Powered by: Building homes, communities and hope through affordable homeownership in the Charlotte Region. The third time proved too much. Twice before the apartment that Lapri Holmes shared with her teenage daughter had been vandalized, but now — after the third incident — Holmes had made up her mind: She would one day own her own home
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will offer fare-free rides on Saturday, Feb. 4, aboard all its trains and buses. The move commemorates Transit Equity Day, a nationally recognized day to promote “equity and accessibility in public transit,” CATS said in a statement. The day also honors the legacy of Rosa Parks, whose refusal to
Profound Gentlemen is a nonprofit organization for male educators of color to discuss educational equity, student achievement and what it’s like being among the educator minority in their school. The organization was founded in 2014 by Jason Terrell and Mario Jones after noticing neither had a space to talk about issues they faced as a
“It’s been quite a ride.” That’s how the newly appointed president and CEO of University City Partners described his experience thus far in his new role. Just one month after starting the position, Stanley sat down with QCity Metro to share what he’s come to know and appreciate most about the University Area. Originally from
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in south Charlotte. According to a news release, shortly before 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a call about shots fired in the 6000 block of Pineburr Road. When officers got there, they found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on scene. Free Newsletter
It’s finally here. Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar, a Chicago-based restaurant, is set to open this Friday, Feb. 3. A ribbon cutting will be held to welcome its first wave of customers, and according to an Instagram post from the restaurant said they will serve guests until 2 a.m. Eliot Mosby, owner of the Charlotte location, said
Photo: Youtube Screenshot The Carolina Panthers can compete for the Super Bowl next season, according to new head coach Frank Reich. Reich spoke to the media for the first time on Tuesday since being hired last week. He told reporters that his team philosophy is very similar to the Philadelphia Eagles, a team who is
Once again, America has a front-row seat to a familiar old film: Violent policing of African American men. And once again, I am angry. I’m sad. Once again, like many others, I am horrified. This time feels different, though. This time, I feel a sense of shame that wasn’t so much a part of previous
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a fatal truck collision involving a pedestrian in the University City on early Sunday morning. According to a news release by CMPD, at approximately 1:56 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of West W. T. Harris Boulevard in reference to a motor vehicle crash call for service involving
Photo: Newly-enrolled NCCU students pictured at local alumni chapter cookout before the first week of school. Photo courtesy of NCCU Charlotte alumni chapter Graduation is months away for most high school seniors, and the time to make their college decision is quickly approaching. Many of these decisions are affected by the cost of tuition and