Closing the Gap in Charlotte’s Digital Divide
By Angela Lindsay
Many people rely daily on cell phones, laptops, activity trackers and smart watches. However, not everyone has access to the technology that has become increasingly necessary to keep up with and compete in our rapidly advancing society.
According to DigitalCharlotte.org, more than 14 percent of households in Mecklenburg County (almost 56,000 households) have no internet access at all.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, July 19 – Monday, July 23
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
Happy Thursday everyone! I hope you all have had a great week but here we are – the weekend! There’s lots to do and the city is bursting with all sorts of infectious cultural energy.…
Meet the Mayor: Vi Lyles
By Angela Lindsay
She did it. Last November, Vi Lyles became Charlotte’s first African-American female mayor after a hotly contested race—one which ended with a much more definitive defeat of her Republican opponent, Kenny Smith, than many residents and experts predicted.…
3 to Watch: Entrepreneurs Who Are Improving Charlotte’s Social Scene
By Angela Lindsay
In a city with seeming multiples of every type of venue when it comes to socializing—bars, clubs, lounges, etc.—there are at least three entrepreneurs who saw an opportunity to improve upon that scene by going their own ways.…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 7 – Sunday, December 10
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s good everyone! I hope you all have had a fantastic week. The weekend is here but Mother Nature decided to give us the cold shoulder and cool things down. Whatever the weather, I’ve found all sorts of goodies to get into this weekend.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, October 26 – Sunday, October 29
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings all you guys and ghouls! Halloween 2017 is here and the horror has hit the QC with all sorts of fun and frightening events! There’s a lot of things, tricks and treats in store for the minions this weekend so be sure to have those costumes ready for loads of endless fun! …
Give Me Some Sugar
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
Before you go trick or treating in a couple of weeks, you need to know more about what sugar is doing to your body. We’ve all heard that too much sugar is bad for us, right?…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, October 19 – Monday, October 23
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s the word family? We made it to the weekend! JCSU’s Homecoming is poised to paint the city blue and gold with all sorts of cool events. However, if you want to celebrate alongside with them, I’ve cultivated a special list of goodies just for you!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 23 – Monday, August 28
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings brothers and sisters! The Black Ferris Bueller is back once more with a weekend jam-packed full of hot flavors! Bands will be blaring, speakers will be blasting and minds will be blown! Yours truly has got a lot to do this weekend and if you’re curious to know what I’ll be getting into, check my own itinerary on my “Hot List” just below.…