Opinion: Goodwill's Working Accomplishment
The new Goodwill Opportunity Campus and Levine Opportunity Center on the west side represent hope for a lot of people—and the rest of us
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5 Summer Skin Care Secrets
IN AUGUST, you have to show a little skin to keep cool. We talked to Kelly Wolff, a licensed aesthetician at Charlotte Plastic Surgery, for tips on how to keep our skin healthy. 1. Always wear sunblock. A summer glow…
Editor's Note (August 2016): Shoo-Shoo-Shoo
ONE SATURDAY MORNING about 30 years ago, my father opened his eyes and saw my brother’s face a few inches away, chin on the edge of the bed, waiting. “Dad,” Kenny began, “I think my fish is dead.” Dad looked…
Where Is Charlotte Going With Community Policing?
Police in Charlotte adopted 'community policing' as a philosophy 25 years ago. Is it any closer to working than it was then?
At NAACP-Police Forum, the Start of a Solution
No one knows where the solution ends, but here's where it begins.
Opinion: Transparency Redefined
The governor signs into law a bill concealing police video from the public—in the name of "transparency."
Photo Essay: Black on Black Love Rally (July 9, 2016)
ON SATURDAY, protesters gathered in Charlotte for the Black on Black Love rally. The meeting and subsequent march spread a message of peace, but also was intended to raise awareness of police brutality and racial discrimination. The march began at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters at 6…
The Storm and the Rally
After a week filled with police shootings and an attack on police in Dallas, a search for answers at Charlotte protests
Lucky, Mr. Ford, and the Chief
What we can learn about race, police, and disagreeing with each other from our three most recent Charlotteans of the Year
How to Keep Charlotte Magazine in Your Facebook Newsfeed
FACEBOOK CHANGED their algorithm again, this time lowering the priority of news articles and posts from media companies. But fret not, dear reader. You’re still in control, and you can make Charlotte magazine’s posts once again populate your newsfeed in…
Opinion: Two Rallies, One Big Difference
After the two presidential campaigns make stops in North Carolina on the same day, the distinction between the followers of one versus the other couldn't be clearer.
A Day for Democrats, a Day for Barbecue, a Day for Charlotte
What the Clinton-Obama visit meant for Charlotte
Ron Carlee: The Exit Interview
Friday was Charlotte City Manager Ron Carlee's last day on the job. In a one-on-one interview, he reflects on his tenure, the mammoth issues he faced, and Charlotte's future.
Editor's Note (July 2016): Good Morning, Sunshine
HIS VOICE hits you first, bending around the big basketball arena where people celebrate winners and curse losers. .mobileHide { display: inline;} /* Smartphone Portrait and Landscape */ @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px){ .mobileHide…
Finding Her Voice: Painter Rosalia Torres-Weiner
Local artist uses painting to advocate for the children of immigrants
Opinion: HB2 'Changes'? Oh, Stop
On Tuesday, WBTV reported on draft changes to House Bill 2 that, when examined, are comically inadequate.
Does the Loss of a Newspaper Building Matter?
What the Observer’s new digs mean for Charlotte
How Can LGBT Candidates Run For Office—and Win?
How gay and transgender people might win public office in a post-House Bill 2, post-Orlando landscape.
The Education of Jennifer Roberts
A closer look at the mayor at the center of the nation’s most fiercely fought civil rights battle
Always Welcome. Open for All
Why Charlotte magazine and Where Charlotte magazine are proud to participate in the Always Welcome campaign
#DiscussCLT: The Hard Nut of Affordable Housing
The latest #DiscussCLT forum concerned affordable housing in a city where rents are skyrocketing by the month.
Adam Rhew Joining Editorial Staff
We love this city, and know our readers do, too. We also love great storytelling and features that make you think. We’re excited to announce the addition of an outstanding storyteller and native Charlottean to our editorial staff. Adam Rhew will soon…
Opinion: Charlotte Reacts to Death from Rare Amoeba With Jokes, Emojis
TWITTER, in its most basic form, is a way to curate. We use 140 characters to create the funniest, smartest, most engaging versions of ourselves. That alone doesn’t seem to be a problem, as that urge to maintain and control our public personas precedes…
Last Call With Ron Stodghill: In Search of Calmer Waters
A morning trip to Stone Mountain with a fly-fishing expert, and the peace we find in quiet rhythms
Three Activists to Watch in Charlotte
AFTER THE NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE passed House Bill 2 in March, Charlie Comero printed new business cards. He handed them out to women in restrooms to explain why a transgender man from Charlotte was in there with them. The controversial law…
Talk of the Crown: July 2016
“He is standing in Cam Newton’s shoes this morning.” Oprah Winfrey, speaking at the Johnson C. Smith University commencement ceremony about her boyfriend, Stedman Graham. She said Graham forgot one of his size 15 shoes when they traveled to Charlotte in May…
Mornings in Charlotte: A Photo Essay by Logan Cyrus
EVERY DAY, every dawn, the same sun invents a new city, not quite what it was yesterday, not quite what it was last night, because in cities, the rays bring opportunity—a chance to shake hands and be better, a chance…
Opinion: Why Meck Commissioners Can't Justify Their Own Pay Hike
If the county needs to raise pay to attract the 'best and brightest,' it's time to redefine the term.
