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Mobile museum helping to combat youth violence in Charlotte

Mobile museum helping to combat youth violence in Charlotte Former correctional officer using mobile museum to help combat youth violence CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A former correctional officer is using a school bus to help combat the rise in youth crime across the Mecklenburg County area. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention categorizes youth violence as a serious public health problem across our nation. A recent report from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg

March 22, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte: Kennedy’s ‘Thursday Night Bridge Circle’ Meets Its Quota of Quips – and More

Charlotte: Kennedy’s ‘Thursday Night Bridge Circle’ Meets Its Quota of Quips – and More Since the last time a live performance was watched at St. John’s Baptist Church in 1987, the game of bridge has not been a part of many people’s lives. However, Ray Kennedy’s play, The Thursday Night Bridge Circle, running at Theatre Charlotte through March 24, brings the world of bridge back to the forefront. A Lighthearted

March 22, 2024 No Comments

Art

Charlotte SHOUT! Returns: What’s New in 2024

Charlotte SHOUT! Returns: What’s New in 2024 In Partnership With Charlotte Center City Partners March 18, 2024 Charlotte Mag Content Studio, In Partnership with Charlotte SHOUT! Spring brings not only a renewed energy and vibrancy to Uptown Charlotte but also a sprawling, transformative experience in Charlotte SHOUT!—a 17-day festival that offers a sensory feast around every corner. This year, you’ll find both returning favorites from past years and entirely new

March 20, 2024 No Comments

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Community

City of Charlotte Celebrates Global Recycling Day

City of Charlotte Celebrates Global Recycling Day What You Need to Know About Recycling in the Queen City Happy Global Recycling Day to all who celebrate, and the City of Charlotte hopes that includes you! Now in its seventh year, Global Recycling Day is celebrated annually on March 18. This year’s theme is #RecyclingHeroes. We encourage you to spotlight the heroes in your neighborhoods and communities. Who goes above and

March 20, 2024 No Comments

Events/What's Happening

Rock Steady Boxing Program Helps Charlotteans with Parkinson’s Disease

Rock Steady Boxing Program Helps Charlotteans with Parkinson’s Disease CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Rock Steady Boxing at Charlotte gym, Just Workout, aims to help manage the effects of Parkinson’s Disease. Rising’s Rachael Maurer met some of the program’s trainers to learn how this works and why it is so important. How Rock Steady Boxing Program is Making a Difference The Rock Steady Boxing program in Charlotte is offering a unique approach

March 19, 2024 No Comments

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Cooking Up Careers: ATV Culinary Day in Charlotte

Cooking Up Careers: ATV Culinary Day City of Charlotte Encourages Youth Exploration of Career Paths Young students in Charlotte had the opportunity to explore different career paths at the recent Alternatives to Violence (ATV) Culinary Day event organized by the City of Charlotte’s Housing and Neighborhood Services department. The event aimed to inspire young people aged between 13 and 15 to consider careers in the culinary arts and provided hands-on

March 17, 2024 No Comments

Events/What's Happening

Celebrating Women in Charlotte’s Landscape Industry

Meet the Women Behind Charlotte’s Landscape Published on March 14, 2024 By Kayla Chadwick-Schultz The City of Charlotte’s Landscape Management Division The first thing I noticed after parking outside of the City of Charlotte’s Landscape Management offices off Tuckaseegee Road was the landscaping. Seems obvious, I know, but there was something so unique about it. It was creative and bright and diverse. I found myself wanting to learn more, but

March 17, 2024 No Comments

Culinary

Savor Charlotte returning to the QC in March

Savor Charlotte returning to the QC in March Over 80 restaurants are celebrating Charlotte’s diverse, culinary scene from March 12-26 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey through our beloved QC? If so, read on because Savor Charlotte has returned, highlighting local restaurants and culinary artists during this two-week-long exceptional event. Customers can look forward to special offers, exclusive menus, and hands-on classes at more

March 15, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Seminarians Hit the Streets of Charlotte to Help the Homeless with New Ministry

Seminarians Hit the Streets of Charlotte to Help the Homeless with New Ministry Diocese of Charlotte Seminarians Start Homeless Support Mission Project Charlotte, NC — Two Diocese of Charlotte seminarians, Jordan Haag and Matthew Hennessy, have launched a new ministry to assist men and women experiencing homelessness in Uptown Charlotte. The initiative began just before Ash Wednesday and sees the seminarians, along with volunteers, walking the area around St. Peter

March 15, 2024 No Comments

Concerts

Cage The Elephant Bringing the Neon Pill Tour to Charlotte!

Cage The Elephant Bringing the Neon Pill Tour to Charlotte! CHARLOTTE – Cage The Elephant is set to rock the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte on Sunday, August 4th as part of their Neon Pill Tour. The band will be joined by special guest Bakar for what is sure to be an electrifying night of music. Win Tickets Before They Go On Sale! Tickets for the concert go on sale

March 13, 2024 No Comments

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