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Meet the new social club creating friendships while supporting Charlotte's unhoused population
Charlotte Coffee Club is a new social group that meets monthly with two main goals: making new friends and supporting Charlotte's unhoused population.Why it matters: Many reasons, including the country's ongoing loneliness epidemic, the challenge many face in making friends in a new city, and recent statistics showing nearly 3,000 people are experiencing homelessness in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.Catch up quick: Charlotte native and fitness instructor Phill Reed started Charlotte Coffee Club with his friend Jon Livermore in January. Shortly after meeting at a local run club — another popular method for making new friends in a new city — they made plans...
How Charlotte’s city manager will keep the city from dying
Cities are either growing or dying, Marcus Jones told a group of business leaders at a luncheon Tuesday.Why it matters: As city manager, Jones' job is to ensure Charlotte is doing the first one.Case in point: Charlotte doesn't want to be St. Louis, Jones says. St. Louis had a population of 857,000 in 1950. Now it has 281,754 residents, and that number continues to decline yearly.Charlotte is among America's fastest-growing cities with more than 911,300 residents as of 2023.The big picture: Jones says Charlotte is at an "inflection point" — a term he's used before to justify the city's first...
French-inspired mansion in SouthPark with a carriage house listed for $13.25M
This French-inspired château in SouthPark just hit the market for $13.25 million.Why it matters: The eight-figure price tag makes it Mecklenburg County's most expensive listing at the moment.Context: The home belongs to Michael J. Bailey, a North Carolina-based executive, chairman for Davinci Jets and co-founder of the food service company Elior North America.Steve Lonnen with SL Home Group has the listing.What they're saying: "The privacy and security of this home is incredible and to be in the middle of town you'd never know it," Bailey said in a statement to Axios. "It's so serene, quiet and peaceful. You can't hear...
Some American Airlines ticket counters will temporarily close and move outside for Charlotte airport construction
Some American Airlines ticket counters at Charlotte Douglas International Airport will temporarily close July 9-21 and some will be relocated outside of departures. Why it matters: American Airlines accounts for 90% of all daily flights at CLT. Plus this is the airport's busiest summer ever, officials say, and it's happening amid major construction on the terminal lobby. What to expect: American Airlines ticket counters between Checkpoints C-E, roughly eight-12 total, will temporarily relocate for construction of the terminal lobby expansion, which includes new ticket counters. Four ticket counters and four kiosks will be located outside door two on the...
5 things to know about Opera Carolina's new leader
Shanté Williams' love affair with opera began during her time at The Ohio State University, where her adviser suggested she listen to opera to help her study. Why it matters: Williams, a venture capitalist, is the first person of color and the first woman to lead Opera Carolina. Driving the news: Williams assumed the role of general director on July 1. She succeeds James Meena, who remains with the organization as artistic director.Here are five things to know about Opera Carolina's new leader. Williams is a Charlotte native.Williams, who was born in 1982, grew up in east Charlotte and graduated...
Charlotte restaurant Harper's is closing after 32 years in SouthPark
Cherished SouthPark restaurant Harper's is closing its doors later this month.Why it matters: It's another Charlotte institution soon to be lost and torn down. A bank will take its place, CharlotteFive reported.What they're saying: "We wish we could say this is our decision, but it simply is not," Tom Sasser, owner of Burke Hospitality Group, said in a press release. "We are working on a new location for a new iteration of Harper's, and hope we will be able to share more information soon."Flashback: Harper's first opened in December 1987 on Woodlawn Road, where the Honey Baked Ham Company now...
New Mexican restaurant El Malo opens in Plaza Midwood, speakeasy-style bar coming soon
El Malo takes inspiration from traditional Tijuana-style taco shops like the ones you see in San Diego and other parts of Southern California, owner Andre Lomeli tells Axios.Why it matters: Lomeli has a history of bringing Southern California food to Charlotte. His other restaurant, Taqueria Mal Pan in SouthPark, has some of the best burritos in North Carolina, according to Yelp. Its California burrito is a San Diego staple.Dig in: El Malo's menu consists of tacos like al pastor and Tijuana-style birria tacos, to name a few, plus quesadillas, burritos, nachos and California fries. On its drink menu, you'll find...
Get outdoors this week in Charlotte with live music, free movies, sporting events and more
Looking to soak up some sun this week? Grab the SPF and get outdoors with live music, baseball games, movie screenings, farmer's markets and so much more.Monday, July 8⛺️ Enjoy camp-inspired cocktails and treats at Billy Sunday's CAMP pop-up. | Times vary | Free | Details🎨 Get creative with Skillpop's Watercolor for Wellness workshop in Camp North End. | 6:30pm | $42 | Details🌹 Watch the premiere of "The Bachelorette" at Streetcar (and get half off bottles of wine). | 8pm | Free | Details🎺 Enjoy live jazz by local artists at Petra's Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session. | 7pm...
