The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, September 5 – Monday, September 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Peace brothers and sisters! This is the most important weekend of the year—it is The Black Ferris Bueller’s Born Day! What better way to celebrate with all of you in a wide variety of goodies to get into!…
Development of City’s 2040 Plan Aims to Engage Public
By Tonya Jameson
Longtime residents on the west side of Charlotte don’t need to be reminded that their voices have been ignored as the city has grown. Neither do folks on the east side.
These residents have been sharing their frustrations and hopes for revitalized communities, during community workshops to craft the Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which will guide the city’s growth in the next two decades.…
Matthews Heritage Museum Project Researches Tank Town
By Hope Yancey
It’s a raw December afternoon, and Barbara Taylor, director of the Matthews Heritage Museum in downtown Matthews, is at work inside doing some sleuthing.
Unfurled on her desk are copies of old maps. She wants to know more about a historic African American neighborhood about a half-mile from her North Trade Street office.…
The Salt Pad: Helping Charlotteans Breathe Again
By LaShawn L. Hudson
Percilla Blakeney smoked Salem Ultra Lights for 40 years; now the west Charlotte native is fighting for her life. She is going toe-to-toe with emphysema, brought on by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a progressive lung disease.…
The Rundown: Things to do April 25 – April 28
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Family! I hope you are ready for another amazing weekend because once again there’s A LOT happening in the QC! BOOM CLT is back bringing the noise with all sorts of artistry and energy, family festivals, film screenings and more!…
The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings Brothers and Sisters! I hope you all have had a wonderful week. But here we are, free at last – until Monday, at least. Hip Hop is in full effect in the QC this weekend so be sure to catch some fresh vibes from all the fly rhymesayers on the scene.…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, June 6 – Sunday, June 9
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings family! School is out and I know that you as parents are probably exhausted from this school year. But have no fear – I, The Black Ferris Bueller have found a few cool and relaxing digs for you to indulge in this weekend!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, March 14 -Sunday, March 17
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings family! I hope you all have had a wonderful week. March Madness fever has hit the QC and I know a lot of you will be out rooting for your favorite squads! But for those who aren’t into college basketball, I’ve found a few enriching digs for you to indulge in this weekend!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, March 7 – Sunday, March 10
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings to you all and Happy International Women’s Day! On behalf of PRIDE Magazine, I celebrate each and every woman out there doing their thing and making humanity better and more beautiful. And if you want to continue the celebration into the weekend, “The Rundown” has got all sorts of things for you to enjoy and radiate your heavenly glow wherever you go!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, February 28 – Sunday, March 3
By: Shawn D. Allison, II
The wait is over Brothers and Sisters—CIAA Tournament 2019 is here! There’s all sorts of hotness to get into this weekend, but for this particular Special Edition of The Rundown, yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller, wanted to keep it in the community.…