CHARLOTTE - Cardinal & Pine

Jun 2024 18

10 ways to observe Juneteenth in Charlotte

By Ryan Pitkin | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Ryan Pitkin

Here are 10 ways to celebrate freedom, resilience, and community on Juneteenth in the Charlotte area.

Black family celebrating Juneteenth in a park.

Jun 2024 13

Here’s a guide to 25 fun things to do in Charlotte

By Staff Reports | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Staff Reports

Here's your Queen City Bucket List of things to do.

Charlotte, North Carolina, South Tryon Street, Levine Center for the Arts, Mint Museum of Art Uptown Store, plaza with office workers. Visiting the Mint Museum is one of the best things to do in Charlotte.

Jun 2024 3

We’re making a local business guide in NC, and we want you to choose where

By Stacy Rounds | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Stacy Rounds

We at Cardinal & Pine are asking you, our readers to help us choose the best location for our very first local business guide in North Carolina.

A map of North Carolina with a pin in it.

May 2024 6

The 6 best pizzas in North Carolina, according to our research

By Staff Reports | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Staff Reports

When it comes to pizza, there are so many delicious options to choose from in North Carolina. From the bustling city of Charlotte to the charming coastal town of Wilmington, each region offers its unique take. Join us as we explore the top pizzerias across the...

Inizio Pizza in Charlotte, North Carolina

Apr 2024 25

The 3 best bowling alleys in North Carolina, according to our readers

By Stacy Rounds | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Stacy Rounds

Our readers recently voted in an online poll to determine the top bowling alleys in North Carolina in 2024. Let's dive into your top choices and discover who's best!

A red bowling ball and three white bowling pins sit on a clean bowling lane.

Mar 2024 12

Parades, pubs, & parties: How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charlotte

By Ryan Pitkin | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Ryan Pitkin

We’ve compiled a list of 10 locations and/or events around the city that are planning to throw down in an authentic way on St. Paddy’s weekend.

Parades, Pubs, & Parties: How To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day In Charlotte

Mar 2024 12

The best locally-owned bars for watching March Madness in Charlotte

By Ryan Pitkin | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Ryan Pitkin

If there’s one sport that has a hold on North Carolina, it’s college basketball. Here are the best locally-owned places for watching March Madness in Charlotte.

Feb 2024 15

Charlotte teacher Justin Parmenter faces his breaking point in the fight for better NC schools

By Billy Ball | COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, Billy Ball

You might not know him, but your kid's teacher does. Here's how a public education champion survived a decade of Republican budget cuts and a major health scare.