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QCity Metro • 16th April 2025

Is Brooklyn Village facing another delay?

The long-awaited Brooklyn Village project may have hit another snag. The project’s lead developer, Peebles, has pledged to build 250 affordable housing units in the first phase of construction

QCity Metro • 4th April 2025

What Mecklenburg County residents should know about measles

As measles cases rise nationally, Mecklenburg County prepares for an outbreak. Learn about symptoms, prevention and what to do if exposed.

QCity Metro • 26th March 2025

CMS proposes $2.09 billion budget for 25-26 school year

District officials said they are bracing for less money from the federal government as President Trump slashes education funding.

QCity Metro • 5th February 2025

Developer lays out new timeline for Brooklyn Village

At a Tuesday meeting of Mecklenburg County commissioners, the Florida-based developer said construction on the 17-acre Uptown project could begin as early as this fall, or as late as next winter.

QCity Metro • 4th February 2025

A Black-owned respite for new moms

“This is a place for mom to heal and bond with her baby,” Selena Williams, co-founder of Ziva Postpartum Retreat, tells QCity Metro.

QCity Metro • 28th January 2025

Charlotte residents may not see a property tax increase this year

At a three-day retreat in Asheville, city officials discussed the prospect of not increasing the property for fiscal year 2025-26.

QCity Metro • 27th January 2025

Black-owned ice cream shop coming to Uptown Charlotte

Social Cow Truck, a family, Black-owned ice cream shop, is coming to the Market at 7th Street in Charlotte this spring, offering various hand-scooped ice cream flavors such as peach, lemon crunch and vanilla. The shop is part of Charlotte Center City Partners’ program, HIIVE.

QCity Metro • 24th January 2025

Charlotte region's population projected to double over next 25 years

The Charlotte region is projected to double its population to 4.6 million by 2050, with most of the growth expected in Mecklenburg County.

QCity Metro • 23rd January 2025

Fifth Third opens financial center on Beatties Ford Road

Since 2021, the Cincinnati-based banking company has invested more than $82 million in various West End initiatives.

QCity Metro • 10th January 2025

Pauline Tea-Bar will close its Beatties Ford Road location

Sherry Waters, who owns The Pauline Tea-Bar & Apothecary, blamed the Feb. 28 closure on low customer traffic and rising rental rates for commercial space.

QCity Metro • 6th January 2025

Black-owned martial arts studio coming to northwest Charlotte

Legacy Martial Arts and Fitness will offer various fitness services and aims to make martial arts more visible in the Black community.

QCity Metro • 18th December 2024

Malcolm Graham will publish book that honors sister who died in Charleston church massacre

Graham, a member of Charlotte City Council, says he hopes the book will offer “a way forward” to combat “hatred, racism and discrimination.”

QCity Metro • 11th December 2024

Charlotte will use a 'civilian response team' to handle minor vehicle crashes

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department created the unit to “lessen the burden on” uniformed officers, the department said.

QCity Metro • 4th December 2024

Black-owned Popbar location to close after eight years in NoDa

A Charlotte couple is closing their popular gelato shop after eight years in NoDa to transition to a mobile truck and cart.

QCity Metro • 25th November 2024

Black-owned dental clinic coming to Beatties Ford Road

Bubbles Pediatric Dentistry will offer various services to children, with construction set to be completed by early next year.

QCity Metro • 20th November 2024

Senior living complex opens in east Charlotte

Crosland Southeast celebrated the grand opening of Evoke Living at Eastland Yards, a mixed-income senior living community, which is the first completed amenity on the Eastland Yards redevelopment project.

QCity Metro • 8th November 2024

Murder suspect gets life in prison with no parole for 2019 killing

Christopher Chisholm was convicted of killing a 56-year-old man in the parking lot of Ayrsley Town Center in southwest Charlotte five days before Christmas.

