Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Collection Schedule Published on January 15, 2026 City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will not collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and scheduled bulky waste Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Tagged as: , Announcements
CMPD Report: Violent, Property and Overall Crime Down in 2025 Published on January 15, 2026 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) released its annual public safety update, highlighting substantial reductions in violent crime, major operational achievements and new initiatives designed to strengthen community trust and enhance policing as the city moves into 2026. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Charlotte’s Apprenticeships Empower Communities and Inspire Cities Published on January 14, 2026 The City of Charlotte's apprenticeship program has received national recognition for its success and innovation. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
City, Advocate Health Launch gBETA Charlotte Health at The Pearl Published on January 13, 2026 City of Charlotte, Advocate Health expand gBETA Charlotte with new health-focused cohort at The Pearl. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
Charlotte Fire Uncouples Firehouse 30, Placing It Into Service Published on January 07, 2026 Charlotte Fire officially placed Firehouse 30 into service during a traditional uncoupling ceremony, opening the city’s first all-electric firehouse and strengthening emergency response in the airport and Steele Creek area. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Public Notices
The Fight Firefighters Don’t Train For Published on January 02, 2026 Lee Bright has spent his adult life preparing for emergencies, but the most dangerous fight of his career did not come from a fire scene. It came quietly, during a routine Charlotte Fire physical that revealed an abnormal chest X ray. Further testing uncovered a rare and aggressive cancer, thymic carcinoma, a diagnosis that immediately reshaped his life and his family’s future. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Salt smarter this winter: protect our waterways while staying safe Published on January 02, 2026 How to protect our waterways while staying safe. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment
Charlotte Delivers Record-Breaking Year for City Priorities in 2025 Published on December 31, 2025 In 2025, Charlotte made significant progress on the priorities shaping daily life for residents across the city. Through strategic investment, strong partnerships and community support, the city delivered results across its top priorities, including jobs, affordable housing, mobility and safety. Tagged as: , Announcements
Charlotte Posts Best Year for Business Recruitment in a Decade Published on December 31, 2025 2025 marked the most successful year for business recruitment in more than a decade. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Solid Waste Services Announces 2026 Holiday Collection Schedule Published on December 30, 2025 The City of Charlotte’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) has announced its 2026 holiday collection schedule, which includes updates to how some holidays will be serviced. Tagged as: , Announcements