South End is Ground Zero for Towing – The Perils of Parking in a Party Precinct
Thinking about some lavender ice cream at Jeni’s on Camden Road? Tapas and rioja at Barcelona Wine Bar on Worthington Avenue? How about a Hulk Hogan cocktail at... Read more.
How Welcoming Are Charlotte Faith Groups To LGBTQ Communities
The youth director at Temple Israel in Charlotte, Alan Johnathan, describes why many Jewish people are adding an orange to update their traditional Passover seder... Read more.
How Faith Groups and Colleges Are Building on Lessons From COVID
At a recent community event in Charlotte, about 60 faith leaders, students, health officials and educators gathered to sift through what COVID taught them about... Read more.
Next Weekend Marks the New Year for Charlotte Muslims. But It’s a Remembrance of a Historic Event, Not a Party
It’s a confusing question for a teenager at the Muslim Community Center. What’s it like to celebrate the Islamic New Year? “What is she talking about?,”... Read more.
New Restrictions on Hajj Force Charlotte Muslims to Change Plans
A series of new restrictions announced between April and June by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have disappointed Muslims around the world. “I... Read more.
Ride Along with a Charlotte Animal Care Officer – No Longer the Dogcatchers from ‘Lady and the Tramp’
The first call of the day for officer Chris Meyer was about a small black dog tied to a tree. It was a sunny day in the middle of June, and neighbors were concerned... Read more.
A Leader in Therapy Expects COVID and Uvalde To Disturb Charlotte Teachers for Years to Come
As the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system heads into summer break, conversations with two teachers from the same elementary school reveal that they expect to deal... Read more.
How Swimming Coach Jeff Dugdale Won 14 National Titles: Start with a Goal That Makes You Sick To Your Stomach
When Jeff Dugdale was an assistant coach for Duke University’s swimming program in the 2000s, his day job was in pharmaceutical sales for GSK. It was a combination... Read more.
How University Students Are Keeping Ramadan Alive in Charlotte
For about 1,000 Muslim university students in Mecklenburg County, the first celebration of Ramadan since COVID restrictions were lifted means they will be celebrating... Read more.
The First and Only Muslim Domestic Violence Shelter in the Carolinas Welcomes All Faiths
The founder of the first and only Muslim-operated domestic violence shelter in the Carolinas can point to some easy numbers to understand. There are 13,500... Read more.