QCity Metro • 7th November 2024

Meck Dems executive director quits, citing 'intolerable' work environment

Monifa Drayton announced her resignation form the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party on Nov. 6 after what she said was a ‘hostile’ and ‘intolerable’ experience.

QCity Metro • 29th October 2024

Charlotte City Council approves land lease for Hornets' new practice facility

Charlotte City Council approved a 99-year land lease with the Hornets’ new ownership group to build a 160,000 square-foot practice facility, which will cost $10 a year and must be completed by October 31, 2027.

QCity Metro • 29th October 2024

Mecklenburg County introduces free medical kiosks for opioid overdoses and STIs

The vending machines offer free Naloxone, COVID tests, and condoms, to address the opioid crisis, STIs and COVID in Mecklenburg County.

QCity Metro • 29th October 2024

Family files wrongful death suit against travelers connected to fatal incident of Shanquella Robinson

The lawyer representing Shanquella Robinson’s mother has filed charges against the six friends and the U.S. Department of State and the FBI for wrongful death, battery, negligence, civil conspiracy, and failure to investigate the incident.

QCity Metro • 25th October 2024

Millions of North Carolina residents have voted early in general election so far

As of October 24, 2024, more than 2 million voters had cast ballots in the 2024 general election in North Carolina, with Mecklenburg County having 193,392 ballots cast.

QCity Metro • 18th October 2024

Early voters in Mecklenburg talk key issues, democracy and their vote

Black Mecklenburg County voters are concerned about access to abortion, LGBT+ equality and the economy in the 2024 election season.

QCity Metro • 11th September 2024

New Black-owned skate shop, Parts & Service, set to open at Camp North End

Black-owned skate shop Armada Skate Shop is rebranding and relocating to Camp North End, offering a wide range of skating-related goods and aiming to make skateboarding more accessible to the Black community.

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QCity Metro • 28th March 2025

How a Charlotte doctor is reinventing herself as a vegan entrepreneur

Monique May, a vegan chef and entrepreneur, is expanding her business by stocking her Worcestershire sauce in Charlotte's Food Lion stores.

QCity Metro • 12th February 2025

Black Opry to host country music event in Winston-Salem

Founded in 2021 by Holly G., The Black Opry is a collective of Black country artists showcasing the diversity and inclusivity of country music.

QCity Metro • 26th November 2024

Winner of pitch competition shares journey, tips for small business owners

Tanisha Burke, owner of Malaysian Lights Candle Company, started her business after working 20 years in sleep medicine.

QCity Metro • 26th October 2024

Excited crowd shows up to hear Obama speak at rally in Charlotte [photos inside]

Former President Barack Obama held an early vote rally at the Charlotte Convention Center on October 25, 2024, to support presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

QCity Metro • 24th October 2024

Children's play 'Grace for President' teaches kids about the power of being bold

“Grace for President,” a children’s play based on a picture book, teaches children about democracy, agency, and the importance of asking questions.

QCity Metro • 21st August 2024

Charlotte's housing crisis comes to life in immersive theater experience

A new immersive experience called “Kudzu: A Story of Belonging” is set to open in West Charlotte, exploring housing inequality in the city and inviting guests to interact with actors and sets in a story that reflects aspects of being displaced.

QCity Metro • 28th June 2024

Mother remembers son killed by police: 'I just want people to see him as a human being'

Former lawyer Dennis Bodden was fatally shot by an off-duty Pineville Police seargant in May 2024. His mother remembers him as a flawed but “good person.”

QCity Metro • 21st June 2024

'Dad never got into retirement; that's what drives me'

Tyrone Floyd, owner of Floyd’s Soul Food, talks about his decision to close the restaurant his father founded in 1986.

QCity Metro • 22nd May 2024

Charlotte woman receives highest honor from NC Governor for 30 years of public health service

Angela Lee recieved one of the highest honors in the state recently after her dedication to the public health sector for more than three decades.

