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5 03, 2019

New Name, Old Place: Optimist Hall

By |2019-03-05T12:44:22+00:00March 5th, 2019|What's New|

This former mill was built in 1892 as Tompkins Hall, but just one block away from the Parkwood Station of the Light Rail, this redevelopment is being reborn as Optimist Hall.  The project brings together an exciting collection of food [...]

26 02, 2019

Where to “Marie Kondo” Your Stuff

By |2019-02-26T15:10:23+00:00February 26th, 2019|What's New|

The good news is you were super inspired after watching Netflix’s “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”. The bad news is your garage or basement is piled with things that no longer bring you joy. No one told you how overwhelming [...]

16 02, 2019

New Growth in Charlotte

By |2019-02-16T12:30:32+00:00February 16th, 2019|What's New|

Noticed the new apartment builds going up all over Charlotte? Well, get ready to see a lot more. According to a study by the National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association, Charlotte is expected to need at least [...]

30 01, 2019

Neighborhood Drama

By |2019-01-30T15:24:19+00:00January 30th, 2019|What's New|

Imagine stopping by a relative’s house and finding strangers have moved in, with an elaborate plot to acquire the house legally. That’s exactly what happened to a Davidson area family and their historic $2,000,000 home. According to the police, a [...]

16 01, 2019

Cheap (But Not Skimpy) Date Spots

By |2019-01-16T14:00:23+00:00January 16th, 2019|What's New|

  Whether you’re looking for an easy, low pressure date spot for meeting someone for the first time or you just want to go on a date that won’t break the bank after you pay the babysitter and get yourself a drink, Charlotte has [...]

7 01, 2019

Tour Charlotte’s Street Murals

By |2019-01-07T16:53:06+00:00January 7th, 2019|What's New|

Do it for the gram.     Or for the culture.     If you haven’t seen them yet, check out The Talking Walls festival — 17 mural artists painting 16 new murals around Center City Charlotte—debuted this past fall in Charlotte.     Southern Tiger Collective’s Alex DeLarge and IMEK Studio’s [...]

25 12, 2018

Treats and Sweets

By |2018-12-25T09:22:57+00:00December 25th, 2018|What's New|

  It’s the season for indulgence and special treats -- I won’t tell your trainer if you don’t! Whether you need to fill out a dessert table for your holiday dinner, or just bring a treat to a party, the holiday season is the [...]

16 12, 2018

Holiday Woes Catered Away

By |2018-12-16T12:41:36+00:00December 16th, 2018|What's New|

  What’s your favorite part of the holiday season? Is it trying to calculate how many days you need to thaw a twenty-pound bird? How about waking up at 4am to start the meal or All. Those. Dishes!   This season, give yourself the gift [...]

9 12, 2018

Defining a Buzzword

By |2018-12-09T12:44:25+00:00December 9th, 2018|What's New|

Buzzwords are everywhere. If you’re aware, in the last several years you’ve probably seen mention of one when talking about neighborhood development or real estate in Charlotte:  Gentrification.     The concept can seem confusing—who’s complaining about a new Panera bread in their neighborhood? [...]

1 12, 2018

The Novice Guide to Cheap (Real) Art

By |2018-12-01T11:54:41+00:00December 1st, 2018|What's New|

  Your significant other is right. It’s time to let the Scarface poster go. Or even the Starry Night, if you’re fancy like that. You are an adult. With a mortgage, more than one checking account, and your own health [...]

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