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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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An art sculpture stands in the foreground against the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
Business
Charlotte’s growth streak continues with 2,600 incoming jobs
Both Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) and Capital Group recently announced plans to open offices in Uptown, adding to the local job market and investing millions into the city.
April 9, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A cozy restaurant dining room with wood floors, wood and black metal tables and brown leather booths.
Food
Meet The Craic, SouthPark’s new living room
The new Irish-themed restaurant in SouthPark promises a diverse menu featuring comfort food, an extensive cocktail program, and a welcoming atmosphere.
April 9, 2026
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Maria Adnado
An ice sculpture with the words Charlotte StrEATS Festival carved into it.
Festivals
Charlotte StrEATS Festival returns to Uptown at new location
The fifth annual StrEATs Festival will bring foodies and flavors to Uptown’s First Ward Park on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12.
April 8, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of a black warehouse with a dirt construction area behind it.
Education
UNC Charlotte launches school of construction
The Albert School of Construction will begin classes this fall within the William States Lee College of Engineering.
April 7, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A couple ordering an ice cream cone from an ice cream shop.
Small Business
Local love: CLTtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
April 7, 2026
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Maria Adnado
An aerial shot of cars crusing along I-77 with the Uptown skyline in the background.
Airports and Transportation
Community engagement center opens to address I-77 South Express Lanes
The community engagement center will help the community provide feedback on the still-developing project.
April 6, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Looking across a pond at Quail Hollow Club, with two white tints and people lining the green course.
Sports
Perfect your swing: learn to golf like a pro
Whether you are new to the green or skilled with a golf club, Charlotte venues provide lessons for all skill levels.
April 2, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Rotating images of a restaurant, with Japanese-style aesthetics, a brick exterior, and a rooftop patio.
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.
April 2, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Acrobats demonstrate a live show on a mono-wheel in a park with Uptown Charlotte in the background.
Festivals
Your guide to Charlotte SHOUT!
Celebrate the Queen City’s art, music, food, and more for the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A hand holding a small blue Book Crawl passport in front of a bookstore.
Small Business
Explore local bookstores during the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl
The annual book crawl kicks off Wednesday, April 1, inviting book lovers to visit two dozen shops across the Queen City and compete for prizes.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A room of books and a yellow floor with a sweatshirt that reads "Certified Book Nerd."
Events
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
The Queen City is surrounded by bookstores full of literary works ready for your eyes.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Easter eggs in a field of grass
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 are worth planning ahead for.
March 27, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Food
A conversation with “Top Chef” guest judge Jamie Brown
We sat down with the guest judge to ask about her experiences on the show, and to ask her expert opinion on Charlotte’s food scene.
March 24, 2026
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Maria Adnado
People standing on cheering while watching football on a large screen.
Food
Blinders Sports Lounge celebrates first anniversary with new menu
Since opening in March 2025, Blinders has boasted craft cocktails, elevated bar bites, and curated watch parties like movie nights, sporting events, and more.
March 18, 2026
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Maria Adnado
The Queen's Unviersity men's basketball team celebrating a win and bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Sports
Charlotte’s key to March Madness 2026
From chicken wings to bracket tips, we’ve got everything Charlotteans need for a winning season this March Madness.
March 16, 2026
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Maria Adnado
An image of the Charlotte skyline with green and white party hats on the skyscrapers and green and white balloons in the air + a giant two-tiered birthday cake in the center.
Culture
Looking back on two years of CLTtoday
We’re celebrating two years of CLTtoday by reflecting on our favorite articles from over the years.
March 16, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A table of egg and brunch items with people sitting by the plates with cocktails in hand.
Live
Top brunch restaurants to try in Knoxville
Don’t just pick a spot with pancakes and eggs — pick the spot that’s perfect for your gathering with this guide that includes menu recommendations, brunch categories, and beyond.
March 11, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Two beers on a table with a taproom in the background.
Play
Raise a glass to Charlotte’s beer scene
Whether you favor a crisp lager or sweet stout, we’ve made a list of the breweries slinging craft beers around the Queen City.
March 10, 2026
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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
March 10, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A ruby-throated hummingbird in mid-flight.
Travel and Outdoors
When to spot hummingbirds across Charlotte
Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in Charlotte in the spring — find out where you can spot them.
March 10, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A brick building with black-tinted windows and coming soon banners for Uchi.
Food
Uchi and sister-concept Uchibā opening soon
As the Japanese-inspired restaurants prepare to debut in Plaza Midwood, the restaurants’ chef opens up about inspiration, ingredients, and the move to the Queen City.
March 10, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Duke and Louisville basketball players reach for a loose ball beneath a net in Spectrum Center.
Basketball
The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament to tip off in Charlotte
The ACC Men’s Basketball tournament returns to Spectrum Center in Uptown from Tuesday, March 10 to Saturday, March 14.
March 9, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of several apartment complexes surrounding a park.
Development
Eastland Yards taking shape in East Charlotte
The new development will pay homage to the former Eastland Mall while carving out space for new retailers, amenities, and residential spaces.
March 6, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A hand holding a black tray with a giant lump crab cake in the center in front of a "Poppy's: A Taste of Maryland" sign.
Food
Charlotte-area spot serves a taste of Maryland
At Poppy’s: A Taste of Maryland, crab cakes are the star — bringing a classic Chesapeake staple to the Queen City.
March 5, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A flock of geese next to a body of water at Centennial Park in Nashville with the Parthenon in the background at sunset.
Culture
Make the most of the extra evening daylight in Nashville
During daylight saving time, the clocks “spring forward,” allowing Nashvillians to make the most of their evenings.
March 5, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
View of Austin, Texas' skyline with people kayaking in the Lady Bird Lake.
Culture
Beat the daylight saving slump with these Austin activities
The clocks will “spring forward” this weekend, allowing Austinites to make the most of their evenings.
March 5, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A river with green grass on either side and a bridge running across it. In the background, you can see several tall buildings against a blue sky, and the sun glinting off of one building.
Culture
Beat the daylight saving slump with these Fort Worth activities
During daylight saving time, the clocks “spring forward,” allowing Fort Worthians to make the most of their evenings.
March 5, 2026
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Maria Adnado
The Charlotte skyline in the background of a water fountain and park.
Culture
Beat the daylight saving slump with these Charlotte activities
During daylight saving time, the clocks “spring forward,” allowing Charlotte to make the most of their evenings.
March 5, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A theatre marquee that reads "Carolina" and the logos for Charlotte, Bravo, and "Top Chef."
Food
CLTtoday’s night at the “Top Chef” Season 23 premiere in Charlotte
Inside the orange carpet, the crowd, and the first taste of the new season of “Top Chef.”
March 3, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of a river boat with two pyramids in the background and three people looking at the images with VR headsets on.
Arts
Visit ancient Egypt using VR headsets at Blume Studios
The creative hub in the Iron District will be the departure zone for guests to walk through ancient Egypt without stepping foot on a plane.
March 3, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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