Malone Delves into the NC Hip-Hop Sound

Carolina Noise: Nigel Malone Delves into the NC Hip-Hop Sound If you’re a fan of the Charlotte hip-hop scene, you’ve likely been touched by the imprint of Nigel Malone. Powerfully soft-spoken with a humility that carries the authority of experience, the multi-talented creative who’s also known as NXGXL could be described as a jack of all trades. As a rapper in his teens, Malone trained under figures that would rise

May 24, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Charlotte: Mobile Book Collective Offers Free Books to Promote Literacy Accessibility

Charlotte: Mobile Book Collective Offers Free Books to Promote Literacy Accessibility Free mobile collective gives away books to people in the community A nonprofit organization gifted 12,000 books in its first year. Books on the House: Bringing Literature to the Community Books on the House is a free mobile book collective founded by Kat Varner and Jesse Brown in the Charlotte area. The nonprofit aims to promote literacy accessibility by

May 22, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte: Inaugural Mecklenburg County Fair Opens Friday May 24th

Charlotte: Inaugural Mecklenburg County Fair Opens Friday May 24th The Inaugural Big Mecklenburg County Fair will open on the grounds of The Park Expo & Conference Center (800 Briar Creek Road; next to Bojangles Coliseum) Friday, May 24 through Sunday, June 2. Amusement rides, prize-filled games, live entertainment, and traditional carnival foods are planned for the 10-day event. Family-Friendly Fun The carnival midway at the Fair will be provided by

May 22, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Exploring Charlotte’s Delectable Street Food Scene

Charlotte’s Street Food Scene A Guide to Charlotte’s Street Food When it comes to satisfying your cravings for delicious and diverse street food, Charlotte is the place to be. With over 200 food trucks roaming the streets and various pop-up food carts and stalls, the Queen City’s street food scene is thriving. From traditional favorites to innovative fusion dishes, Charlotte has something to offer for every palate. Global Street Eats

May 21, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte Symphony’s Mobile Stage Meets People on Their Own Turf

Charlotte Symphony’s Mobile Stage Meets People on Their Own Turf By HERE News Bringing Music to Underserved Neighborhoods In a bid to make music more accessible, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has launched a new initiative with its mobile stage. Taking their performances outside of the usual uptown venues, the symphony is now bringing their music directly to the people in long-underserved neighborhoods in Charlotte. Connecting Through Music The innovative mobile

May 21, 2024 No Comments

Community

Next to Normal Is Alive at the Queens Road Barn

‘Next to Normal’ Is Alive at the Queens Road Barn Arts & Culture Center Stage Charlotte, NC – July 4, December 7, September 11, and October 7 are all dates we remember for their historic meaning to the nation and the world. A similar earthshaking significance can descend on a single day in the life of a relationship, a marriage, or a family that can reverberate for generations—whether or not

May 20, 2024 No Comments

Community

City of Charlotte Honors Officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards

City of Charlotte Honors Officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 16, 2024) – In a night dedicated to celebrating community policing, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) honored ten outstanding officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards ceremony. The event, which took place on May 16, 2024, recognized officers who have made significant contributions to building positive relationships with residents and communities within Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Exceptional

May 19, 2024 No Comments

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