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Living In Charlotte
The living here guides, updated on a schedule and dated so you know.
Living Here
79 guides
01
A short history of Uptown
02
Accessible Charlotte
03
Antiquing and thrifting around Charlotte
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Art classes and creative workshops in Charlotte
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Birthday party venues in Charlotte
06
Charging an EV in Charlotte
07
Charlotte neighborhoods, explained
08
Charlotte schools guide
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Charlotte’s mill villages: NoDa, Chadwick and Hoskins
10
Elmwood and Pinewood Cemetery: a walking history
11
Finding a doctor in Charlotte
12
Getting around Charlotte without a car
13
Getting from Charlotte Douglas to anywhere in the metro
14
Having a baby in Charlotte: what to sort out before and after
15
How a Panthers or Charlotte FC match day works
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How Charlotte Douglas International Airport works
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How Charlotte property tax and the revaluation cycle work
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How CMS school assignment and the magnet lottery work
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How the CATS bus network works
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How the Charlotte light rail actually works
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How to get a North Carolina driver’s license and register a car in Charlotte
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How to get involved in Charlotte local government
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How to register and vote in Mecklenburg County
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How trash, recycling and yard waste collection works in Charlotte
25
Lost Charlotte: the landmarks that vanished
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Meeting and event spaces in Charlotte
27
Moving to Charlotte: what to sort out in your first month
28
Neighborhoods, schools, commutes, utilities and the first ten places to eat
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Owning a pet in Charlotte: vets, emergencies, parks and where dogs are welcome
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Retiring in Charlotte: what to know before you move
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Riding the LYNX Blue Line and Gold Line
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So you’re moving to Charlotte
33
Starting a business in Charlotte
34
Story times and early literacy in Charlotte
35
The 10 best hair salons in Charlotte
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The 10 best neighborhoods in Charlotte
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The 10 best private schools in Charlotte
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The 10 best thrift and vintage stores in Charlotte
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The 10 best wedding venues in Charlotte
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The 6 best bookstores in Charlotte
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The 7 best daycares and preschools in Charlotte
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The 8 best chiropractors in Charlotte
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The 8 best CPAs and accounting firms in Charlotte
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The 8 best dog groomers in Charlotte
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The 8 best electricians in Charlotte
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The 8 best garage door companies in Charlotte
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The 8 best gyms and fitness studios in Charlotte
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The 8 best home builders in Charlotte
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The 8 best landscaping companies in Charlotte
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The 8 best med spas in Charlotte
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The 8 best tattoo shops in Charlotte
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The 8 best veterinarians in Charlotte
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The 8 best wedding photographers in Charlotte
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The 9 best auto repair shops in Charlotte
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The 9 best dentists in Charlotte
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The 9 best florists in Charlotte
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The 9 best HVAC and plumbing companies in Charlotte
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The 9 best moving companies in Charlotte
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The 9 best nail salons in Charlotte
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The 9 best painters in Charlotte
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The 9 best pest control companies in Charlotte
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The 9 best roofing companies in Charlotte
63
The active aging guide to Charlotte
64
The business traveler guide to Charlotte
65
The grandparent guide to Charlotte
66
The historic churches of Charlotte
67
The historic markers of Charlotte
68
The Historic West End, block by block
69
The library guide for Charlotte
70
The public art and mural guide to Charlotte
71
The toddler parent guide to Charlotte
72
Then and now: what Charlotte’s buildings used to be
73
Vinyl in Charlotte
74
Where to park in Uptown Charlotte
75
Where to stay in Charlotte
76
Where to volunteer in Charlotte
77
Why Charlotte is growing so fast
78
Working remotely in Charlotte
79
Your first week in Charlotte
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