Year: 2017

2017 November/December

Voices from the Neighborhood: An Education in Gentrification

December 18, 2017
By Angela Lindsay Native Charlottean Darryl R. Gaston has lived in the Druid Hills community for 52 of his 56 years. Like many other residents in his neighborhood, many of whom he says have lived there for 30 to 60 years, he is very concerned when he sees other historic and mostly minority neighborhoods being taken over by gentrification—concerned because he is now seeing it happen right outside his own front door.…
Lifestyle

Charlotte Street Art on The Rise

December 6, 2017
    By Lashawnda Becoats We were on a mission as we walked through the streets in Brooklyn, past bodegas and nail salons. It was a hot summer day and my friends were tired of all the walking. Bars and restaurants called their names, but I wouldn’t stop until I found it.…
Food

Dilworth Tasting Room Debuts New Fall Menu

November 27, 2017
By Lashawnda Becoats One of my favorite pastimes is eating. I enjoy exploring the queen city not only for the best cuisine but places that also have an inviting atmosphere. Recently I the opportunity to enjoy the new fall menu from Dilworth Tasting Room, the premiere spot in Southend to enjoy delicious cuisine and exclusive wines.…
2017 November/December

Continuing Education Takes Students Down New Path

November 27, 2017
By Tonya Jameson Kids, work, life and foolish mistakes are just a few of the things that prevent people from attaining undergraduate degrees, or even master’s degrees. However, a steady stream of adults, such as Shawn Meachem and Kimberly Powers, are part of the consistent stream of adult learners who are taking online classes and evening courses to get the educations they need to compete in today’s job market.…
Lifestyle

Now Trending: Wallpaper

November 25, 2017
By Cheryl Luckett If it’s true that “what goes around, comes around,” that would certainly explain the reemergence of wallpaper among today’s hottest home décor trends. Many cringe at the mere thought of the notoriously difficult-to-remove decorative wall adornment, but you may have noticed it making its way back to the forefront.…