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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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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
An animation of a red whistle with a sad face next to an "86" misery rating.
Sports
CLT fans rank high in the Sports Misery Index, but it’s not a good thing
Charlotte FC’s wins give Charlotte sports a boost for the AI-generated index, saying little about the Panthers and Hornets’ upcoming seasons.
August 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A wall of books at a bookstore with a dog lying in front.
Events
Literary festival to take over Belmont
The town’s first and only literary festival promises a day of family-friendly events, a hot dog eating contest, and new books to line your bookshelf.
August 28, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A hand holding a "Tap In" golf ball in front of a simulator.
Development
New golf “eatertainment” venue swings into Lower South End
Packed with high-tech simulators and a full food and drink menu, Tap In will cater to golf enthusiasts and amateurs when it opens Thursday, Aug. 28, along Clanton Road in LoSo.
August 26, 2025
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Maria Adnado
CLTtoday_Duke's Mayo Classic BofA Stadium_July 2025
Sports
Uptown prepares for Duke’s Mayo Classic, Wake Forest and Notre Dame to face-off in 2027
Duke’s Mayo’s annual college football series is expected to draw more than 70,000 people to Bank of America Stadium.
August 26, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Soul Gastrolounge brings nostalgia and flair to NoDa
After three years closed, the restaurant is now open in NoDa, serving its same menu and vibes as its former location in Plaza Midwood.
August 25, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A crowd of people perusing a street festival on a sunny day.
Events
Things to do during Labor Day weekend in Charlotte
There’s various events during the holiday weekend in and around the Queen City.
August 22, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An artist's rendering depicting the interior of a sportsbook lounge with a massive screen with sports playing on the monitors.
Business
Where to watch football games around Charlotte
If you’re not watching football from the stands at Bank of America Stadium, there are nearby watering holes that bring a similar camaraderie and atmosphere for football fans.
August 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A comparison photo of Uptown Charlotte in 2024 vs. 2007.
Development
Travel back in time in Charlotte with Google Street View
We cover Charlotte’s changing landscape every day, but we also love to look back. We used Google Street View to remember how some of Charlotte’s most prominent landmarks looked almost 20 years ago.
August 19, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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City
Class is in session: 10+ school districts in Charlotte
From Concord to Ballantyne, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in and around Charlotte.
August 19, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An empty restaurant patio with black chairs in front of a building.
Food
Cooking up comfort: From the TV to the Queen City
Chef Scott Leibfried spent years as the sous chef on Fox reality show “Hell’s Kitchen.” Now, he’s serving up Italian-inspired comfort food at Fontana di Vino + preparing to open a second location in the Charlotte area.
August 18, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A group of five people standing on a home front porch with a red carpet cutting a blue ribbon.
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
CLTtoday_Muralist Meredith Riggins with DTR_Aug 2025
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
An aerial photo of a clay dirt and green field.
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
CLTtoday_ESO owners_Aug 2025
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
CLTtoday Pickleball Charlotte Sharon Lakes
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
A black and white photo of people going down escalators and looking down upon an indoor ice rink.
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
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