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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
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
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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
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 5, 2025
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Dayten Rose
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
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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 collage of six photos showing five plates of food and the signage for Soul.
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 3, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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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
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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
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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
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Travel and Outdoors
Charlotte park to welcome world-renowned troll sculpture
No, we’re not trolling you. Danish artist Thomas Dambo is set to build a troll sculpture in Charlotte, Raleigh, and High Point, marking North Carolina’s installations as the largest in the US.
August 28, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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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
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charlotte
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 27, 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
An exterior photo of the Spectrum Center with two lifts adding brackets to an exterior-facing wall.
Development
Phase two of Spectrum Center renovations to finish by October
Concertgoers and Hornets fans alike will see new seats, new grab-and-go shops, and two new “districts,” that will merge hospitality and game-day action.
August 25, 2025
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Maria Adnado
CLTtoday_Soul Gastrolounge interior_Aug 2025
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
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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
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Business
Visit Charlotte’s 50+ newest and coming soon businesses
The Queen City is growing with new businesses ready to accept sweets lovers, dancers, shoppers, and adventure seekers.
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
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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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