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A Rare Ladder and a Lasting Tradition Shape Charlotte Fire

Published on December 10, 2025

Charlotte Fire recruits learn the historic pompier ladder, a test of focus and resilience. The tradition ends with the entire class scaling the tower together, creating a powerful image of unity and pride.

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City of Charlotte Announces Recipients for 2025 Creative Growth Grants

Published on November 12, 2025

The City of Charlotte today announced 106 artists and arts organizations as recipients of the 2025 Creative Growth Grants.

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City Joins Forces to Activate Creative Lab in Uptown

Published on November 07, 2025

The City of Charlotte and a coalition of Charlotte-based corporations and foundations are joining forces to complete and activate an innovation lab in Uptown Charlotte.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy

City of Charlotte Announces 2025 Urbies Winners

Published on October 24, 2025

The City of Charlotte Urban Design Center (UDC) hosted the fifth annual Urban Design Awards, known as the Urbies, in a special ceremony held on Thursday, Oct. 23.

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Get to Know Charlatinos, a City of Charlotte Employee Resource Network

Published on October 15, 2025

We're highlighting one of our Employee Resource Networks that celebrates Hispanic Heritage year-round: the Charlatinos.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration

Charlotte and Arequipa: A Sisterly Connection Across Continents

Published on October 14, 2025

Charlotte and Arequipa’s relationship started with humble beginnings. In 1956, President Eisenhower called for increased people-to-people cooperation based on citizen diplomacy initiatives. This started the Sister Cities program, and partnerships between cities in the United States and cities located around the world began to form. In February 1962, Charlotte found its first sisterly match.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration

Stories of Family, Heritage, Service Inspire Charlotte Firefighters

Published on September 25, 2025

Charlotte Fire’s Hispanic firefighters bring deep roots of family, culture, and service to the community. From Battalion Chief Juan Pablo Soto’s trailblazing path to Captain Anthony Perez’s focus on teamwork, each carries values shaped by heritage. Their stories show how diversity strengthens the department, building trust and inspiring the next generation to serve.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community Safety, Honours & Celebration

Nominations Open for Fifth Annual Urban Design Awards

Published on August 27, 2025

Nominations are now open for the fifth annual Urban Design Awards, also known as the Urbies.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture

Charlotte’s First Stormwater Sidewalk Mural to Debut Mid-June

Published on June 20, 2025

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services will unveil the city’s first sidewalk mural focused on stormwater education, bringing public art and environmental awareness together in a vibrant new way.

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City of Charlotte Opens Applications for 2025 Creative Growth Grants

Published on June 16, 2025

Exciting news for Charlotte’s creative community — starting Thursday, June 19, the City of Charlotte will open applications for the 2025 Creative Growth Grants, a public funding initiative designed to fuel local talent, celebrate culture, and support the people and organizations making art in our neighborhoods.

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A Rare Ladder and a Lasting Tradition Shape Charlotte Fire

City of Charlotte Announces Recipients for 2025 Creative Growth Grants

City Joins Forces to Activate Creative Lab in Uptown

City of Charlotte Announces 2025 Urbies Winners

Get to Know Charlatinos, a City of Charlotte Employee Resource Network

Charlotte and Arequipa: A Sisterly Connection Across Continents

Stories of Family, Heritage, Service Inspire Charlotte Firefighters

Nominations Open for Fifth Annual Urban Design Awards

Charlotte’s First Stormwater Sidewalk Mural to Debut Mid-June

City of Charlotte Opens Applications for 2025 Creative Growth Grants

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