Joint Venture Will Bring Mixed-Use Campus To Monroe Road

A creative mixed-use campus known as Oakhurst Commons will be coming soon to Charlotte. Crews will transform the former office property at the intersection of Monroe and Wendover (4000 Monroe Rd.) to have the site ready for occupancy by the summer. The 135,000-square-foot redevelopment in the Echo Hills neighborhood will include a social hub, common […]

OMG Donuts & Coffee Opens In Southeast Charlotte!

The Southeast side of Charlotte just got a whole lot sweeter. A Concord donut shop that doesn’t shy away from calling itself fabulous, using the familiar exclamation, OMG, recently opened a sister location in Charlotte. OMG Donuts & Coffee serves just what its name implies, but in a larger than expected fashion, featuring cases of […]

Biketoberfest Takes Cyclists on Fall Ride Through Charlotte Oct. 24th

Here’s a fun way to cycle Charlotte for a good cause this October. The upcoming Biketober fundraiser event benefiting Sustain Charlotte is being held Sunday, October 24th, and you’re invited to lend your support to the cause and participate in this urban bike riding adventure. Sustain Charlotte advocates for more green transport that contributes to […]

Phase 1 Work Gets Underway On ‘Commonwealth’ Development In Plaza Midwood

In Charlotte, the corner of Central and Pecan avenues is slated for 12-acres of development in the city’s eclectic and ever-improving Plaza Midwood neighborhood. Developer Crosland Southeast and investment company Nuveen Real Estate are beginning work this fall at the former shopping center parking lot. Both firms purchased the $50 million property in March of […]

CityLYNX Gold Line Streetcar Open for Passenger Service | No-Fare til Jan

If you’ve been waiting for Charlotte’s CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar to expand its footprint in the city, the wait is over! The new service debuted at the end of August 2021 and will operate fare-free through January of 2022 from 5 am to 2 am, every 20 minutes. The CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar is part […]

Luxury Residential Community Coming To Historic Property In Plaza Midwood

Charlotte’s historic Plaza Midwood is getting a new community of luxury residences and a ticket to preservation all at the same time. The Terranova Group, a Greenville-based residential developer, is redeveloping 2.9 acres surrounding 2400 Mecklenburg Avenue and its central landmark: the 1920 Victor Shaw House. The Victor Shaw House, also referenced as the Knowlton-Shaw […]

Southern Strain Brewing Coming Soon To Charlotte

Southern Strain Brewing is opening a second location, expanding its popular establishment beyond historic downtown Concord to Charlotte later this year. Southern Strain’s newest outpost is an ideal spot for their brand of small-batch brews and rustic touches. Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood on Central Avenue fits the bill with the brick, wood, and metal railings at […]

New Mediterranean Grill Opens at Charlotte’s Optimist Hall

Made-from-scratch Mediterranean eats are just around the corner in Charlotte. Healthy food choices have almost become the standard now. Average Americans peruse grocery aisles for trending descriptives like “organic,” “non-GMO,” “cage-free,” and “local.” So, it only makes sense that fast-casual food chains would get on board to offer their version of environmentally friendly and conscious […]

Two Lake Norman Towns Rank Among Top 10 Lakefront Spots In The US

Are you dreaming of a lakefront lifestyle? Here’s some news you need to know! According to the latest report from the personal finance website WalletHub, two of the nation’s best waterfront spots are towns on Lake Norman. Located 20 miles north of Charlotte, the lovely Lake Norman is North Carolina’s largest man-made lake, spanning more […]

Second Topgolf Location Opens In Charlotte!

Ready to tee off? University City in Charlotte recently welcomed the city’s second Topgolf to the market on June 4. The 65,000 square foot venue is located near Charlotte’s IKEA just off of Interstate 85 and features multi-level golf-themed activity experiences that include dining, restaurant, and bar options. Covering an impressive 14.2 acres, Charlotte’s newest […]