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The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, February 28 – Sunday, March 3

January 1, 2019

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.…

Aging In Place, More Than Just Home Repairs

December 10, 2018

By Kayla Becoats We’ve all seen the commercials. In fact, the thought of our grandparents and even parents being helpless and alone in their homes is terrifying. Even if aging isn’t a top priority for the majority of people in the United States, for 47.8 million Americans age 65 and older, it’s a reality.…

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Students Help Light the World, Thanks to Innovative ‘Solar Suitcase’ Program

October 20, 2018

Approximately 1 billion people on our planet have no electricity, and almost one out of three children (188 million) attend a school without electricity. Charlotte youth will help change some of that in this school year. With a shared global vision, Wells Fargo and the former CEO of Duke Energy, Jim Rogers, and his wife, M.A.…

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, January 3 – Sunday, January 6

October 4, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II We did it everyone! We made it to 2019! I hope your first few days have been awesome but now it’s time to get the first “Rundown” of the year! There’s not too much happening in the QC but I managed to squeeze out a few goodies for you to explore and enjoy.…

The Rundown: Things to do, Thursday, August 30 – Monday, September 3

July 30, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Hey everyone! It’s Labor Day weekend and the QC is booming with lots of exciting things! There’s something for people of all ages to enjoy and like you, I hope to sink my teeth into some delicious BBQ on Monday!…

From Police Officer to Holistic Healer: Meet Crystal Cliff

July 9, 2018

By Eren Simpson Crystal Cliff is the owner of Phoenix Moon Acupuncture and Apothecary in Plaza Midwood and an award-winning female business owner, but her success didn’t happen overnight. Cliff grew up in a family of police officers and teachers, but from the age of six knew she wanted to do something in medicine.…

The Rundown: Things to Do Friday, November 16 – Sunday, November 18

June 16, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings everyone! It has been a long, cold and rainy week but the clouds have lifted because the weekend is finally here! There’s lots to do out here and before we jump into the family festivities next week, here’s a few goodies to feast upon!…

Closing the Gap in Charlotte’s Digital Divide

June 6, 2018

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, …

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, December 27 – Monday, December 31

May 27, 2018

By Shawn D. Allison, II Habari Gani Brothers and Sisters! Happy Kwanzaa to you all! Well, here we are—the last Rundown of 2018 and what a journey it has been! It’s been an honor and a privilege giving you all, the community, all the goods, deets and beats pulsating through these Queen City streets!…

The Rundown: Thursday, October 25 – Monday, October 29

May 25, 2018

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!…