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Youth participating in community service

Charity

Local Organization Seeks Youth Making Positive Change in Charlotte

Charlotte organization searching for youth making a positive change in the community Local youth making a difference in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A local organization in Charlotte, Canopy Housing Foundation, is seeking nominations for youth who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the community. The organization presents the ‘Y.E.S. Award’ each year, which stands for Youth Excellence in Service. This award recognizes young individuals in the area who

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Community

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

"Sustainability Summit Discussion Panel"

Community

Charlotte Sustainability Summit Returns to UNC Charlotte Center City

Charlotte Sustainability Summit Returns to UNC Charlotte Center City Charlotte, NC – SHARE Charlotte and Carben Events are thrilled to announce the return of the Charlotte Sustainability Summit to The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. This full-day event will feature workshops and discussions led by various nonprofit organizations, city and county leaders, highlighting the collaborative efforts to advance sustainability in Charlotte. Event Details The Charlotte Sustainability Summit, originally

May 16, 2024 No Comments

Events/What's Happening

Charlotte News: Local Website Unavailable to International Users

Charlotte News: Local Website Unavailable to International Users Access Denied Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, may have noticed a recent issue preventing international users from accessing a popular local website. This website, known for providing a wide range of news and information ranging from community events to weather updates, has become unavailable to individuals outside of the United States. Error 451 Upon attempting to visit the site from a foreign

May 15, 2024 No Comments

Events/What's Happening

TMGOC Ventures Marks Moxy Charlotte Uptown ‘Topping Out’ Milestone

TMGOC Ventures Marks Moxy Charlotte Uptown ‘Topping Out’ Milestone May 6, 2024 By Jack Hale CHARLOTTE, N.C. – TMGOC Ventures (TMGOC), a real estate and development private equity firm, has reached a significant milestone with the ‘topping out’ of the upcoming Moxy Charlotte Uptown. The new Marriott-branded property, designed for Millennials and business travelers seeking a blend of work and play, is set to open in Q1 2025 following the

May 8, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte Symphony Unveils Mobile Stage in Corridors of Opportunity

Charlotte Symphony Unveils Mobile Stage in Corridors of Opportunity Charlotte, N.C. – April 18, 2024 The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and the City of Charlotte joined forces today to introduce the Symphony’s new mobile stage with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This innovative platform is set to host the CSO Roadshow concert series, offering residents a unique opportunity to engage with and appreciate music in a whole new way. Increasing Accessibility and

April 20, 2024 No Comments

City council voting on urban development plan

Community

Charlotte City Council to Vote on Ballantyne Development Plan

Charlotte City Council to Vote on Ballantyne Development Plan Charlotte, NC – April 15, 2024 The Charlotte City Council is gearing up for a pivotal vote on the proposed development plan for Ballantyne, a prominent neighborhood in the city. The plan has stirred up a mix of excitement and concern among residents and local officials. Background The Ballantyne development plan aims to transform the area into a vibrant mixed-use community

April 16, 2024 No Comments

Cinema

The Untold Story of a Local Librarian’s Highly Anticipated Documentary

The Story Behind a Local Librarian’s Highly Anticipated Documentary City of Charlotte – Home – Logo Published on April 09, 2024 By Kayla Chadwick-Schultz Introduction “Are you a librarian?” It’s a seemingly innocent question, probably asked by someone who just wants to know more about your profession, right? Well, not for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Digital Production Librarian and Archivist Rodney Freeman. In his experience, that question

April 11, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte High School Students Learn How to Make Dreams Happen

Charlotte High School Students Learn How to Make Dreams Happen Three Charlotte Students Attend Prestigious Leadership Summit Three high school students from Charlotte recently had the privilege of attending the prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy leadership summit in Florida. The event, held at Walt Disney World, brought together exceptional teens from all over the country to learn, connect, and grow their leadership skills over a four-day period. The Application Process The

April 11, 2024 No Comments

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