Roughly a third of Charlotte bus stops are just signs
Failure to make bus stops nicer is one of the biggest criticisms of the Charlotte Area Transit System, but leaders say it's a top issue to address.Why it matters: It pours, it freezes, it's record hot. Curbs are tight, and too close to fast-moving cars for comfort. But people who rely on transit have no choice but to wait in these places for long durations.State of play: Advocacy group Charlotte Urbanists has taken it upon itself to raise money and place hand-built benches at stops. You'll also see riders leave makeshift chairs (and even hay bales) next to bus signs.By...
Charlotte hosts Copa America semifinal and third-place match
A major soccer tournament will take place in Charlotte this week. Why it matters: Charlotte is no stranger to hosting international soccer, but this is the first time the CONMEBOL Copa America tournament will stop here. Context: Copa America is South America's championship, meaning countries like Argentina and Peru play each other. The 2024 tournament is a special edition that has been co-organized by CONMEBOL [the governing body of South American soccer] and Concacaf [the confederation the United States is in]. Ten CONMEBOL teams and six Concacaf guest teams started the tournament. Now it's down to the final four teams....
Local coffee chain expands to new neighborhoods, towns
Waterbean Coffee is expanding to 20 locations, including a prime spot in NoDa.Why it matters: Waterbean Coffee was once one of the rare places to find specialty coffee in the region. Today the brand is growing faster than ever despite the spike in competition.Driving the news: Waterbean's 16th location opened in Denver, N.C., last weekend, just weeks after its Morganton location opened.Next up will be Gastonia and a third spot in Hickory.NoDa and Davidson stores are in the works.Zoom in: The NoDa shop will be 1,500 square feet in a stand-alone building at NoDa Wandry, a new apartment development that's...
The company claims to be the nation's largest outdoor movie series and the only one for adults 21+.
NightLight Series — a new movie-viewing experience — is coming to Charlotte, co-founder Patrick Cline tells Axios.Why it matters: Traditional movie theaters are struggling to recover from pandemic closures.What they're saying: "We really wanted to beef up the traditional outdoor movie night experience to make it feel like a mini festival," Cline says.Zoom out: The company claims to be the nation's largest outdoor movie series and the only one for adults 21+.NightLight currently operates in Columbus, Nashville, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Miami.NightLight has dubbed their experience "social cinema."Each event features local food trucks and restaurants, a curated drink menu, a DJ, lawn and card games, and designated photo ops in locations close to the city's skyline.What to expect: Screenings include classics like "Top Gun," "Bring It On" and "Jurassic Park," but no new movies.Advance tickets are listed for $11 in most cities.A season pass includes access to every event, early entry and a vote on future movies.What's next: Cline says the NightLight series will open in Charlotte in the next 12–18 months. The venue hasn't been chosen yet.Zoom in: Outdoor movie events are popular in Charlotte. Crossroads Cinema, for example, is free every Thursday night at Camp North End.
22 things to do in Charlotte 4th of July weekend
Let the 4th of July celebrations continue into the weekend at Sycamore Brewing, or wind down with yoga at multiple locations.Friday, July 5🎶 Carowinds Summer Music Fest kicks off its ten-day event with LeAnn Rimes on Friday and the Bret Michaels Parti-Gras Tour on Saturday. | Included with park ticket | Times vary | Details🍿 Take the kids to watch "Despicable Me 4" at Accenture IMAX Dome Theatre. | $19.95+ | Times vary | Details🎳 Treat your partner to a night out with bowling and arcade games at Spare Time in Pineville. | $25-$100 | 6pm | Details🥃 Grab your...
The best things the Axios Charlotte team ate in June 2024
It might be hot girl summer, but our team said "bring on the carbs" in June. Sweet potato gnocchi from Dandelion Market in Uptown"Dandelion Market's sweet potato gnocchi with its brown butter sage cream sauce is one of my favorite dishes in the city. I had to stop by before they close their 5th Street location on July 21. Hopefully, it will remain a staple when they reopen." — Ashley Mahoney, reporter Sweet potato gnocchi ($11). Photo: Ashley Mahoney/AxiosMagical pizza from Bird Pizzeria in Optimist Park"I wanted to taste what all the hype was about after a small white house in Optimist...
Passengers voice frustration with Charlotte airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the busiest in the world and officials expect record-breaking passenger traffic for the Fourth of July holiday.Why it matters: There are several big projects ongoing to modernize the airport, which means travelers have been experiencing delays getting in and out of CLT. By the numbers: The airport expects 1.18 million passengers between July 2-8, a 12% uptick compared to 2023. 191,000 of those passengers are expected to be local passengers departing from Charlotte, which is a 15.6% increase compared to last year, according to the airport. Zoom in: Charlotte tied for 69th...
USAir Flight 1016 crashed in Charlotte 30 years ago
Today, a memorial for USAir Flight 1016 stands at the new Charlotte Douglas Airport overlook. It honors the people who died on board the flight from Columbia, S.C. to Charlotte on July 2, 1994. Why it matters: "Airplanes don't fly nearly as much into thunderstorms as they used to, as a result of the accident," former Charlotte Douglas International Airport aviation director, Jerry Orr, said in 2004. Flashback: "The plane broke into three parts, and burst into flames," Charlotte Observer writer David Perlmutt wrote in 2004. Capt. Michael R. Greenlee equated the fall to "a rug being pulled out from...
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