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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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City of Charlotte to Cohost E-transportation Celebration

Published on July 21, 2026

The city’s Corridors of Opportunity program and the Office of Sustainability and Resilience, in partnership with DreamKey Partners and Trips for Kids, are hosting a ribbon cutting and celebration in honor of the car share and e-bike programs activating at McNeel Apartments.

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Charlotte City Council to Hold Special Safety Committee Meeting

Published on July 10, 2026

The Safety Committee looks to address the policy question, “What actions could the City of Charlotte consider to mitigate public safety issues associated with juvenile curfew violations?”

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South Boulevard Southbound Road Closure

Published on July 09, 2026

Beginning Monday, July 13, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will begin drainage improvements at the Blue Line crossing south of Scaleybark Station on South Boulevard. The work will require a Blue Line schedule adjustment to support single-tracking between four stations and closure of the southbound lanes of South Boulevard between Clanton Road and Old Pineville Road for four weeks.

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City of Charlotte and CMS to Host 2026 Education to Employment Signing

Published on July 07, 2026

Signing day for 14 recent CMS graduates who will begin their careers in full-time roles with multiple city departments, including Aviation, Charlotte Department of Transportation, Charlotte Fire Department, Department of General Services, Housing & Neighborhood Services Department and Solid Waste Services.

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At-Large Council Member LaWana Mayfield to Hold Town Hall

Published on July 07, 2026

This engagement session will bring together partners, developers and community leaders to help shape Charlotte’s Housing Landscape.

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Rob Harrington Sworn In as Charlotte Mayor

Published on July 01, 2026

Rob Harrington was officially sworn in as the 60th Mayor of the City of Charlotte during a ceremony held at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center this morning.

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Newly Appointed Charlotte Mayor to be Sworn In

Published on June 29, 2026

Rob Harrington will take the oath of office to officially begin his term as the 60th mayor of the City of Charlotte. Harrington was appointed to the office by Charlotte City Council on June 22, 2026.

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City of Charlotte Announces Interim Mayor

Published on June 23, 2026

Charlotte City Council announced the selection of Interim Mayor Robert Harrington to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mayor Vi Lyles.

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Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell to Hold Town Hall Event

Published on June 22, 2026

Join Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell to discuss collaboration in order to better communicate.

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Charlotte Urban Design Center Announces 2026 Placemaking Grants

Published on June 18, 2026

The City of Charlotte has chosen the recipients for this year’s Placemaking Grant program. In partnership with the Corridors of Opportunity program, the Office of Sustainability and Resilience, and the Vision Zero program, the city awarded a total of $175,000 to support community-led projects.

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