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Maria Adnado

City Editor, CLTtoday

Maria is based in Charlotte, NC and is a graduate of the University of Dayton. Before joining 6AM City, she worked as a News Producer for 10 years and worked as a Digital Media Producer at Discovery Place in Charlotte. Outside of work, Maria enjoys traveling, reading, movies, going to concerts, trying new restaurants and breweries, crafting, and spending time with friends and family.

An GIF of Charlotte FC players and a post-game fireworks show at the Bank of America Stadium.
Sports
Charlotte FC to play in historic, first-ever home playoff game
The team will face Orlando City SC in a best-of-three playoff series as part of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup.
October 31, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A close-up shot of the entire Firebird sculpture with two people walking by and a brick building in the background.
Culture
Iconic sculpture, The Firebird, celebrates 15 years in Uptown
The Firebird is known to be one of the most Instagrammable spots in Uptown.
October 31, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Annual Día de Muertos Festival to draw thousands
The 20th annual Día de Muertos Festival boasts activities, live music, and a celebration of deep-rooted tradition.
October 29, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A man in an overcoat and hat holding a lantern guiding a group along N. Tryon Street.
Tourism and Hospitality
The ghosts of Charlotte past
As All Hallows Eve nears, now may be the perfect time for a ghost tour around the Queen City.
October 29, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A giant monitor reading "Sullenberger Aviation Museum" hangs over the US Airways flight inside a former airport hanger.
Play
On exhibit: Charlotte’s must-see museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these museums in Charlotte have it all.
October 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A train with the letters NC and a star on the front.
Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in Charlotte
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also for leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
October 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
People getting sprayed with colorful paint against a white wall.
Business
Immersive video game venue coming to Charlotte
This will be Beat the Bomb’s first location in the Carolinas, bringing video games, slime, paint, and fun to South End.
October 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A large red brick building with a silver "firebird" statue out front.
Culture
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to celebrate 15 years in Uptown
The museum in Uptown boasts a wide collection of art by internationally known artists.
October 23, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Fans watch the Carolina Panthers play at Bank of America Stadium
Play
Your guide to Charlotte’s sports scene
From the turf to the ice, we’re sharing all the details of the Queen City’s sports teams.
October 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A collage of six images of performing artists on stage.
Events
Music stars to perform sold out benefit concert for western North Carolina
Attending (or want to watch) the “Concert for Carolina” benefit concert at Bank of America Stadium? Here’s everything you need to know.
October 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A rotating gif of two 2-story homes and a one-story home.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Three Charlotte-area homes on the market
Whether you’re looking for a cozy living room or luxurious closet space, there’s a home on the market for you.
October 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A table with a wide varity of foods and two hands grabbing chips and a tomato.
Food
Where to grab a late night bite in Charlotte
Sometimes you get the late night munchies, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around Charlotte.
October 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A rainbow-colored hot air balloon soaring into a blue sky and white clouds.
Travel and Outdoors
Look up: Carolina BalloonFest returns to draw thousands
Float to the sky with us as this annual hot air balloon festival makes its return in nearby Statesville.
October 16, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Vicky Bruce watches as the ball flies toward the goal past the goalie.
Sports
Carolina Ascent raising funds for Helene relief
Charlotte’s professional women’s soccer team remains undefeated in their inaugural season.
October 16, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A vacant bar space at Harper's Restaurant.
Food
Come on, dish: Which Charlotte restaurants do you miss the most?
We want to know — which Queen City restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?
October 15, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Hockey players in red uniforms hug after scoring a goal.
Sports
The Charlotte Checkers ready for 2024-25 season
Charlotte’s AHL hockey team is about to hit the ice for the home opener on Friday, Oct. 18.
October 15, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of a new, state-of-the-art building with Hornets fans visible from windows on ground floor, second, and third story.
Development
Renderings released for Hornets’ new practice facility
The performance center will house the team’s practice facility and retail space + is expected to break ground in early 2025.
October 14, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A beige building with big red letters that read "Visart Video".
Culture
Charlotte nonprofit provides video rentals for movie nights
VisArt Video boasts the largest film and video collection on the east coast.
October 14, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A hand holding an "I Voted" sticker with a palm tree in the background
Elections
Your guide to voting in York County, SC
Everything you need to know about voter registration, polling locations, early voting + absentee voting in York County.
October 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A GIF of six photos of musicians that vary in color and black and white.
Music
Charlottean among artists to be inducted into NC Music Hall of Fame
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will host an induction ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 17.
October 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A large orange pumpkin with a giant field of pumpkins in the background.
Play
Fall reigns supreme in the Queen City
Make the most of the cooler weather with this list of the best local events, pumpkin patches, and activities happening this fall.
October 9, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Blurred background of a parking lot with an "I voted" sticker.
Elections
Your guide to the 2024 election in Mecklenburg County
Whether you’re voting absentee or in-person in this year’s election, keep this information handy before you head to the polls.
October 9, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A lit marquee with the words "Neighborhood Theater" and "Confluence" on display.
Music
Celebrate Charlotte’s music scene during annual conference
Confluence brings music professionals and performers together during a three-day conference in the Queen City.
October 8, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An airport hanger filled with boxes of donations for Hurricane Helene victims.
Volunteer
Charlotte-based businesses offering help to those impacted by Helene
Local business across the Queen City are collecting donations and supplies to take to western North Carolina in wake of Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024
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Maria Adnado
The Spectrum Center is photographed against the Uptown Charlotte skyline on a sunny day.
Development
Spectrum Center welcomes guests after phase one of renovations
The Uptown arena closed for several months to create elevated visitor experiences.
October 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An aerial shot of Uptown Charlotte with Bank of America Stadium in the foreground.
Sports
Bank of America Stadium to host FIFA Club World Cup
BofA stadium was one of 12 chosen locations to host the inaugural tournament which kicks off in June 2025.
October 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
Events
Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to Charlotte
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Backstage Lounge from Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Nov. 2.
October 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A view of Uptown Charlotte's tall buildings, two apartment complexes and Bank of America Stadium from a high-rise in South End.
Live
Unwritten rules of Charlotte, NC
Tell us you’re from the Queen City without telling us you’re from the Queen City.
October 1, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of people lined up in renaissance festival attire.
Festivals
The Carolina Renaissance Festival returns to Huntersville
Prepare to feast at the annual Renaissance Festival transporting visitors to a time of medieval mayhem.
October 1, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of an open room with people sitting at tables and layered seating.
Development
Construction begins on Creative Lab Uptown
Vintage office space will be transformed into a creative hub for young Charlotteans to learn a new skill or job.
September 27, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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