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Engine 15 Crew Honored With State’s Highest Civilian Award for Bravery

Published on June 30, 2025

Four members of Charlotte Fire’s Engine 15 received the state’s highest civilian honor Monday morning when North Carolina Governor Josh Stein presented them with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The award, which has been given since 1963, recognizes exemplary service and significant contributions to the state and community.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Honours & Celebration

Future Forward Charlotte Launch Builds Talent Pathways, Fuels Economy

Published on June 24, 2025

The City of Charlotte has launched a new initiative to better understand local talent needs and to create career pathways, helping more Charlotte residents access jobs in the region’s fastest-growing industries.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy

Stormwater Sidewalk Mural

Published on June 23, 2025

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is excited to unveil a new community sidewalk mural designed to spark conversation about stormwater pollution.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases

Charlotte’s UDO Helps Deliver New Affordable Duplex in West Charlotte

Published on June 21, 2025

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region celebrated a new milestone in affordable housing over the weekend, thanks to support from the City of Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

Tagged as: , Announcements

Charlotte Firefighters Ride to Honor the Fallen and Support Families

Published on June 21, 2025

For five grueling days and more than 400 miles, the riders of the Carolina Brotherhood push through heat, fatigue, and aching muscles. Their destination is Greensboro, North Carolina. But the heart of their mission lies not at the finish line. It lives in every name they carry, every grieving family they meet, and every life they vow to remember.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Honours & Celebration

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.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture

The Pearl Ushers in a New Era for Charlotte’s Life Sciences Sector

Published on June 19, 2025

Charlotte is emerging as a major force in the life sciences sector with the official opening of The Pearl Innovation District, a $1.5 billion investment in health, research and education.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Breaking the Mental Health Stigma, One Conversation at a Time

Published on June 18, 2025

At Charlotte Fire, the job doesn’t stop with putting out fires. Behind every emergency response is a firefighter who may carry the unseen weight of trauma, fatigue, or burnout. As Charlotte Fire participates in Safety Stand Down 2025, the message is clear: it’s time to break the stigma and RESET our approach to behavioral health.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle

Affordable Renewable Energy Campaign Launches in Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Published on June 18, 2025

Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg, a new community-based campaign aimed at making solar energy and battery power more affordable and accessible for all, is set to launch on Wednesday, June 25.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment

Solid Waste Services Juneteenth Collection Schedule

Published on June 17, 2025

City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will not collect residential curbside garbage, recycling, yard waste and scheduled bulky waste on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.