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Happy weekend, QCity. How closely did you follow the news in Charlotte this week? Test your knowledge with this five-question quiz.
Happy weekend, QCity. How closely did you follow the news in Charlotte this week? Test your knowledge with this five-question quiz.
If shadows on the wall and noises down the hall don’t frighten you, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” might be worth seeing. Charlotte is one of just four cities where the play can be seen, and it made its premiere at Children’s Theater over the weekend.
Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $6 million in opioid settlement funds to support
In an open forum discussion on Monday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers asked the community to remember that police officers are people, too. The forum follows a recent incident involving a video of an officer striking a woman repeatedly during her arrest. Major Stephen Fischbach said the officers often respond to situations without knowing whether a suspect
Visit Our Shelter: Come by our shelter at 1348 Parker Drive during our operating hours to participate in our Angel Tree Program. Choose Your Recipient: Browse through the profiles of recipient families enrolled in our pet food bank and outreach programs. Each family is accompanied by information about their beloved pets and their specific needs.
The Carolina Panthers fired Head Coach Frank Reich after a 1-10 start to his first season, owner David Tepper announced Monday morning. Reich, 61, was hired in January. With three decades in the NFL as a player and offensive coach, Reich was tasked with rebuilding Carolina’s offense and developing first-overall pick Bryce Young. In nine
I remember as a young child in the mid-1980’s being immersed in cartoons like Voltron and Transformers, where independent, but equally strong entities magically morphed into one mega-giant to fight their common enemy. This climax came in the heat of battle as all individually realized they needed to unite. What followed was some melodic chant,
Lauryn Hill and The Fugees’ Dec. 1 concert in Charlotte has been canceled, according to a message on Ticketmaster’s website. The message appeared Thursday saying, “Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel.” Screenshot, message from Ticketmaster regarding Lauryn Hill’s Dec. 1 concert. 2023. (QCity Metro) Hill originally announced via Instagram that some 2023 tour
Devonte Thomas is a student journalist and a graphic artist, and was curious about how Charlotte’s community of graphic artists felt about the Marvel exhibit at Discovery Place. Charlotte-based graphic novelist McNair volunteered to show him around recently, and the two discussed the art form from Spider-Man, Black Panther, Jessica Jones, Captain America and other
With friends like these, things get…complicated. About the show “Company” is a multi-time Tony award-winning musical that debuted on Broadway in 1970. However, the current adaptation of the play is much different than its predecessor. The original show is about Robert, a single man with several ongoing flings and a large group of married friends.
Jessica McJunkins was a 9-year-old attending Elizabeth Elementary when she saw a boy who had brown skin like hers playing the violin on “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood,” and she said to her mom: “I’m better than him.” Her mom’s reply: “Let’s get some lessons.” Fast-forward 28 years, and McJunkins, who now goes by the name “Lady Jess,” is a
With the holidays fast approaching, gift shopping is on a lot of people’s to-do lists. If you’ve got loved ones to buy gifts for, consider shopping from some of Charlotte’s local Black-owned businesses at QCity Metro’s Black-Owned Marketplace. After our last one back in August, QCity Metro is bringing the marketplace back just in time
A new, Black-led professional technology training program is coming to Charlotte. Dark Mode, a company that aims to connect and train diverse talent in the tech industry, will launch its first technology boot camp in February 2024. Registration for the program opens Nov. 27. Boot camps serve as an alternate pathway into technology careers. Resembling