The Big Sort: A Major Upgrade to Charlotte’s Recycling is Coming

Charlotte Magazine 7/22 6:38A Carrie Dow

Standing in the middle of Mecklenburg County s Material Recovery Facility, off West Craighead Road in northeast Charlotte, is like being in a version of Willy Wonka s chocolate factory that processes...

The Angel of the SouthPark Barnes & Noble

Charlotte Magazine 7/22 5:20A Jen Tota McGivney

Leigh Robbins found a good reason to interrupt her years-long social media break: She needed to thank someone. But first, she needed to find them. Days earlier, Leigh was in the SouthPark Barnes &...

20 Charlotte Bars With Great Food

Charlotte Magazine 7/22 2:52A Taylor Bowler

Charlotte s beginning to swell with pubs that offer what pubs traditionally do informal atmosphere, drinks, and food but with more refined versions of each. It could be a brewery with duck-fat chicken...

Charlotte Traffic: The Mobility Plan

Charlotte Magazine 7/15 8:46A Greg Lacour

As more and more vehicles clog the city s streets, you may fill the time creeping along in traffic by pondering some relevant questions: What s the plan here? Will the city build more roads? Expand...

Exit 3A on I-277: Inside Charlotte’s Most Hated Interchange

Charlotte Magazine 7/15 8:34A Tess Allen

You take Exit 3A off the northbound lanes of Interstate 277 and onto East 12th Street. Perhaps you re on your way to quaff some beer at Birdsong Brewing or wine at Rosie s. Maybe you re headed to...

Meet Charlotte Young Adult Author Serena Kaylor

Charlotte Magazine 7/15 8:14A Taylor Bowler

When she s not in her surgical scrubs, Serena Kaylor usually sports a flashy outfit and her signature heart-shaped glasses. I think people are surprised that I have a very science-based job, she says....

Do We Really Need the Kids’ Menu?

Charlotte Magazine 7/15 8:04A Taylor Bowler

I recently attended an omakase dinner at Kappo En , a speakeasy-style dining room in the back of Menya Daruma , the Japanese noodle counter in Elizabeth. If you’re not familiar, omakase is Japanese for “I’ll leave it up to you,” and it’s a...

Exploring the Most Popular Online Casino Games of Today

Creative Loafing Charlotte 7/11 6:35A Alan Watts

In the age of the internet, casinos have come a long way. They are now a huge industry that offers customers many different games that cater to their different tastes and thus satisfy their needs…

Cultural and economic factors that contribute to high gambling rates in leading countries

Creative Loafing Charlotte 7/11 6:30A Alan Watts

Gambling is a game that brings about mixed feelings in players – excitement when winning, and sadness when losing. Whichever the case, the number of gamblers around the world continues to experience a...

Sip Your Way Through the Monticello Wine Trail In Charlottesville & Albemarle County, Va.

Charlotte Magazine 7/10 11:16A Charlotte Mag Content Studio

In Partnership with Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Attention all wine lovers! You may know the Charlottesville area for its historic sites like Thomas Jefferson s Monticello....

10 Things to Try if You're Struggling to Relax

Creative Loafing Charlotte 7/9 3:52A Alan Watts

Finding ways to relax in our fast-paced world can be challenging…

Meet Charlotte’s ‘Concha Lady’

Charlotte Magazine 7/8 11:08A Tess Allen

Norma Zuniga has a sweet tooth, so she s always kept up with new bakeries in Charlotte. In 2019, she learned that Cris Rojas, aka The Batchmaker, was opening The Batch House in Wesley Heights. I d...

Meet Bravo Pueblo: A Pop Trio Electrifying Charlotte’s Music Scene

Charlotte Magazine 7/8 1:00A Gavin Edwards

By 1 a.m. early Sunday morning, there s been a lot of hearing damage. The Snug Harbor rock club in Plaza Midwood has been hosting the four-day psychedelic music festival called Springadelia; the...

Design: A Dining Room Blue Streak

Charlotte Magazine 7/8 1:00A Taylor Bowler

As co-founder and principal designer of Dipped Interiors, Vicky Little regularly infuses bland spaces with bold colors, vibrant patterns, and unique textures. Her client s Baxter Village dining room...

How to Prevent My Concrete Patio from Cracking

Creative Loafing Charlotte 7/5 4:57A Alan Watts

Concrete patios are a popular choice for homeowners due to their durability and versatility. However, one common issue that many face is cracking…