Renew Brew: Behind Charlotte Water’s Unique Beer Partnership
In a unique and groundbreaking collaboration, Charlotte Water, Town Brewing Company, and Xylem have come together to create Renew Brew, a limited edition pale ale made from recycled water. This innovative project marks the first of its kind in the Carolinas and has sparked conversations about sustainability and the value of water in the community.The idea for Renew Brew was initially proposed by Jeremy Selan of Charlotte Beer Collective, with Brandon Stirewalt, Director of Operations at Town Brewing Company, recalling, "They were looking for sustainable projects within...
Charlotte Symphony Unveils Mobile Stage in Corridors of Opportunity
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 18, 2024) – The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO), in collaboration with the City of Charlotte, has introduced a mobile stage aimed at enhancing accessibility to music and arts in the community.Speaking at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "One of the shared goals between the city and the Symphony is to increase accessibility to the arts and eliminate barriers to enjoying music, arts and culture in the area." He also highlighted that the mobile stage will serve as...
Experience Arts & Culture at BOOM Charlotte
Clear your calendars for April 26-28! BOOM 2024 will be Charlotte's seventh annual arts festival, taking place at Camp North End for three days this spring, featuring an exciting installation around the Charlotte Arts & Culture Plan.At BOOM, you can expect a multifaceted and immersive art experience with an eclectic mix of dance, music, theatre, poetry, visual art, film, and more. The festival consists of two distinct parts – BOOM Fringe and BOOM Intersection.According to the organizers, "BOOM allows for easy flow between Fringe and Intersection. The goal is to...
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Study ranks Charlotte #7 worst city in America for marijuana use
Charlotte, North Carolina is ranked the 7th worst “weed city” in America, according to a new report released by Real Estate Witch and cannabis shopping site, Leafly.
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Cooking Up Careers: ATV Culinary Day
Published on March 14, 2024The City of Charlotte's Housing and Neighborhood Services department recently held an inspiring event aimed at guiding young individuals towards exploring diverse career paths. The Alternatives to Violence (ATV) Culinary Day brought together various organizations to provide hands-on experience and valuable insights into the culinary arts field.Dr. Raquishela Stewart, Deputy Director of Housing and Neighborhood Services, expressed the event's purpose of enlightening young people about the array of opportunities available to them. Stewart...
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Meet the Women Behind Charlotte’s Landscape
Published on March 14, 2024 by Kayla Chadwick-SchultzThe City of Charlotte's Landscape Management division is not just about maintaining green spaces; it is also about breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes. In a field historically dominated by men, five remarkable women, Natasha Warren, Victoria Aguilar, Laurie Reid, Kourtnie Vincent, and Erin Oliverio, are making waves and reshaping the landscape industry in Charlotte.Natasha Warren, who joined the Landscape Management team in 1998, reflects on the lack of diversity she initially encountered in the industry....
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Fast Five with Alyson Craig
Published on March 14, 2024, Alyson Craig, the director of the Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department, shared insights about her role and reflections on Women's History Month.Alyson Craig leads the department, overseeing various initiatives such as the Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance. She expressed her excitement about working in public service and shaping Charlotte's future, mentioning the importance of the ongoing implementation of the comprehensive plan and UDO.Regarding her team, Craig emphasized the dedication of the...
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Tillis, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Increase Agricultural Exports
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have recently called on the Biden administration to prioritize increasing U.S. agricultural exports in a letter addressed to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The senators expressed their concerns about the decline in critical markets for U.S. agricultural exports and highlighted the importance of expanding market access for American food and agricultural products.In the letter, the senators stated, “We write to express deep concern with the continued erosion of critical...
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Grier Heights Cemetery Restoration Aided by Matching Grant Program
On February 18, a special event celebrated the efforts to restore the St. Lloyd Presbyterian Church cemeteries, located in Grier Heights and SouthPark, key historical sites that reflect the church's enduring legacy in Charlotte.The project, supported by a Neighborhood Matching Grant from the City of Charlotte, is currently focusing on the cemetery in Grier Heights, positioned behind Thompson Child and Family Focus near Wendover and Marvin Road. This phase of the restoration utilized ground-penetrating radar to uncover unmarked graves within the 0.85-acre site.Dr. Stacey...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Laken Riley Act in the Senate
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced the Laken Riley Act in the Senate, a piece of legislation aimed at addressing issues related to illegal immigrants who commit specific offenses. The act would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal immigrants involved in theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses and ensure that these individuals are detained until they are removed from the United States. Additionally, the bill grants state attorneys general the authority to take legal action against the Secretary of Homeland...
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Tillis Leads Effort to Stop Sanctuary Cities, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens, and Provide Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Policies
Senator Thom Tillis has introduced two bills aimed at combating sanctuary cities and ensuring the safety of communities by deporting criminal illegal aliens. The first bill, the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act, seeks to provide justice for victims harmed by sanctuary policies. Senator Tillis expressed, "For too long, we have watched local jurisdictions...release dangerous criminals back into their communities and put innocent lives at risk."The second bill, the Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act, aims to clarify detainer authority and incentivize cooperation...
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Charlotte Selected as a Bloomberg American Sustainable City
Charlotte has been selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies as one of 25 U.S. cities to join Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities, a three-year initiative aimed at implementing transformative local solutions to build low-carbon, resilient, and economically thriving communities. The city's Mayor Vi Lyles expressed the city's commitment by stating, "Charlotte will lead as a global city by continuously improving, protecting, and preserving the environment, its community, and economy, while ensuring equity and resilience for today’s and future generations."Bloomberg...
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City Releases Revised Draft Charlotte Future Policy Map and Manual
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 12, 2024) — The Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department has announced the release of three significant deliverables for Community Area Planning, marking the conclusion of the second phase of a five-part process over two years.The revised draft of the Charlotte Future 2040 Policy Map, as stated by The Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department, has been updated to reflect community comments and strategic planning efforts made during the Community Area Planning process. This Policy Map serves as a crucial tool providing guidance...
