Chances are your social media feeds are filled with Spotify Wrapped 2025, and no matter how victimized you may feel by the “listening age” it assigned you, we’re taking inspiration to recap Charlotte's top stories of the year. Don’t worry, we’re not telling anyone they’re over 25.

Did you know we keep tabs on what you engage with the most to make sure our newsletter is always packed with what you want to see? Here’s what you loved in 2025:

January

25+ volunteer opportunities in and around Charlotte | Charlotteans wanted to start the year by giving back to the community.

February

Local book clubs to join in Charlotte | Book clubs had a hold on the Queen City — including what could be the biggest meeting in our city's literary meet-up history.

March

35+ concerts to put on your calendar | Many big names like Brad Paisley, Gwen Stefani, Benson Boone, Pitbull, the Jonas Brothers, and Billie Eilish graced our live music venues across the city.

April

20 miles of greenways under construction in Mecklenburg County | Several sections joined the 74 miles of completed greenways across the county, providing ample green space for residents.

May

What we learned walking the SouthPark Loop | The three-mile urban trail has a rich history in South Charlotte, with big plans for the future.

June

New and coming-soon restaurants in Charlotte | What a time to dine — the Queen City welcomed 11 new restaurants.

July

The Amp hits a high note with returning acts and a growing lineup in South Charlotte | Music lovers (and curious minds alike) learned the Ballantyne music venue is more than an amphitheater — it’s a blank slate for shows, events, and the community to gather.

More than 200,000 people poured into Charlotte Motor Speedway for August Jam in 1974. | Photo via UNC Media Hub

August — a tied month

Remembering Charlotte Motor Speedway’s August Jam as the Queen City’s “Woodstock” | WCNC's Larry Sprinkle shared his memories of the largest concert in North Carolina’s history.

The River District welcomes its first resident | The ever-growing new development in West Charlotte held a ribbon cutting to welcome its first homeowner.

September

What we "unfortunately do love" in Charlotte | From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, we learned what Charlotteans love most.

October

Go inside Charlotte's largest privately-owned gym | For 25 years, The Fitness Factory in NoDa has welcomed the community to break a sweat at its 42,000-sqft gym.

Big Pete will be ready for visitors by Saturday, Nov. 8. | Photo by CLTtoday

November

World-renowned artist unveils troll sculpture in Charlotte | The Queen City welcomed its newest and largest resident, Big Pete with the Big Feet.

December

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