Terrific @nytopinion piece by @OppInsights Raj Chetty about how America can build an opportunity economy, noting that it's as much about building communities as about helping individuals. Charlotte, NC, is an example of success: https://t.co/FgQiXWCDKh
We're not 50th out of 50 anymore.
Charlotte has shifted significantly in the national upward mobility ranking that stunned and galvanized the city a decade ago. https://t.co/l4dvFjjNac
🪴 INBOX: The annual Juneberry Ridge plant sale is back this Saturday, April 20 from 8 am-noon.
EXPECT: More than 5,000 locally grown plants for sale starting at $3.
- They'll have edible and medicinal plants, herbs, fruits and nut trees, vegetables and succulents, among others
CONTEXT: Juneberry Ridge is a 750-acre regenerative farm and nature retreat about an hour east of Charlotte.
- Founded more than 20 years ago, it has an event space, private cabins, farming, culinary experiences and a 43,000-square-foot greenhouse.
On Due South, a restaurant server turned organizer and a chef/owner get candid with @LeonedaInge & @j_tibs about how life in the restaurant industry has, and has not, changed since the pandemic, and their efforts to advocate for change.
https://t.co/a6nK86DPjD
Nostalgic for #clt club scene? Check out Park Elevator Reunion Dec. 16 at Blackbox in Charlotte. DJ Andy K & Dana McKelvey on @CLTTodayShow@wcnc sharing details: https://t.co/fuZB5Hu2YU
We spy BayHaven Restaurant Group's 3rd & Fernwood at Metropolitan on @bonappetit's 10 most anticipated fall openings list: https://t.co/x3tZ8dhmZx
#cltfood#charlotte#metropolitanclt
After a years-long search that began before they left their former home in Spirit Square in 2021, @artsplusclt has found a home in an empty church at the intersection of The Plaza and Parkwood Avenue. https://t.co/oGIPZAUlqa
The cover letters Jess Masanotti sent in 2020 basically said: “I have no clue what I’m doing, but I swear I’ll be good at this. ... Give me a chance.” https://t.co/Pb1qffblfw
Your girl/@JLeighEvents made it into @southernliving! I received an email from one of their writer's last week. This is a pinch me moment. It has taken a lot of work to get here but I'm thankful for every step of the way.
https://t.co/PQMLKZVBvf
@CltLedger joined us at @suffolkpunchclt SouthPark recently to find out more about how social media and influencers play an increasingly important role in overall PR strategy. https://t.co/nQ5LfDKxJf