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LongHorn Steakhouse Donates Surplus Food To Local Nonprofit

Bright and early every Friday morning, Rev. Sterling White arrives with an empty truck bed at the door of the LongHorn Steakhouse in Charlotte. Once he leaves, it’s filled with bins of fresh, unused food straight from the restaurant’s kitchen. The Charlotte restaurant, located at 8115 Old Mallard Creek Road, partners with White’s organization, Urban Street Outreach Ministry, as part of the LongHorn Steakhouse Harvest program. Each week, the restaurant “harvests” surplus food and donates it to the ministry. Items like fresh meat, vegetables, soups and sauces are donated. To date, the restaurant has donated more than 41,800 pounds to

City of Charlotte Addresses Service Impacts Related To PGA Championship

The City of Charlotte is excited to welcome the 2017 PGA Championship to the community Aug. 7-13. More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the championship. To ensure everyone has a positive and enjoyable experience while the PGA Championship is in town, it is important Charlotte residents and visitors have necessary information about changes to city services. More detailed information about city service impacts is available at charlottenc.gov/PGA. A video of the city’s press conference about service impacts is available here. Traffic Impacts and Street Closures In some neighborhoods surrounding the Quail Hollow Club, parking will be restricted to one side of

’50 Cities of the U.S.A.’ Shares What’s Best About Charlotte With Kids

50 Cities of the U.S.A., a new book, shares what’s best about Charlotte with kids! For instance, did you know? The 7th Street Public Market features local favorites like pimento cheese, made with pimento peppers, mayo, and cheddar and cream cheese. A Guinness World Record was broken in 2014 by a local firefighter-turned-police officer who bust through 10, 2,000º, blazing-hot doors in 12 seconds. The headquarters of Bank of America and Wells Fargo help make Charlotte the U.S.’s second largest banking center. Perú-born designer Luis Machicao creates fabulous bridal gowns and bow ties here in Charlotte. In 1972, Charlotte-raised Charlie Moss Duke,

CATS Introduces New Mobile Payment App, Making It Easier To Buy Passes

Charlotte Area Transit System is making it easier for riders to buy passes for the LYNX Blue Line with the introduction of the CATS Pass mobile app. The app is currently available and ready for use on smartphones with a few simple steps. Initially, CATS Pass is available for use on the LYNX Blue line. Step 1 – Visit Google Play or Apple App Store to download the CATS Pass app. Step 2 – Register. Step 3 – Buy a pass. “Our goal with the CATS Pass mobile app is to make riding transit more convenient through use of technology, and this new app

CATS Maintains Local Historic Aesthetic with Newly Covered Traction Power Substation

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has taken another step toward the commitment to incorporate visually appealing aspects to public transportation by applying an art treatment to the traction power substation behind Atherton Mill Lofts and Publix, adjacent to the LYNX Blue Line and Rail Trail. A traction power substation or TPSS is a unit for conducting electrical power to the nearby LYNX Blue Line light rail system that allows light rail trains to run. CATS worked with the North Carolina Historical Preservation Office to comply with the nearby local mill aesthetic of Atherton Mill Lofts while also mitigating the intrusive

Critical Red Cross Blood Shortage Continues In Charlotte Area; Target eGiftCard Offered

Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, but there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage. Eligible donors of all types are urgently needed After issuing the emergency call, the Red Cross has experienced a 30 percent increase in blood donation appointments through mid-July. About half of the appointments were scheduled by donors using the free Blood Donor App or at redcrossblood.org. Despite this improvement, blood products are still being distributed to hospitals as fast as donations are coming in, so more donations

Academy Sports + Outdoor Plus Charlotte HS Coaches Give Shopping Spree To Local Kids

Academy Sports + Outdoors, Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte, and HS football coaches from Vance, West Mecklenburg, Providence Day, Olympic, Myers Park and Charlotte Country Day on July 25 partnered to make back-to-school shopping a little easier for 20 local kids with its annual Back-to-School shopping spree. Each child from the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte received a $100 Academy gift card to use towards athletic apparel, backpacks, shoes and other school necessities during the donation. This is the program’s eighth year and it has grown to include over 100 similar events, benefitting

Registration Now Open For Walk To End Alzheimer’s in Charlotte Area

The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is inviting Cabarrus, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, and Mecklenburg County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in September and October across the region. Check-in opens at 9:00AM and the Walks start at 10:30AM. Walk Details by City:Charlotte – Saturday, October 28 at BB&T BallparkGastonia – Saturday, September 9 at Rotary Centennial PavilionHickory – Saturday, October 28 at LP Frans StadiumKannapolis – Saturday, September 16 at NC Research CampusTroutman – Saturday, October 14 at ESC Park Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® participants will complete a one

The Fresh Market Fires Up Flavors With Sampling Events In August

The Fresh Market, a specialty grocer focused on providing fresh, delicious food with friendly service in a warm and inviting atmosphere, has several locations in the Charlotte area. From seasonally fresh produce to exceptional quality meat and seafood, signature baked goods and thousands of organic options, The Fresh Market is dedicated to offering guests the most delicious ingredients and inspiring meal solutions. The Fresh Market’s local store locations warmly welcome guests to experience the following sampling events and meal deals this August: The Fresh Pick: Grapes and Back-to-School Sampling Events – August 5-6 from 2-6 p.m. each day The Fresh Market

Dupp & Swat Reopen Their Artists Collective And Event Space At The Plaza

After their original location was dismantled last year, super-siblings Davita and Dion Galloway are re-opening their infamous artists collective and event space Thursday, July 27th. Dupp&swat is located at 2521 The Plaza and features a retail portion where clothing designers can display and sell their wares, as well as an extensive art collection. As with the designers, various artists cover the walls (of dupp&swat) to display and sell their art. The grand re-opening celebration will take place all day, starting at 11am, at the new location, with a more formal event beginning at 6:00pm. The re-opening will serve as a