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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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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 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
Blurred background of a parking lot with an "I voted" sticker.
Elections
Your guide to the 2025 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.
Culture
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
A woman in a pink blazer posing with a woman in a cap and gown holding a diploma.
Education
Charlotte-based scholarship group hosting annual fundraiser
ANSWER Scholarship has provided 200+ college scholarships to 141 Charlotte-area mothers since 2006.
September 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A band performing in front of a purple background with the words "Beatles Tribute Night" suspended above.
Festivals
“Come Together” for the southeast’s biggest Beatles festival
Become an honorary member of the “Fab Four” during this annual festival celebrating the music of the Beatles.
September 23, 2024
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Maria Adnado
White vendor booths surrounding a lake in a park.
Festivals
Festival in the Park returns for 60th year
The annual festival provides live music, art, and community to Charlotteans.
September 19, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An empty airport concourse that opens up to a refurbished plane tail.
Airports and Transportation
New concourse at Charlotte airport set to open
Concourse A will bring an additional 10 gates to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
September 13, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A woman's hand holding an open box of pizza in front of a black food truck.
Food
King of Fire closer to opening first stand-alone pizza restaurant in Uptown
The family-owned, brick-oven pizza food truck is expanding its reach (and menu) into a full-sized restaurant at The Green.
September 13, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of people posing with reflector vests and trash pickers.
Volunteer
Rail Trail cleanups create community, beautify South End
Every spring and fall season, volunteers spend an hour cleaning South End’s Rail Trail, collecting as much as a ton of trash in every three-part series.
September 12, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of women holding steins in a competition in front of a crowd.
Events
Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Queen City
Don the lederhosen and raise a glass to Oktoberfest, the most wonderful time of the year for beer.
September 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Three people in all white outfits wearing giant bird mechanisms.
Festivals
Charlotte International Arts Festival returns
The annual festival features large art installations, food and drinks, immersive + interactive experiences.
September 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A room with lights, cameras, and white chairs next to podcasting microphones.
Small Business
New podcast studio making (sound)waves
EVRYBDY Studios, a Charlotte-based podcast company, provides an outlet for creators + full-service to businesses looking to expand their portfolio.
September 9, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Four people smiling and standing in front of several murals in an outdoor gallery.
Arts
TAOH Outdoor Gallery beautifies NoDa ahead of grand opening
The new outdoor gallery provides a space for local and international artists to create new pieces + improve their mental health.
September 9, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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