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The Big Year: A Look Back on 12 Months of Blogging About the 2012 Democratic National Convention

The Big Year: A Look Back on 12 Months of Blogging About the 2012 Democratic National Convention

In recognition of the completion of my ‘big year,’ I recap the last 12 months of DNC blogging by pulling out two notable blog posts from each month, and reflecting on what happened since.

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Posted 09/12/12 @ 03:57 PM

Photos from the Got Your 6 and Lifetime TV Event during the DNC

Photos from the Got Your 6 and Lifetime TV Event during the DNC

Red carpet and concert photos of Eva Longoria and Flo Rida at this exclusive event at Amos’ Southend during the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

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Posted 09/08/12 @ 06:36 PM

The Great Immigration Tug-of-War

The Great Immigration Tug-of-War

Oh, they'll vote for Obama. But you'll have to excuse Charlotte's Latino community if it's less than fully in love with the Democratic Party.

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Posted 09/08/12 @ 11:38 AM

The (Non)Experience of 65,000

The (Non)Experience of 65,000

My firsthand account of what it felt like to expect to attend the closing night of the Democratic National Convention, only to not have.

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Posted 09/07/12 @ 06:44 PM

The Big Clean-Up (PHOTOS)

The Big Clean-Up (PHOTOS)

Uptown Charlotte begins to dig out of TV new sets, barricades and beach sand as the DNC slowly leaves town.

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Posted 09/07/12 @ 03:26 PM

Obama Fever (PHOTOS)

Obama Fever (PHOTOS)

The convention winds down and Charlotte prepares to get back to normalcy. Before all that could happen, the President had to drop in to say "Hello"

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Posted 09/07/12 @ 09:48 AM

Hey, Joe, Nice Verbiage

Hey, Joe, Nice Verbiage

By Day Three of the DNC, a certain level of quality oratory had been reached.

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Posted 09/07/12 @ 01:26 AM

Day 2 of the DNC: Dancing Cops, Rapping Vendors, and the Google Lounge (VIDEO)

Day 2 of the DNC: Dancing Cops, Rapping Vendors, and the Google Lounge (VIDEO)

Our pals at Charlotte Video Project captured Day 2 of the DNC in moving pictures

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Posted 09/06/12 @ 08:04 PM

Exclusive DNC 2012 Coverage

Tales from the Red Carpet

Tales from the Red Carpet

During the DNC, I stalked celebrities. At times, I felt sleazy. But mostly, I had a blast

So? Did They Like Us?

So? Did They Like Us?

Pre-DNC, much ado was made of the predicted 15,000 journalists who would descend upon Charlotte. Post-DNC, one question is on everyone’s minds: What did they think?

Learning Why Downtown is Uptown at the DNC

In which one writer gets schooled on the history. Also: why newspaper writers should harrumph more

The Big Year: A Look Back on 12 Months of Blogging About the 2012 Democratic National Convention

The Big Year: A Look Back on 12 Months of Blogging About the 2012 Democratic National Convention

In recognition of the completion of my ‘big year,’ I recap the last 12 months of DNC blogging by pulling out two notable blog posts from each month, and reflecting on what happened since.

DNC Wrap-Up (PHOTOS)

DNC Wrap-Up (PHOTOS)

Reflecting back on a long week at the DNC.

Day 3 of the DNC: Protesters, Celebrants, Sharpton, Charlie Rose, the PPL, and President Obama (VIDEO)

Day 3 of the DNC: Protesters, Celebrants, Sharpton, Charlie Rose, the PPL, and President Obama (VIDEO)

Capturing the sights and sounds of the Democratic National Convention in moving pictures

Being at the Convention Without Being at the Convention

Being at the Convention Without Being at the Convention

I never did make it to the actual Democratic National Convention. But I'm pretty sure I didn't miss a thing

The (Non)Experience of 65,000

The (Non)Experience of 65,000

My firsthand account of what it felt like to expect to attend the closing night of the Democratic National Convention, only to not have.

Day 2 of the DNC: Dancing Cops, Rapping Vendors, and the Google Lounge (VIDEO)

Day 2 of the DNC: Dancing Cops, Rapping Vendors, and the Google Lounge (VIDEO)

Our pals at Charlotte Video Project captured Day 2 of the DNC in moving pictures

Witness for the Defense: National Journal Breaks Down Clinton Speech

Witness for the Defense: National Journal Breaks Down Clinton Speech

By summoning Bill Clinton as a character witness on Wednesday night, Barack Obama turned to a predecessor he once derided as more transactional than transformational.

Arianna Channels Her Inner Oprah, Cops Dance, Google Gets Exclusive, and More

Inside the DNC reporting on HuffPo's Oasis, Google Lounge, exclusive party at the Bechtler, and more

Stars ‘Got Your Back,’ Military Veterans

Stars ‘Got Your Back,’ Military Veterans

Event tonight features Eva Longoria, Flo Rida, and Democratic Party leaders.

Charlotte Restaurant Reviews

Cowbell: Burgers That Rock

Cowbell: Burgers That Rock

Cowbell serves up fancy burgers with a rock-and-roll attitude


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Near East: Miyagi's Opens in NoDa

Near East: Miyagi's Opens in NoDa

Miyagi’s brings an Asian outlook to pub-heavy NoDa


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Coming Soon: CB Italia

Coming Soon: CB Italia

CB Italia is a new Myers Park eatery from restaurateur Bruce Moffett


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Charlotte Nightlife

Soul Food Chic at Nana's Uptown

Soul Food Chic at Nana's Uptown

Find a swanky crowd—plus down-home food—at Nana’s Uptown


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Shakespeare and Beer at Up Stage

Shakespeare and Beer at Up Stage

In NoDa, Up Stage spotlights the city’s underground theater scene


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News Bite: A sneak peek at Heist Brewery

News Bite: A sneak peek at Heist Brewery


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Exclusive Guides to Charlotte

Get Pickled

Get Pickled

Sour, spicy, or sweet, pickled veggies taste fresh and bright--even in the depths of winter

 Lit Up: 7 Cool Chandeliers at Charlotte Restaurants

Lit Up: 7 Cool Chandeliers at Charlotte Restaurants

The lighting at these restaurants deserve a second look

Pig Out with Charlotte BBQ

Pig Out with Charlotte BBQ

The five-minute guide to Charlotte barbecue

2012 BOB Awards: The Best of the Best

2012 BOB Awards: The Best of the Best

Local Flavor: Restaurants

Local Flavor: Restaurants

These restaurants are among the leaders when it comes to local eateries that feature homegrown ingredients.

             

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