October 2009

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	The Big Squeeze The scale of this year's CMS budget cuts is breathtaking. But perhaps we should look at this as an opportunity. Plus: what the kids have to say about it all By Jill Waldbieser The Best Public High Schools Our exclusive, first-ever ranking of the area's top public high schools Edited by Blake Miller
	Special Coverage: A Mayoral Race That Matters Man of the Past If elected, Democrat Anthony Foxx would be Charlotte's youngest mayor, by one year. But for a young guy, he has quite a history with the city. And that's what he's counting on By Jen Pilla Taylor Being John Lassiter Despite more than a decade in elected office, Republican John Lassiter is relatively unknown. He's also closely linked to the incumbent. His chances in November's election may depend on how well he emerges from both his own and Pat McCrory's shadow By Melissa Hankins
	Land of Apples Long before Johnny Appleseed and long before Washington state became the nation's number-one grower of apples, Henderson County was the birthplace of America's most iconic fruit By April White

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Life Lines
Even in a sputtering economy, our trees stand tall. So we've got that going for us
By Laurie Prince

First Person
I gave up the Internet for three wonderful weeks. And now I'm pretty sure I want an iPhone
By Van Miller

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Review
NoDa's Crêpe Cellar hits a sweet and savory mark

À la Carte
News and gossip from the city's restaurant scene. Plus, talking with chef Jeremy Sabo of just opened Vivace and organic street cuisine in uptown

Nightlife
Aloft's w xyz bar is the classically cool place to chill at the EpiCentre

Trends
The area's six best (unexpected!) burgers

Guide
The city's savviest restaurant listings