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Art

What’s Happening, Charlotte: Your Weekend Planner (May 31 – June 2)

What’s Happening, Charlotte: Your Weekend Planner (May 31 – June 2) Baseball and Scavenger Hunts on Friday This weekend, Charlotte offers a variety of events to enjoy. On Friday, May 31st, the options include: DeRay Davis: Catch the multi-faceted comedic force, DeRay Davis, who has conquered the stage and the big screen. Charlotte Knights: Head to a baseball game featuring fireworks for added excitement. Orville Peck – Stampede Tour: Enjoy

June 3, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte CATS Hosting Community Meetings For Bus Shelter Artists

Charlotte CATS Hosting Community Meetings For Bus Shelter Artists Charlotte, N.C. – CATS, the Charlotte Area Transit System, is giving the community the opportunity to meet local artists Nico Amortegui and Bree Stallings, who will be incorporating art glass into new bus shelters. Attendants at the meeting will be able to see the initial design concepts and give feedback to the artists and CATS staff before the design is finalized.

June 1, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte Ordains New Bishop For The First Time In 20 Years

Charlotte Ordains New Bishop For The First Time In 20 Years HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Franciscan priest Father Michael Martin was ordained a bishop on Wednesday to lead the Diocese of Charlotte. In a historic ceremony that drew over 1,500 attendees, including several bishops and a cardinal, Father Michael Martin was ordained as the new bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte. The diocese, which spans 46 counties in the western half

June 1, 2024 No Comments

Art

City of Charlotte: Fast Five with Lina James

City of Charlotte: Fast Five with Lina James Deputy City Attorney Lina James Shares Her Insights and Experiences By HERE News As the Deputy City Attorney for the City of Charlotte, Lina James brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. In a recent Fast Five interview, James shared her thoughts on working for the city, her biggest priorities, and what Asian American Pacific Islander Month means to

June 1, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Block Love Charlotte Expands Offerings with New Day Services Center

Block Love Charlotte Expands Offerings with New Day Services Center Upcoming fundraiser scheduled with funds tight for beloved organization Deborah Phillips knows what it’s like to need help. There was a time in her past when Phillips was forced to flee a domestic violence situation with her son and her dog, all of whom slept in a van for a few nights until they could find a room that would

May 31, 2024 No Comments

Events/What's Happening

Music and prayer greet Bishop-elect Martin on eve of ordination

Music and prayer greet Bishop-elect Martin on eve of ordination HUNTERSVILLE — Music soared and voices lifted high at a special evening of praise and prayer led by Bishop-elect Michael T. Martin on Tuesday night at St. Mark Church in Huntersville. Bishop-elect Martin will be ordained and installed as the fifth Bishop of Charlotte this week. Most recently a Conventual Franciscan priest serving in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, he succeeds

May 30, 2024 No Comments

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

Events/What's Happening

Charlotte Heat Heightens Into Memorial Day

Charlotte Heat Heightens Into Memorial Day The city of Charlotte is experiencing a surge in temperatures as Memorial Day weekend approaches, with highs soaring well into the 80s on Saturday despite scattered showers and storms in the region. The heat is expected to continue into Sunday, with temperatures nearing 90°, a level not seen in the area for almost a year. Severe Weather Alert on Memorial Day Weather experts are

May 28, 2024 No Comments

Cinema

Netflix’s Ultimatum Charlotte Stars Lisa And Brian Get Engaged

Netflix’s Ultimatum Charlotte Stars Lisa And Brian Get Engaged May 24, 2024 Deeandra Michel, CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Stars of season two’s “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” Lisa Horne and Brian Okoye are engaged. The couple – who left the show during episode two after Lisa revealed her pregnancy – recently celebrated their son Mason’s first birthday, which Brian took as the perfect opportunity to propose to Lisa. “Everything happens

May 27, 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

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