Tamales, Hallacas, and Humitas, Oh My! Unwrapping a Corn’y Holiday Tradition in Charlotte
Tamales very widely by region. We take a look at the hallacas of Venezuela with help from the staff at Los Chamos on South Boulevard in Charlotte.... Read more.
Charlotte Is Becoming Friendlier to Pedestrians. But Nationally, It Ranks Close to Last on Walkability
While Charlotte has become more pedestrian friendly in recent years, the city still has far to go, according to organizations that work to improve walkability. ... Read more.
911 Response Times are Getting Better, But People are Still Left Waiting
One evening in January, James Holtzclaw called 911 after being involved in a minor car accident. “I was put on hold for four minutes before I even... Read more.
Leaders in the arts offer a few ideas on saving Charlotte theater
After almost three years of near-death experiences for Charlotte theater organizations, arts leaders say they have a few new ideas about how to survive. ... Read more.
DeLesslin George-Warren Considers Himself A Pollinator on the Catawba River
In an environment marked by disappearing lakes and rising wildfires, DeLesslin George-Warren believes the people of the Catawba Nation raise an existential question:... Read more.
Charlotte’s Going Rate to Housesit and Take Care of a Dog? $100 to $140 Per Night
Demand for pet-sitting is booming in Charlotte as dogs and cats acquired during the pandemic stay at home while owners return to the office or take summer vacations.... Read more.
With Evictions Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Charlotte Attorneys Describe Human Consequences
Evictions in Mecklenburg County have returned to pre-pandemic levels and are now averaging 2,500 per month, a rate that keeps Charlotte among the nation’s top... Read more.
Hamilton, Wicked, and Immersive Van Gogh — Are They Art Interlopers in Charlotte?
As the city of Charlotte rethinks the way it supports the arts, a grassroots organizer offers a simple point of view. Prioritize Charlotte artists, and art... Read more.
What’s a Digital Strike? 15-Year-Old Activist Mary Ellis Stevens on Protesting Safely in Charlotte in a Pandemic
A 15-year-old Charlotte high school student has become a role model for responsible climate activism. Effective protest during COVID-19 can take many forms, she... Read more.