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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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Real Estate
The River District welcomes its first resident
Once complete, the development will boast a combination of farmers markets, walking and biking trails, and accessibility to the Catawba River and Uptown.
August 14, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A soccer player in an orange jersey preparing to kick a ball into a goal with a defender in front.
Sports
Carolina Ascent FC prepares for sophomore season
After a record-breaking debut, the Ascent returns to American Legion Memorial Stadium with fresh talent, big goals, and ready to represent the Queen City.
August 14, 2025
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Maria Adnado
College students smiling while carrying boxes on campus.
City
Move-in begins this week for Charlotte-area colleges
The Queen City’s many colleges are about to welcome their students back to campus, and college move-in week means extra people, traffic, and new faces around town.
August 12, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
Meet Charlotte muralist Meredith Riggins
What started as a project inside her own home turned into a side gig for wallpaper-style murals inside Charlotte homes and restaurants.
August 11, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Live
Where to find lunch deals around $15 in Charlotte
Everybody loves lunch, but not always the prices. Not to worry, Charlotte offers plenty of wallet-friendly lunch deals from sandwiches to flavors from all over the globe.
August 8, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A black and white photo of a band on stage playing for a sea of people.
City
Remembering Charlotte Motor Speedway’s August Jam as the Queen City’s “Woodstock”
The massive rock concert at the speedway drew more than 200,000 people for the day-long festival in August 1974.
August 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Development
New Mint Hill park to open in September
The 91-acre park is expected to have several pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, splashpad, and plenty of parking.
August 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
ESO Artisanal Pasta brings fresh pasta to Optimist Hall
The highly anticipated food stall will welcome diners starting Friday, Aug. 8, serving fresh pastas, locally made focaccia, gluten-free options, and sparkling Italian sodas.
August 5, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A line of children lining up to pet a police K-9 officer.
Events
National Night Out events rescheduled due to rain
The annual events bring communities together to meet local law enforcement and share resources + are free to attend.
August 5, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A side-by-side photo of chefs Tristen Epps and Chris Coleman
Food
Chefs share how the Queen City shaped their cooking skills for televised competitions
From “Chopped to “Top Chef,” two chefs with experience in the Queen City reflect on their time on-screen and how the competition propelled their careers.
August 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Play
Where to play pickleball in Charlotte
Playing pickleball in Charlotte is easy when you stop by one of these local indoor and outdoor courts, including Mecklenburg County courts and more.
August 1, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Development
Remembering Eastland Mall: a look at its past and future
The iconic Eastland Mall attracted thousands of shoppers before its closure in 2010, and will serve as a new hub of life in East Charlotte.
July 31, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Cars cruise along I-77 with the Uptown Charlotte skyline in the distance.
Real Estate
How much it could cost to rent in Charlotte based on the neighborhood
Trying to move neighborhoods? We looked at 10+ different neighborhoods around Charlotte to compare the cost of rent to the local average.
July 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Three people sitting with their retrievers of varying ages in front of a bustling outdoor market.
Small Business
Market Meetups: a new way to meet friends in Charlotte
The new event offers a fresh way for women to make connections while shopping from local vendors from across the Queen City.
July 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A room inside a brewery showing plants and three four-top tables with mahjong tiles.
Events
Bam, dot, crack: where to play Mahjong in Charlotte
If you’re looking to learn something new this year, jump into the tile-based game craze and give mahjong a try.
July 28, 2025
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Maria Adnado
The cast of The Hunger Games waves to the crowd at Comic Con.
Play
Lights, camera, action: movies and shows filmed around Charlotte
The Charlotte region has hosted television programs and movie productions from blockbusters to Academy Award-winning films.
July 25, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Local chefs share excitement for “Top Chef” in Charlotte
The Emmy-nominated culinary competition will start filming Charlotte and Greenville, SC soon, and Charlotte-area chefs have a lot to say about the upcoming production that will put the Queen City on the culinary map.
July 24, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A two-story dining area with round lights, displaying names of tenants.
Food
Eat your way through Charlotte’s diverse food halls
From Southern cuisine to international favorites, Charlotte’s food scene is smothered and covered with tasty eats within eight food halls across the city.
July 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A rooftop bar with a fireplace, people dining, and views of the skyline.
Play
20+ rooftop bars and dining spots in Charlotte
Want dinner with a gorgeous lake view? We have that. Want a place to drink by the pool? We have that. Want to marvel at Uptown’s lights over dessert? We have that, too.
July 18, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A crowd of people holding jerseys on a stage.
Sports
Charlotte to host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game
The All-Star Game will place Charlotte in the global spotlight, showcasing the city’s rise as a world-class soccer destination.
July 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
“Top-down view of a person wearing a blue and white striped dress holding a basket full of freshly picked peaches while standing on green grass.”
Culture
Try these recipes with your fresh SC peaches
Save, share, and savor these local peach recipes all season long.
July 15, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
Two books being held in front of an outdoor green space.
City
Where would you put an outdoor library in Charlotte?
The concept of an outdoor library is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in the Queen City.
July 14, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A crowd of people sitting in an outdoor amphitheater at sunset.
Business
The Amp hits a high note with returning acts and a growing lineup in South Charlotte
The music venue at Ballantyne is more than an amphitheater — it’s a blank slate for shows, events, and the community to gather.
July 10, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Events
NC’s largest potters market returns to Charlotte
The Mint Museum Randolph will host the state’s largest potters market in September and highlight the works of 50+ artists from across North Carolina.
July 8, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A woman's hand holding an open box of pizza in front of a black food truck.
Live
A guide to Charlotte’s pizza scene
Enjoy a slice of the Queen City’s must-try pizza shops
July 8, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Two hot dogs with stacked toppings and sauce on a silver tray.
Food
Hot diggity dog: Where to get a hot dog in Charlotte
From longtime spots slinging chili dogs to roadside drive thrus, this is your guide to Charlotte’s hot dog scene.
July 2, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A red and black building exterior with many windows.
Business
McHale’s Pub will open in NoDa this month
After a long run in Fort Mill and Rock Hill, SC, the long-awaited pub is preparing the final touches before welcoming guests by mid-July.
July 1, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A green graphic of the Charlotte skyline, backdropped with the outline of a giant basketball.
Culture
What if Charlotte had a WNBA team?
We used to have the Charlotte Sting, but what would a new expansion look like?
July 1, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A rotating image of two photos showing a Whataburger and What-A-Burger.
Food
What-A-Burger vs. Whataburger: What’s the difference?
As Whataburger continues to expand in the Charlotte region, this editor was determined to find out the history and differences of the two burger chains and what sets them apart.
June 30, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A vast park with people sitting on the lawn facing away from the camera with two large office buildings in the background and a small pond.
Travel and Outdoors
Why Ballantyne is thriving, according to developers
The developers behind Ballantyne’s expansive natural space share why it’s an amenity that keeps the neighborhood growing.
June 30, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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