Jan 24 2018

Media Advisory: Pride Magazine celebrates 25 years of success in Charlotte

For 25 years, the Pride Awards has recognized and celebrated achievement in Charlotte’s African American community. This year the gala highlights 25 years of success in Charlotte. This year’s event will explore the topic “Are the generations really so different?”

Jan 18 2018

Media Advisory: Walmart to Host Free Health Screening Event in Charlotte

Charlotte Walmart stores will be hosting the first Walmart Wellness Day event of the year on Saturday, Jan. 20. This free health screening event provides residents an opportunity to learn valuable health information.

Dec 5 2017

Carolina Family Services hosts free Christmas event for local families

Set in a spectacular winter wonderland, Carolina Family Services will be hosting a free Christmas event December 9, 2017 from 11 am until 2:30 pm. The inaugural Christmas with Santa event is open to public and will include many family-friendly activities.

Nov 19 2017

Polished Nail Bar Opens New Charlotte Location in Waverly Community

Polished Nail Bar, Charlotte's premier nail and waxing salon, recently announced it has expanded into southeast Charlotte's Waverly community with its sixth location in the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Nov 15 2017

One Month Before ACA Deadline: What do North Carolinians Need to Know?

North Carolinians only have one month to enroll or re-enroll in quality, affordable health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The fifth open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ends December 15. During this open enrollment period, uninsured North Carolinians are able to select plans that fit their needs and budgets on the Marketplace.

Nov 9 2017

Charlotte’s Food Culture Celebrated in Newly-Published Cookbook

The official launch event will take place November 9th at 5:30pm at JCSU’s New Science Center Atrium and will feature a sampling of menu items directly from the cookbook

Nov 2 2017

Small Business Conference emphasizes entrepreneurship in Historic West End

2nd Annual Charlotte Small Business Conference focuses on increasing entrepreneurship and small business ownership in Charlotte's Historic West End neighborhood.

Oct 23 2017

Apparo’s New White Paper Explores Nonprofits transforming Charlotte with Technology

Apparo, a Charlotte-based nonprofit that connects other nonprofits to corporate volunteers, today announced the organization’s new white paper that explores how technology is enabling local nonprofits to execute their missions more efficiently and effectively with technology education, training and affordable IT solutions.

Oct 17 2017

University City Partners presents first Charlotte Kids Fest

The first and only festival of its kind in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region, the Charlotte Kids Fest will expand educational and entertainment options for children and their families. Introducing families to the campus of UNC Charlotte, attendees will experience four main interactive areas

Oct 11 2017

Charlotte Housing Authority Recognizes Housing America Month by Focusing on Charlotte’s Need for Affordable Housing

It’s getting expensive to live in Charlotte and the city’s most vulnerable residents, including working families, are having a hard time finding safe, affordable housing in the Queen City because rents and home prices continue to increase faster than wages.