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Maria Adnado

Newsletter Editor

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.

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Pumpkins scattered about a baseball field with high-rise buildings in the background.
Events
Pumpkin patches, mazes, and haunts around Charlotte
Make the most of the fall season and cooler weather with this list of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and Halloween-themed haunts happening this fall.
October 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A plate of peas and foamy clams are served in a bowl on a restaurant table.
Food
Charlotte restaurants that offer tasting menus
Broaden your horizons and indulge in elevated fare with a tasting menu from one of these Charlotte restaurants.
October 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An aerial shot of Uptown Charlotte with Bank of America Stadium in the foreground.
Development
Tepper Sports & Entertainment proposes new indoor music venue
The music venue would be near Bank of America Stadium’s North Gate and would be constructed by 2030.
October 6, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A platter with mac and cheese, toast, half a chicken, sausages, pickles, baked beans, and pulled pork.
Food
The Pig Pickin’ plates Carolina barbecue front and center
The upcoming event hosted by Mac’s Speedshop and the Carolina BBQ Festival will showcase four of Charlotte’s pitmasters and barbecue before the main event next spring.
October 2, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Wellness
Go inside Charlotte’s largest privately-owned gym
With 40,000+ sqft of equipment and 24/7 access, this NoDa gym has become a community hub for anyone chasing their fitness goals.
October 2, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Business
New app connects food lovers with social content in Charlotte
Troodie, a new social app built to connect foodies, content creators, and restaurants, just launched in the Queen City.
September 30, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Real Estate
City of Charlotte launches new ADU program
We’re breaking down everything you need to know about adding an accessory dwelling unit — also known as an ADU — to your property.
September 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A group of people sitting in an open field next to a warehouse with an inflatable film screen set up.
Events
Tune into these Halloween-themed movie series across Charlotte
Grab your crew or make it a solo date to screen flicks from horror to animation at these local movie nights.
September 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A hand holding a waffle cone with two scoops of ice cream in front of a storefront.
Food
New and coming-soon restaurants in Charlotte
Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.
September 26, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An aerial vantage of a car driving along a forested road surrounded by trees with colored leaves.
Travel and Outdoors
When to expect peak fall foliage around Charlotte
October is going to be a colorful month in the Charlotte area, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
September 25, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
A taste of fall: Check out these autumn flavors across the Queen City
Fall is in the air, and many Charlotte businesses are celebrating with dishes, pastries, and drinks perfect for cozy season.
September 23, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road: supporting our mountain communities after Hurricane Helene
As you hit the road to the mountains this fall and winter, things may look a little different. While many areas in WNC and Virginia are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, there are plenty of businesses ready to welcome you back.
September 22, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Crowds gather for an outdoor concert to see performers on a stage during the Cheerwine Festival.
Play
Charlotte’s upcoming music, food, and arts festivals
Make the most of summer with Charlotte’s lineup of festivals, including national acts, local acts, fine arts, craft beer, longbow competitions, and celebrations of art in the Queen City.
September 19, 2025
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Dayten Rose
Three rotating images of a festival in a park near a lake, a pair of sneakers in an exhibition, and an empty movie theater.
Events
3 events to celebrate the arts in Charlotte
From supporting local vendors to unique exhibitions, we’re roundup up several ways to support the art scene in the Queen City.
September 18, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Black and white and sepia historic newspaper clippings.
City
Do you remember the 21st night of September?
From historic buildings that no longer stand to ads promoting Charlotte restaurants, we dug through newspaper archives dating as far back as 1883 to celebrate the 21st night of September.
September 18, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A swan glides near lily pads on a lake in Lakeland, Florida, with city buildings and trees visible in the background.
Culture
What we “unfortunately do love” in Lakeland
From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, the “unfortunately do love” social media trend is taking over the internet — and we want your input.
September 18, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A concert venue with seats lined in a row and to the side of a stage with blue and purple spotlights.
Events
30+ Upcoming concerts in the Tampa Bay
From pop legends to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of concerts to see this year in the Tampa Bay area.
September 17, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The Uptown Charlotte skyline at sunset.
City
What we “unfortunately do love” in Charlotte
From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, the “unfortunately do love” social media trend is taking over the internet — and we want your input.
September 16, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Three men racing to hit a ball while horseback playing polo.
Sports
Queen’s Polo Cup races into Charlotte
Get ready to see horses, athletes, and a race for the cup when the Queen’s Polo Cup hits the pitch for its inaugural event in 2026.
September 16, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A table with turkey and gravy, glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, and wines.
Play
Date night ideas in Charlotte
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in the Queen City.
September 12, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
A full Bank of America Stadium with the skyline in the background and a soccer game underway on the field.
Sports
How to score FIFA World Cup tickets
Is it your lifelong dream to attend the World Cup? The closest games to Charlotte will be in Atlanta — and now’s your chance to snag tickets.
September 11, 2025
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Maria Adnado
The outside of a coffee shop on a sunny day. Several chairs and tables are sitting outside in front of a building that says "Night Swim Coffee."
Work
Your guide to Charlotte’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
September 10, 2025
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Gabe Guarente
An exterior shot of Bojangles Coliseum at sunset.
History
7 major firsts of Bojangles Coliseum
Bojangles Coliseum has been a destination in the Queen City for 70 years, so we’re taking a look back at the seven biggest events held at “the biscuit.”
September 9, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Development
Construction begins on second tower of Queensbridge Collective building
The new development along South Tryon Street is slated to become the second-tallest residential building and eighth-tallest tower in the Queen City, and offer retail, dining, and office space.
September 8, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Clear bags of red and yellow apples on a bench.
Food
Where to go apple picking around Charlotte
Whether you love them sliced or only baked in a pie, apples taste better when they’re picked fresh from a farm around the Queen City.
September 8, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Ratcliffe's Flowers sign with the marker set into the sidewalk beneath.
City
Signs that have stood through time in Charlotte
There are plenty of new signs across the Queen City, but there are also nostalgic signs that tell a story — you just have to look for them.
September 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A hand holding a waffle cone with two scoops of ice cream in front of a storefront.
Food
Van Leeuwen welcomes ice cream lovers in Plaza Midwood
The new shop at The Commonwealth is the New York-based ice cream chain’s first location in the Charlotte area.
September 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A photo from 1995 showing the panthers defense in front of the Atlanta Falcons.
Sports
Pounding into history: 30 years of the Carolina Panthers
From Death Valley to the big stage, the Panthers’ debut year set the tone for NFL Sundays in the Queen City — and we’re taking a look back 30 years later.
September 2, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A blue and purple-hued photo of the cast of Beetlejuice.
Culture
“Beetlejuice” to score a three-peat at Blumenthal Arts
The “ghost with the most” returns to Charlotte, and we spoke with a married duo who have been in the show for every visit.
September 2, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A padel racquet being held in front of a court with someone hitting a tennis ball in the background.
Sports
Swing into friendly competition at Epic Padel
Epic is opening a flagship location in North Charlotte + aims to build a community for the fast‑paced racket sport, from beginners to seasoned players.
August 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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