Rev. Charlotte Brown, who retired from the District Court bench here in 2016, writes the Forum: “Continue the great work. Please give my regards to everyone. I am now in California, an immigration judge. Thank you for all your support in the past.” Upcoming Deadlines Nov. 18: Applications due ... Continue Reading →

Nancy Carter sent in a message that community groups can use neighborhood grants and volunteer hours to match Soil & Water funds to support programs to address "streams that are washing soil away." Upcoming Deadlines Oct. 1: Applications due for city tree care grants for neighborhood ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming Deadlines Oct. 1: Applications due for city tree care grants for neighborhood groups. More. Oct. 3: First step toward Mayor's Youth Employment Program. More. Nov. 18: Applications due from low-income families for credit of up to $340 off next property tax bill. More. Upcoming ... Continue Reading →

QCityMetro reporter Kylie Marsh sent in a request for persons to contact her who are interested in commenting on west side crime issues in the context of Police Chief Johnny Jennings’ comments this week that department vacancies need to be filled and that the N.C. Raise the Age Act and low bail/bond ... Continue Reading →

Judge Kim Best had to leave for court before being able to announce her candidacy for election to Superior Court. Barbara A. Ratliff shared an announcement from Stephanie Sneed that she is a school board candidate for the District 4 seat representing East Charlotte and Mint Hill. Sneed's campaign ... Continue Reading →

Sept. 1: Retirement celebration for Judge Rickye McCoy-Mitchell, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Courthouse Atrium, 832 E. 4th St. More info and registration here. Event may have become virtual. Virtual registration here. Sept. 10: Black Women’s Caucus Blackberry Brunch, $50, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Freedom Hall, 1610 ... Continue Reading →

Jonathan Hill sent in an announcement of a city tree care matching grant for neighborhood organizations incurring expenses for tree care, vine removal and educational events. More info here. Applications are due Oct.1 -- Sylvia Grier announced that under Medicaid Reform scheduled for Dec. 1, ... Continue Reading →

Jackie Edwards Walton announced that Project 70Forward is looking to meet the need for working air conditioners. E-mail Walton for more information. -- Upcoming Events Aug. 20: Urban League’s “First Day Ready” resources for school, for K-12 students and their families, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Mount, ... Continue Reading →

Jackie Edwards Walton announced that Project 70Forward is looking to meet the need for working air conditioners. E-mail Walton for more information. -- Ken Koontz announced that Anntony’s Caribbean Café would close at the end of August as Dr. Tony Martin retires. -- Jennifer De La Jara announced ... Continue Reading →

Aug. 3: Virtual training on infectious disease prevention and control, focused on COVID-19, free, virtual, 8:50-11a.m. Info and registration here. Aug. 4: Monkeypox awareness training session.; 1 p.m., virtual, free. Details. Aug. 4: “Engaging Black Donors and Cultivating an Inclusive Donor Base,” ... Continue Reading →