Parents are searching for reliable childcare and nannies have become a desirable option. While many nannying services don’t offer specific demographics, according to local child care agencies, some Black families are moving toward in-home care over the option of childcare centers. When Daivonna Graves was returning to work from the pandemic, she was concerned about who
Read MoreMuch of Black history has been unaccounted for and is continually being erased. Even in Charlotte, many have long forgotten the historical contributions of Black people in what is now the city’s east side. An example of this can be found in Lawrence Orr. Lawrence Orr was the naming inspiration for both a street and
Read MoreTwo juveniles were shot during a late-night shooting in north Charlotte Saturday night. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the incident occurred on 5100 block of Reagan Drive, off West Sugar Creek Road. Police said both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The exact ages of the victims have not been released. Anyone with additional information is
Read MoreThe first time Rudy and LaTonya appeared on Qcity Bride was to announce their engagement. A lot has happened since then, including relocation, job change, and their wedding. They are sharing all the details. Bride: Latonya Elsberry-Jefferson, 31, Occupational Therapist -Veterans Affairs, a native of Hope Hull, Alabama Groom: Rudy Jefferson, 33, Professional Photographer/Sales Representative, a
Read MoreThe Lousiana x Charlotte event will bring Louisiana-style cooking to Charlotte. On Nov. 3, the event will bring together 28 chefs,14 from Charlotte and 14 from the parishes of Louisiana. Many local restaurants will participate in the event, including Community Matters, Leah & Louise, and Church and Union. The dishes will blend Charlotte’s food scene
Read MoreNew Beginnings Community Church will open a home for teenage mothers next December. The Matthews church will break ground on the property, Oct. 30 and prepare for construction. The residence, called Hope Home, will help each mom build necessary parenting and life skills. Up to five teenage girls at a time, ages 13 to 19,
Read MoreIf you’ve called Charlotte home since the years that surrounded the turn of the 21st century, you’ll remember when affordable housing wasn’t at the crisis level it is today. While unkept promises of mixed-income housing in the city stretches back to 1960s urban renewal, there was rarely a time or a street that didn’t have
Read MoreThose working to solve Charlotte’s housing shortage know each additional affordable unit is critical as population and needs grow. The city of Charlotte calculated 32,000 units are needed to meet the needs of more than 50,000 Charlotteans who don’t have an affordable place to live. Since 2001, Charlotte has produced almost 11,000 units toward that
Read MoreA new Duck Donuts location is opening in south Charlotte on Saturday. The newest shop, at 9825 Sandy Rock Place, Suite 5B, is in Rea Farms Shopping Center, joining the Dilworth and Huntersville locations as the area’s third location under franchisee Andre Walters. Supply issues delayed the opening for a year, but Walters, who co-owns
Read MoreBOOM Charlotte will return to its full scale after a two-year hiatus next spring. The festival currently has an open call for local talent to participate in the 2023 experience. What started as six local artists sitting around a table to plan a small festival has grown into an event that draws in thousands. One
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