QCity Metro • 21st May 2024

'I have fought against depression...but it’s won': Suicide rates rise among Black women

Black women have experienced a significant increase in suicide rates, with experts citing factors such as achievement, pressure, and mental health, and advocates emphasizing the importance of removing stigmas and seeking support to prevent suicide.

QCity Metro • 15th March 2024

Faith Between the Lines: Black woman shares look into Hoodoo practice

Chantelle Sauls, who practices Hoodoo and uses tarot cards and psychic abilities, often felt alienated at spiritual events where she was the only Black person. So, she created her own space.

QCity Metro • 1st March 2024

Beyond Black History: Charlotte native Diane Oliver's writing gains global acclaim, 60 years after death

Diane Oliver’s short stories, which focus on Black life in the South and her experiences growing up in Charlotte, have been making waves on the literary scene 60 years after she wrote.

QCity Metro • 23rd February 2024

Black family's struggle to get diagnosis for son highlights healthcare disparities

For the Peterson family, getting a diagnosis for SYNGAP-1 Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and other aliments, was an uphill battle.

QCity Metro • 7th February 2024

The complicated legal status of cannabis in North Carolina explained

North Carolina has legalized hemp products with limited amounts of Delta 9 THC, but there are no regulations or age restrictions, and the quality of the products can vary depending on where they’re purchased.

QCity Metro • 30th January 2024

The Parker family: Triumph and hope for more Black doctors

The Parker family, consisting of four doctors, has shown the importance of representation in the medical field, despite the low representation of Black doctors in the United States.

Triad City Beat • 9th February 2023

‘I questioned if I was broken’: Members of asexual and aromantic community share their stories

Being the last letter of an acronym comes with its disadvantages.

The Courier-Tribune • 8th February 2022

Fallen hometown hero, Chris Hoover, cherished for his positive impact on community

Fallen hometown hero, Chris Hoover, is cherished for his positive impact on the community.

The Courier-Tribune • 31st January 2022

The many, colorful histories of a 170-year-old farmhouse in Randolph County

The many, colorful histories of a 170-year-old farmhouse in between the hills of Asheboro and Thomasville.

Southeast Ohio magazine • 7th December 2020

A Tale of Two Stations – Southeast Ohio

Explore the hidden history of these Hidden Underground Railroad stops.

WOUB Public Media • 8th October 2021

David Newell Visits Our Neighborhood To Talk About Mister Rogers Neighborhood, His Role As “Mr. McFeely" And The Importance Of Public Broadcasting

David Newell visits our neighborhood to talk about Mister Roger's neighborhood, his role as “Mr. McFeely” and the importance of public broadcasting.

Columns

The Courier-Tribune • 10th January 2022

Passion for news: Meet Destiniee Jaram, the Courier-Tribune's economic development reporter

Hi y’all! My name is Destiniee Jaram — pronounced Destiny (I get that question a lot). I am the Courier-Tribune’s new economic development & data enterprise reporter.

The Post • 4th March 2019

Query a Queer: Caring about the black community after Black History Month

February is over and with that brings an end to Black History Month. Don’t keep your support limited to only February.

The Post • 21st February 2019

Query a Queer: In honor of fallen black people

There are more stories in black history than Harriet Tubman, Tamir Rice and Martin Luther King Jr.

The Post • 6th February 2019

Query a Queer: What is white privilege?

Let's define it.

The Post • 14th October 2018

Query a Queer: The problem with preferred pronouns

How can the phrase “preferred pronouns” be hurtful to some people?

The Post • 30th September 2018

Query a Queer: Homelessness and queer folk

November is National Homeless Youth Awareness month.

Odyssey • 9th August 2018

Dealing with The End-Of-Summer Blues

Mental health Tips for Dealing with the Summer Blues

Podcasts

Ohio Humans • 3rd April 2024

Episode 17: Ohio University Journalism Students

Our guests in this episode are Destiniee Jaram and Jack Boden. Both are undergraduate students in the journalism program at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and they share their perspective on the profession for which they are preparing themselves.