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Maria Delgado

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.

A colorful and retro line moves through the words Plaza Midwood in a tropical setting with a painted Calle Sol sign on the right.
Events
Plaza’s first neighborhood market and art crawl
Plaza Midwood businesses will transform into galleries and markets during the first-of-its-kind event along (and around) Central Avenue.
May 9, 2024
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Maria Delgado
The pillared archway of a white museum building, surrounded by greenery and trees.
Culture
A glimpse of Charlotte’s Museum of History
Explore the history of the Queen City with a one-of-a-kind view into the many facets that make Charlotte the queen it is.
May 7, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A view of the table spread including tea, sandwiches, and scone spreads.
Events
Experience high tea on Mother’s Day
If you’re looking for a unique gift for mom, this list of high tea ceremonies is fit for a matriarch.
May 7, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Yellow-colored tables below a dark window with the words "Picasso Taqueria" on them.
Food
Inspired by Picasso: new taqueria now open
The latest venture by Michal Bay is already welcoming taco-loving patrons at Merino Mill.
May 3, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Flatiron School students sit at a table and work on their laptops
Small Business
Uplifting entreprenuers during Small Business Month
Mecklenburg County is offering a slew of resources and events during Small Business Month.
May 1, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A view of Uptown Charlotte's tall buildings, two apartment complexes and Bank of America Stadium from a high-rise in South End.
Play
Plan Ahead: Summer events happening around Charlotte
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.
April 30, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Spectrum Center and the Charlotte skyline lit up at night.
Live
15 facts you didn’t know about the Queen City
Why is Charlotte called the Queen City? Or the Hornet’s Nest? If you’re a trivia buff or just really want to know the city’s iconic history, this is for you
April 30, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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.
April 30, 2024
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Maria Delgado
people walking around the SHOUT! festival in Charlotte, NC
Live
The zodiac signs as Charlotte neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
April 30, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A collage of three photos including Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, and Noah Kahan.
Events
Your guide to Lovin’ Life Music Fest
From headliners, ticket links, and parking, here’s everything you need to know about the inaugural festival in Uptown.
April 29, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A group of people walking along a street full of vendors with lush trees in the background and green grass in the forefround.
Events
Stroll through the Kings Drive Art Walk
The annual art festival returns to Charlotte for the 14th year.
April 29, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A person performs an aerial acrobatics routine outdoors before an audience.
Events
BOOM goes Charlotte’s art scene
Immerse yourself in the arts + walkability of BOOM Charlotte at Camp North End.
April 25, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A pink flower surrounded by green leaves and buds still yet to blossom in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Annual garden tour to inspire your green thumb
Enjoy the sunshine and take a garden tour rich with floral history.
April 25, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Eight members of the Cakeable staff wearing coral and teal shirts, smiling behind the counter for a photo.
Small Business
“We’re more than capable.” Cakeable Cafe is now open
The new brick-and-mortar cafe in Uptown Charlotte does more than sell coffee and pastries.
April 23, 2024
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Maria Delgado
fiction shelves at downtown books and news
Small Business
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
The Queen City is surrounded by bookstores full of literary works ready for your eyes.
April 23, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Four students with medals around their necks standing in front of a wall that reads "Honeywell."
Education
CMS students provide sustainable ideas for Spectrum Center revamp
The innovative students participated in the inaugural Arena of the Future Experience, in partnership with Digi-Bridge, Honeywell, and the Charlotte Hornets.
April 19, 2024
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Maria Delgado
City Editors Jack and Maria smiling and standing in front of a Charlotte StrEATs Festival banner.
Meet the editors behind CLTtoday
While these editors may not be Charlotte natives, they are so proud to call the Queen City “home.”
April 19, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A group of walkers in the Charlotte pride parade waving flags and waving at the crowd.
Culture
Headliners announced for Charlotte Pride
Mark your calendars for the annual pride festival and parade in the Queen City, scheduled for August 17-18, 2024.
April 16, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Two street lanes in the foreground with the Charlotte skyline and trains in the background on a gray, drizzly day.
Development
City approves funds to improve safety on popular NoDa road
Charlotte City Council will spend $12.9 million to transform NoDa’s Matheson Avenue into a two-lane road, adding bike and pedestrian lanes.
April 11, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A bucket of freshly picked strawberries from Bush-n-Vine, a u-pick farm in the Olde English District.
Travel and Outdoors
It’s a berry good time to go strawberry picking
Farms across the Charlotte region are welcoming guests for the strawberry season to pick fresh fruit.
April 11, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A bee foraging from purple flowers surrounded by green leaves in springtime.
Volunteer
Help keep Charlotte “buzzing” with pollinators
The city is hosting events to keep pollinators and wildflowers beautiful and thriving.
April 5, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Co-Owner of Birdsong Brewing, Tara Goulet, standing in front of tables, stools and a windowed wall with "Birdsong Brewing Co." above the windows.
Culture
The story behind Birdsong Brewing’s beer names
Birdsong Brewing has been quenching beer lovers’ thirst since 2011. But where do original names for the beer come from? It’s all about inspiration.
April 5, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A Charlotte chef smiling on stage during the Charlotte StrEATs Festival Neighborhood Cook-Off in 2023.
Food
Prepare to eat during Charlotte StrEATs
The annual StrEATs festival takes place during Charlotte SHOUT!, celebrating the Queen City’s chefs and culinary scene.
April 3, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A brick sign showing Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's SouthPark regional branch in front of the brick building and parking lot.
City
Check out more than books at the library
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library has more than books to keep you occupied year-round.
April 2, 2024
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Maria Delgado
FTW-Total Solar Eclipse
Travel and Outdoors
Make the most of the partial eclipse
While Charlotte will experience only a partial eclipse, there are still ways to see and enjoy the astronomical event.
April 2, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A Charlotte SHOUT! banner is on a light pole with the sun shining in Uptown, surrounded by some trees and buildings.
Festivals
Your guide to Charlotte SHOUT!
Celebrate the Queen City’s art, music, food, and more for the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival.
March 28, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A brown, leather glove holding a baseball with green stitching with the words "CLT Today" in the middle.
Sports
Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh: Who’s on deck for an MLB team?
All three cities are pitching themselves for an MLB team.
March 28, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Blumenthal Arts audience files in and looks on at the empty "Hamilton" stage before showtime.
Culture
Prepare for a star-studded Broadway season at Blumenthal Arts
The venue announced its show lineup for the season, which includes returning favorites and a musical about corn.
March 19, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A cloud-free blue sky shining above the water and rocks at Long Creek surrounded by grass and trees at Long Creek Greenway in Northwest Charlotte.
Travel and Outdoors
There’s still time to celebrate Creek Week
Creek Week is a week-long event which provides insight and education regarding the creeks in Mecklenburg County.
March 19, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A cherry blossom tree full of pink flowers in boom with blue skies in the background and some green trees.
Parks and Recreation
Spotting spring: where to find cherry blossoms in bloom
These cherry blossom trees are planted around the city. We’ve broken down where to get a close look.
March 4, 2024
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