Booker T. mural tells story of Washington Heights
Washington Heights Neighborhood Association commissions bold new mural on Beatties Ford Road.
By Emiene Wright | March 6, 2020
Asked & Answered: How did “West Charlotte” become “Historic West End”?
A man who grew up on Charlotte's west side wants to know when (and how) the name of his neighborhood got changed.
By Glenn Burkins | March 6, 2020
Oaklawn Park pins hopes on ‘historic’ status to protect against gentrification
The West End neighborhood would join six other Charlotte communities as historic districts.
By Emiene Wright | March 6, 2020
Intergalactic Soul: The future is now
The multimedia exhibition weaves together science fiction, historical and social themes. It runs through Feb. 29.
By Emiene Wright | February 24, 2020
Knight Foundation pledges new money for Historic West End
The three-year grant will pay to jump-start community-driven programming at Five Points Plaza, a public space soon to be built near Johnson C. Smith University in Historic West End.
By Glenn Burkins | February 10, 2020
New year, new look, new goals for 2020
Here's a look at some of the things QCity Metro has poppin' for the new year.
By Glenn Burkins | January 8, 2020
Nonprofit will advocate for University Park homeowners
Attorney created For The Struggle, Inc. after facing constant asks to buy up her west side neighborhood
By Emiene Wright | January 7, 2020
County joins city, approves funds for Excelsior Club redevelopment project
This article was first published in our Morning Brew newsletter. Sign up today. The Charlotte City Council voted yes on Monday. […]
By Glenn Burkins | December 18, 2019
Historic West End church slated to become condos
The predominately black neighborhoods that surround the church near uptown Charlotte are facing rapid gentrification as young professionals move in.
By Glenn Burkins | December 16, 2019
Qcitymetro launches news initiative for Historic West End
Powered by a grant from the Knight Foundation, we will work with westside residents and stakeholders to expand media coverage in one of Charlotte's most rapidly changing communities.
By Glenn Burkins | December 1, 2019