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Terrific @nytopinion piece by @OppInsights Raj Chetty about how America can build an opportunity economy, noting that it's as much about building communities as about helping individuals. Charlotte, NC, is an example of success: nytimes.com/2024/09/20/opi…

We're not 50th out of 50 anymore. Charlotte has shifted significantly in the national upward mobility ranking that stunned and galvanized the city a decade ago. axios.com/local/charlott…

Charlotte DJ opening new house music club with local artists in NoDa. What to expect. charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

🪴 INBOX: The annual Juneberry Ridge plant sale is back this Saturday, April 20 from 8 am-noon. EXPECT: More than 5,000 locally grown plants for sale starting at $3. - They'll have edible and medicinal plants, herbs, fruits and nut trees, vegetables and succulents, among others

CONTEXT: Juneberry Ridge is a 750-acre regenerative farm and nature retreat about an hour east of Charlotte. - Founded more than 20 years ago, it has an event space, private cabins, farming, culinary experiences and a 43,000-square-foot greenhouse.

Chef Jonathan Olvera brings flavors of his childhood to the kitchen at Maíz Agua Sal in Charlotte. carolinas.eater.com/2024/4/9/24125…

On Due South, a restaurant server turned organizer and a chef/owner get candid with @LeonedaInge & @j_tibs about how life in the restaurant industry has, and has not, changed since the pandemic, and their efforts to advocate for change. wunc.org/show/due-south…

Nostalgic for #clt club scene? Check out Park Elevator Reunion Dec. 16 at Blackbox in Charlotte. DJ Andy K & Dana McKelvey on @CLTTodayShow @wcnc sharing details: wcnc.com/video/entertai…

Missing Charlotte’s ’80s and ’90s club scene? Mark your calendar for the Park Elevator Reunion charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

NC Mexican restaurant chain chooses downtown Rock Hill for its first site in SC charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

We spy BayHaven Restaurant Group's 3rd & Fernwood at Metropolitan on @bonappetit's 10 most anticipated fall openings list: bonappetit.com/story/2023-fal… #cltfood #charlotte #metropolitanclt

After a years-long search that began before they left their former home in Spirit Square in 2021, @artsplusclt has found a home in an empty church at the intersection of The Plaza and Parkwood Avenue. qcnerve.com/arts-nonprofit…

The cover letters Jess Masanotti sent in 2020 basically said: “I have no clue what I’m doing, but I swear I’ll be good at this. ... Give me a chance.” charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/…

Your girl/@JLeighEvents made it into @southernliving! I received an email from one of their writer's last week. This is a pinch me moment. It has taken a lot of work to get here but I'm thankful for every step of the way. southernliving.com/holidays-occas…

Anna Delvey-level scamming, but make it PR and travel-related: @alywalansky shares the infuriating saga of @jennricewrites. 👿👿 open.substack.com/pub/alywalansk…

@daniellechemtob @Forbes Excellent!

First byline in @Forbes! Catch up on today's news, from the smoke to the SEC suit against Coinbase to the PGA/LIV merger. forbes.com/sites/sarahwhi…

@CltLedger joined us at @suffolkpunchclt SouthPark recently to find out more about how social media and influencers play an increasingly important role in overall PR strategy. charlotteledger.substack.com/p/a-night-out-…

annnnnd it’s official! @suffolkpunchclt is opening its third location in Birkdale Village @Queen_City_News

@SarahWFAE Congratulations Sarah!

I'm really excited to use some new muscles and keep a lot of the old ones and work with such an amazing team. And you'll still hear me on the radio! I'm always looking for a good story...and now, show ideas, so let's talk.

Some exciting professional news: after almost 9 years at WFAE I've done a lot--hosting, reporting, podcasting, editing. I'm thrilled to say I'm moving on over to the @CharlotteTalks team as a senior producer.

@keiaishungry 🤢

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