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48-hour guide: How to spend a weekend in Charlotte with Natalie and Jonathan Stewart
By Lauren Levine Corriher | August 10, 2020 Views: This story is proudly presented by Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority – our partner in exploring the Queen City. Things might look a little different lately but there are still fun (and safe) ways to explore Charlotte and support local businesses. Get some inspirationhere. Meet Your Tour Guides Who: Natalie and Jonathan Stewart.
What to know before you visit the Whitewater Center during the coronavirus pandemic
By Emma Way | July 6, 2020 Views: Unlike most activities in North Carolina during the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. National Whitewater Center never fully closed. Throughout the stay at home order, Charlotteans could still go for a walk or bike ride on one of the center’s many trails. Now the Whitewater Center is operating its full roster of activities — including paddleboarding, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing — with social distancing and additional disinfecting measures in place.
21 things to do, see, and eat in Dilworth
By Avery Primis and Emma Way | July 6, 2020 Views: Our Dilworth guide is proudly presented by Wyndham Capital Mortgage. From historic homes to picturesque parks, Dilworth is one of Charlotte’s most charming neighborhoods. If you’re looking to call Dilworth home, let Wyndham help you out with the homebuying process and help you beat out the competition with their automated pre-approvals. Plus, Agenda readers can get up to $500 off closing costs.
Big fireworks shows are canceled, but some 4th of July celebrations are still on
By Avery Primis | June 29, 2020 Views: Popular Fourth of July shows Uptown and at the Whitewater Center are canceled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but there are still some celebrations happening this weekend — in person and virtually. Here are our top picks. (1) Enjoy an al fresco dinner and a (firework) show in Belmont The town of Belmont has been started shutting down its Main Street in downtown to car traffic on weekends to allow for more outdoor restaurant seating.
Project update: Developer plans an overhaul of a site in the heart of Plaza Midwood
By Katie Peralta | June 24, 2020 Views: It’s been almost five months since a local developer bought up one of the most prominent properties in Plaza Midwood. Crosland Southeast, the firm that’s also redeveloping the old Eastland Mall site — paid nearly $50 million for the 12-acre Central Square property. The site includes popular restaurants such as Bistro La Bon and The Roasting Company.
Toucan Louie's takes over Sunstead Brewing space, keeps the beer
By Avery Primis | June 24, 2020 Views: Toucan Louie’s is now open in the former Sunstead Brewing space in South End’s Gold District. Sunstead’s owners will continue brewing beer in the building and Toucan Louie’s will serving it alongside sandwiches and wings. This is Toucan Louie’s second location; its first is in west Charlotte on Rozzelles Ferry Road.
Coronavirus could lead to more prenups. Here’s what Charlotteans think
By Lauren Levine Corriher | June 15, 2020 Views: In a survey of more than 1,500 Charlotte Agenda readers, 62 percent of respondents said they think prenuptial agreements (a.k.a. prenups) are a good idea. The coronavirus pandemic may cause that number to swell, a Charlotte lawyer says. When we covered the topic two years ago, 64 percent of readers were in favor of a prenup. Talk about being consistent.
16 neighborhood swim clubs in Charlotte. Plus, how to join and how much it costs
By Chloe Appleby and Avery Primis | June 15, 2020 Views: It’s hot. Let’s talk pools. There are several options to escape the summer heat: YMCA, Levine JCC, country club pools, public pools, or neighborhood swim clubs. All are restricting capacity right now due to COVID-19, and some are staying closed for the summer. Let’s give a quick rundown on pricing for each: YMCA: For one adult, it’s $73 per month, but that rate can be discounted depending on income (as low as $36 for one adult).
Protests reach Freedom Park and SouthPark neighborhoods
By Michael Graff | June 2, 2020 Views: The woman with the bullhorn held up a hand. “Stop,” she said to the front-line protestors. It was just after 8 p.m., and the last of the sun twinkled in the willow oaks of Charlotte’s most prestigious neighborhood. Hundreds of people were still filling in, filling in. Their three-mile Justice Walk was hitting its homestretch.
43 best apartments in Charlotte, sorted by hot neighborhoods
By Brianna Crane and Avery Primis | May 27, 2020 Views: Note: This Agenda apartment guide is updated a few times each year. If you have feedback, updated data or insights shoot us a note at hi@charlotteagenda.com. Thank you for your help in keeping this the go-to apartment guide for our city. Looking for your next apartment? Here are the 43 best apartment communities in a handful of Charlotte’s hottest neighborhoods — South End, Plaza Midwood, NoDa, Uptown, SouthPark, Montford, and Dilworth.
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