News
CMPD: Crime down 17% through September, but homicides are up 10%
Police report big drops in property and violent crime citywide and in Uptown’s Central Division. A youth curfew pilot starts Nov. 1.
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Tyler Davidson founded and edits Uptown Informer, a news and events guide for greater Charlotte. A Charlotte local, he's also a DJ and music producer. Send tips to uptowninformer@gmail.com.
News
Hornets ownership buys two Uptown office buildings near Spectrum Center
A Hornets business entity paid $20.5 million for a 1.89-acre site that includes the historic former Brooklyn McCrorey YMCA building.
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Mayor’s veto stands; CLT airline lease vote set for Nov. 9
City Council didn’t try to override Mayor Rob Harrington’s first veto, which blocked a delay of the airport lease vote. The deal…
Events
Halloween weekend in Uptown: Trick-or-treating, a bar crawl and a Hornets home game
Family trick-or-treating at 7th Street Public Market, a 21+ costume crawl and a Saturday Hornets game are all on the calendar.
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Charlotte extends data center moratorium to October 2027
City Council voted unanimously to keep new data center approvals on hold for 11 more months while it waits for possible state…
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Brooklyn Village moves closer to a start date; county vote set for Nov. 5
New owner First & Early has laid out plans for apartments, offices, retail and a 150-room hotel on the long-stalled Second Ward…
Eat & Drink
Ladybird Taco brings breakfast tacos to the old Lebowski’s spot in Dilworth
The Birmingham-based taco shop opened Oct. 25 on East Boulevard with handmade tortillas, house salsas and Hex coffee.
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Five resign, two suspended as CMPD racist-text investigation widens
The messages turned up during a state investigation into a former officer. Chief Estella Patterson has recommended firing every officer involved.
Events
Game days in Uptown: Hornets and Panthers home dates through Nov. 9
Three Hornets home games at Spectrum Center and a Panthers matchup with Denver at Bank of America Stadium are on the calendar.
Nightlife & Music
Peace & Saint brings cocktails, hookah and DJs to First Ward
The Triangle-based lounge on East Sixth Street is steps from Spectrum Center, handy before or after a show.