VOTING continues through June 24 on “Participatory Budgeting Program” proposals for one-time county investments in programs, parks and other facilities identified by volunteers in each county district. The lists of projects alone are a fascinating journey through how perceived needs vary by ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming Events June 15: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations info session on ADA transition plan, noon-1 p.m., virtual. Receive Webex invitation after registering here. June 16: Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance “Enhance Marketing Efforts for Your Non-Profit Organization,” noon-1 p.m., free. ... Continue Reading →

Tommie Robinson announced that the Mecklenburg County Courthouse would unveil his portrait of longtime Chief District Judge James Lanning, who died in 2015, on Thursday, June 16, at 1 p.m. in Room 6370. -- Nasif Majeed included Juneteenth history written by Doreleena Sammons Hackett in his June 13 ... Continue Reading →

Through Aug. 19: Beatties Ford Road Vocational Center’s PG-13 Summer Tech Camp, $75/week first child, $40 for 2nd through 6th. Details on flier. June 22: Pride Patton 88th Birthday Celebration, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Genesis Project, 5104 Reagan Dr. Ste. 5. June 22: Virtual training on infectious disease ... Continue Reading →

Through Aug. 19: Beatties Ford Road Vocational Center’s PG-13 Summer Tech Camp, $75/week first child, $40 for 2nd through 6th. Details on flier. June 29: Alma Adams Men’s Health Symposium, 10-11 a.m., virtual. Register here. June 29: Urban League Master Class, "Are You LinkedIn?" free. Register ... Continue Reading →