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Browse our press room for everything you need to know about the latest news from the Queen City. Here you'll find Charlotte's notable developments, announcements, facts and figures, and service bulletins.

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$4 Million Infrastructure Investment to Redevelop Brookhill Village

Published on October 20, 2026

Charlotte City Council has approved $4.16 million in funding to support a plan that would transform Brookhill Village into a mixed-use community with new infrastructure, community facilities, an entertainment venue and space for community events.

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Council Member Kimberly Owens to Hold Town Hall

Published on October 19, 2026

Join a conversation, featuring a special presentation by acclaimed local author and historian, Tom Hanchett, offering a look at the history and evolution of District 6 and the communities that call it home.

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Charlotte City Council to Hold Special Meeting October 19

Published on October 16, 2026

Mayor Harrington is calling a special meeting of the Charlotte City Council for Monday, October 19, 2026, at 4 p.m.

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CATS to Launch New West Charlotte Microtransit Zone

Published on October 15, 2026

Media are invited to join the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) and City of Charlotte leaders on Friday, Oct. 16 at noon for a public celebration marking the launch of the new West Charlotte microtransit zone and other early system enhancements, launched Monday, Oct. 5.

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Closure Scheduled Along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Published on October 14, 2026

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Charlotte Department of Transportation will begin roadway improvements along a section of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

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City of Charlotte Announces International Relations Officer

Published on October 08, 2026

The City of Charlotte announced today the appointment of Federico Rios as International Relations Officer, leading the Office of International Relations which was created by the Charlotte City Council in the FY2027 Budget

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City of Charlotte Breaks Ground on Firehouse 44

Published on October 08, 2026

The city held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday afternoon for Firehouse 44, a two-story, three-bay, 14,000-square-foot firehouse that will serve the newly developed River District community.

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City Announces Director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations

Published on October 07, 2026

The City of Charlotte announced that Terry Bradley will serve as the next director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations.

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City of Charlotte Invests to Expand Opportunities for Teens

Published on October 05, 2026

The City of Charlotte Office of Youth Opportunities (OYO) is accepting applications for a new grant program designed to expand access to programs, experiences and spaces for Charlotte teens outside of the traditional school day.

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Rescheduled Groundbreaking Ceremony for Firehouse 44

Published on September 30, 2026

The City of Charlotte and Charlotte Fire will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for a two-story, three-bay, 14,000-square-foot firehouse to serve the newly developed River District community.

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