Attention, stargazing enthusiasts! Prepare for an unforgettable celestial event – the peak of the Geminid meteor shower happening this week. In dark locations, this astronomical spectacle can showcase up to 45 meteors per hour at its zenith. However, for those of us in more urban settings, expect a still impressive 15-25 meteors per hour. The … [Read more…]
On Friday, the Biden Administration announced the allocation of $8.2 million for the development of new passenger train corridors across the United States, including funding for the high-speed rail corridor between Charlotte and Atlanta. This ambitious project, spanning North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, has been just been granted an additional $500,000 for feasibility studies … [Read more…]
Pike Nurseries is making Christmas decorating simple and safe for Charlotteans this year. Local residents can now order a live Christmas tree, poinsettias, seasonal wreaths, or greenery from home. Orders will be delivered to customers’ front doors or can be available for curbside pick-up. Residents can request their personalized plants and … [Read more…]
Charlotte-based Dole Food Company announced plans to offer fresh Ecuadorian Dragon Fruit to consumers across the western United States and Canada. Here in Charlotte, they will be offering the exotic fruit in Lowes and Harris Teeter locations. As the year 2024 approaches, ushering in the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese calendar, the … [Read more…]
Rents fluctuate up and down with the seasons, but November is usually when rents fall the fastest. This year is no exception; prices nationwide dropped 1% this month, capping a second consecutive slow winter for the rental market. Today, rents are down $32 (2.4%) from their mid-year peak in August. Vacancies get harder to fill … [Read more…]
According to a new report from HomeBay, Charlotte now ranks as the 3rd most desirable and 3rd most underrated city in America. The report was compiled with data from user survey feedback, U.S. Census on net migration rates, local unemployment rates, regional price parities, average home values, and violent crime rates … [Read more…]
With a wide range of influences and a diverse culture, dining in Charlotte, North Carolina is a unique experience. So, let’s tuck into a few of Charlotte’s most distinctive, quirky, and eccentric eateries that take diners beyond the classic restaurant experience. Dine Before You Play Located in Kings Mountain, in the Charlotte metropolitan area, Catawba … [Read more…]