Behind Charlotte-Bred, Tanzania-Focused Nonprofit The Lunch Project
In her work, attorney Rebecca Wofford cares about the whole flock
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Where to See Fourth of July Fireworks in Charlotte: 2018
Charlotte Symphony’s Celebrate America July 1 This yearly Independence Day celebration lands on the first day of the month this time around, with the performance at 8:15 p.m. at Symphony Park in SouthPark. Expect the classics: "God Bless America," an…
Podcast Gives Old-Time Piano Music New Life
MOST OF ETHAN USLAN’S piano gigs are at retirement homes. He prefers it that way. “They listen. When I talk about the pieces, I see what people respond to and what they don’t,” Uslan says. “When I make little jokes, I…
Q&A: The Hundred Story Home Author Kathy Izard
Kathy Izard didn’t set out to home the homeless, and she certainly didn’t plan on a writing a book, especially one that dives so deeply into her upbringing and her mother’s battle with bipolar disorder. In The Hundred Story Home…
Charlotte's Concierge Practices Point to Past to Create Medicine’s Future
PETER TAYLOR Dr. Marshall Silverman and Dr. Holly Smith of Signature Healthcare in SouthPark. LET'S START with good news. Americans are living longer. Now, a challenge: Our population is growing and skewing older, which means more people and more health…
A Revolution Is Happening in Davidson
Growth and political tension prompt residents to ask if the town needs saving
Charlotte Lawmaker Carney Announces Breast Cancer Battle
Longtime N.C. House Rep. Becky Carney, a Charlotte Democrat, announced from the House floor Wednesday that she’s undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
4 Must-Visit Arcade Bars in Charlotte
THE ARCADE is having a renaissance. And it comes with beer. Long a token of malls and after-school hangouts, the arcade has been reborn through a mix of potent nostalgia and local beers. Since Barcade (capital B) opened in Brooklyn…
Jake Paul Allegedly Causes Trouble at Carowinds
Controversial YouTube star Jake Paul reportedly got into a bit of trouble on Monday at our very own Carowinds amusement park. As he rode a mobility scooter around the park, his team allegedly encouraged a crowd of fans to follow him and…
Charlotte Magazine Essay Wins National Magazine Award
Jesse Soloff’s essay “Our Last Home,” which appeared in the April 2017 issue of Charlotte magazine, won the “Essays/Commentary/Criticism” award at the 33nd-annual National City and Regional Magazine Awards on Monday. This year, the national awards ceremony was held in…
How to Make a Locally Sourced Pizza at Home
Pop your own pizza in the oven or on the grill for an easy way to entertain. Food writer Cat Carter shares the best ingredients to keep it seasonal and local
Style Q&A: Heather Batt of Hayden Olivia
Heather Batt launched her uptown wedding boutique weeks before the market crashed in 2008. Ten years later, business is thriving
Perspective: Asking the Right Questions Can Present New Experiences
IT'S HARD to teach someone to be curious. It may not be possible. Some people are more naturally interested in new experiences than others. Our experiences reinforce or challenge that natural “set point” as we sort them into memories that…
Editor's Note (June 2018): A Pizza Problem
MY STOMACH seems to be rejecting the medications I’m taking for a sinus and ear infection, and I think of Denis’ dad, Miles. Only a few days before I became this sad sight—lying on my side in bed, trying to…
2018 World Cup: Where to Watch in Charlotte
GOOOAAALLLLL! Few things compare to watching a heated soccer match with some of the sport's diehards. Beers clank, spilling onto outfits, and vocal chords stretch when an underdog team sneaks the ball beyond the opposing keeper's grasp, with fans singing…
The Grand Bohemian Breaks Ground in Uptown
Richard Kessler plans on bringing funk to Charlotte's hotel scene
Modern Refresh in Myers Park Showcases Family Heirlooms
THE MOMENT Rosa Plaza Dest signed on to a design project in Myers Park, she knew it would test her skills. The homeowners wanted Dest, owner of Rosa Dest Interiors, to refresh the interior of their traditional brick home, while…
Along the Way: Lessons on Guns and Other Things
How one sentence from my father shaped my perspective on a complicated national conversation years later
Where Are the Cankerworms This Year? We Asked an Expert.
For the past three decades, the emergence of cankerworms has accompanied the blossoming flowers and running weather during spring. This season, the little green caterpillars that always seem to find a home on cars or people’s heads were nearly absent…
Shopping: Summer Shoes That Shine
ADD INTEREST to your summer wardrobe with metallic sandals. Gold, silver, and bronze tones capture the sun's glimmering spirit and complement any warm-weather look. (Clockwise from top center) GENTLE SOULS BY KENNETH COLE LACE-UP GLADIATOR, $160, Copper Penny, 980-299-2641; ANCIENT…
Life Lessons: Dianne Chipps Bailey
Faith and courage mark an attorney’s quiet influence
Meet the Episcopal Minister Who Has Led Hundreds of Funerals with Grace
THIS WAS 35 YEARS AGO, but Rev. Lisa Saunders still remembers the day a mourner had to run up to the lectern and hand her a handkerchief. It was during the funeral of the church secretary she had worked with…
Inside a Saturday Morning with Charlotte’s Soccer Faithful
IN MY EARLY 20S, back when I graded most things as either amazing or awful, I was the proud founder of an intramural soccer team named “I Hate Soccer.” The gist was that we were made up of people who…
Inside Charlotte USA’s Regional Challenge
In wake of the city’s failed Amazon bid, there are new questions about the Charlotte Regional Partnership’s ability to recruit companies
The Story of Charlotte, Part 2: A Fighting, Trifling Place
As the Revolution swirls around Charlotte, allegiances are formed, a college rises, and a city carves out an identity
5 Things to Know About the BOB Awards Party on June 1
All your questions answered.
Encounter Between Charlotte Educator, Legislator Shows Why Rally Mattered
EIGHT MINUTES BEFORE the North Carolina Legislature convened at noon on Wednesday, Rep. John Autry stepped into the doorway of his Raleigh office wearing an apple made of construction paper on his lapel. It read “Char/Meck.” At the same moment,…
It’s Time for a Mental Health Movement
MORE THAN A DOZEN groups and causes have designated May as a month for awareness. Mental Health Month is just one of those. This month also marks the 17th anniversary of my own battle with depression. I thought I’d escaped the…
