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CATS Unveils New Branding Designs In ‘Envision My Ride’ Initiative

CATS unveiled its new branding design of its buses and vanpools today. The new look creates a branding synergy with the LYNX light rail service and the design of the future CityLYNX streetcar service that is scheduled to open in 2020. The rebranding is one of the phases of the Envision My Ride initiative started last year where CATS is focused on redesigning the bus system to: Create more direct and frequent routes Better route connections Lessen travel time Improve equipment and amenities “The Envision My Ride initiative is an all-inclusive review of the bus system and these new branded vehicles with

City of Charlotte Prepares for Hurricane Irma – Details for Each Department

The City of Charlotte is preparing for potential impacts to the Charlotte area and city services as a result of Hurricane Irma. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management is monitoring Irma, per regular updates received from North Carolina Emergency Management and the Greenville-Spartanburg office of the National Weather Service. Emergency Management is making internal preparations consistent with planning for any weather event or impending hazard. Just as the city is preparing for Irma, Charlotte residents should, too. Members of the Charlotte community are encouraged to: Make a plan Build a ready kit (Stock up on items such as bottled water, nonperishable foods, batteries,

Local Volunteers Needed to Assist with Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

Help needed for relief efforts as peak of hurricane season approaches Hundreds of experienced American Red Cross volunteers and employees are working around the clock to provide shelter and supplies to Gulf Coast residents affected by Harvey. More than 40 volunteers from the Western Northe Carolina region of the Red Cross are already on the ground. But with the peak of hurricane season approaching, more help is needed. For people who want to volunteer and help families in Texas and Louisiana, the local Red Cross is hosting three Disaster Responder Bootcamps. Volunteers are also needed to help closer to home as hurricanes and tropical storms continue to develop in

Charlotte Ranks #1 in U.S. As Destination For Moves By Millennials

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Charlotte ranks No. 1 in the U.S. as a destination for moving by millennials, according to a recent study by mortgage lender SmartAsset. Young adults today are less likely to move than they were in previous generations. Data from the Census Bureau shows that the mobility rate for young adults is at the lowest rate it has been at in 50 years. But what about the millennials who do move? They offer an economic boon to the cities and states who receive them. In order to find the places where millennials are moving, SmartAsset analyzed immigration and emigration data from the

‘Academic Advantage’ Provides Support Network to Inform Aspiring Medical Professionals

According to a study by U.S. News, North Carolina ranks extremely low at 45th place out of the 50 states in preparing high school students for “College Readiness.” Therefore, the local Charlotte community is coming together again for an even bigger Academic Advantage event, hosted by Greater Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery. Due to the great turnout from the last Academic Advantage event, the local practice has decided to make it larger this fall to keep up with student demand. The last Academic Advantage event was held on December 3, 2016 and the practice had to cut off RSVPs because the

City of Charlotte Makes Progress on Affordable Housing Goals

Less than one year after Charlotte City Council reaffirmed in the Community Letter the council’s commitment to the expansion of affordable housing, the city announced Monday that it has achieved 44 percent of council’s goal to create 5,000 affordable housing units in three years. There have been 2,219 affordable housing units completed and committed from January 2016 to August 2017, Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Pam Wideman reported Monday during a special City Council meeting. Affordable housing is defined as the occupant paying no more than 30 percent of his or her gross income for gross housing costs, including utility

Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel and Angeline’s Restaurant Looking To Fill 180 Job Openings

Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel and Kimpton’s adjacent restaurant Angeline’s and rooftop lounge Merchant & Trade, which all open this fall in the heart of uptown Charlotte, are holding two job fairs to fill 180 hotel and food and beverage positions. A mix of full-time and part-time jobs are available, including 96 food and beverage positions and 85 hotel positions. Jobs to be filled include room attendants, maintenance engineers, housekeeping supervisors, front office supervisors, lead bartender, banquet chefs, cocktail servers, bartenders, sous chefs, and dishwashers. Job fairs will be held 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at two

‘Yiasou’ Greek Festival To Celebrate Greek Food, Music, Dancing And More Sept. 7-10

The Yiasou Greek Festival invites the public to celebrate its 40th annual event on Sept. 7-10. One of Charlotte’s most popular cultural events, it is hosted by the parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral and takes place on the church grounds at 600 East Blvd. The family-friendly weekend features authentic Greek cuisine, homemade pastries, live traditional music and dancing as well as shopping and cultural exhibits. The Holy Trinity Cathedral community has chosen to dedicate this 40th anniversary event to the residents of Dilworth. “The Yiasou Greek Festival is a true community event, and a way for us to share our culture

PetSmart Donating Tons of Dog and Cat Food to Charlotte Area Charities

PetSmart has announced that the first of four massive pet food donation waves is underway in Charlotte and other m major cities, thanks to its philanthropic Buy a Bag, Give a Meal program. For every bag of dog or cat food purchased online or in its 1,500-plus stores through Dec. 31, 2017, the retailer will donate a meal to a pet in need. Through this historic program, PetSmart expects to donate 60 million meals to pets in need at hundreds of shelters and rescues across North America, as well as human food banks, pantries and meal programs, where pet food

Dave & Buster’s in Pineville Now Hiring, Slated To Open in October

Dave & Buster’s is slated to open its 102nd location in Pineville, North Carolina this October, and is looking to hire over 230 individuals to join the team at the new location at Carolina Place Mall. Positions are available in both front and back-of-house capacities, including servers, bartenders, hosts, line cooks, game techs and more. “We are eager to meet energetic applicants who want to join the dynamic Dave & Buster’s work culture. Candidates who want to work in a lively, fast-faced, and fun atmosphere should apply online today!” said Jim McGann, General Manager of the new Pineville location. “Dave & Buster’s offers