The 700 and 800 blocks of East Trade Street between North Alexander Street and North McDowell Street will close on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 6:00 a.m. and will reopen on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

At approximately 1:41 p.m. a small, private aircraft with two people on board landed short of Runway 36R at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Four local businesses were honored at last night’s 2nd annual Charlotte-Mecklenburg Crowns of Enterprise Awards ceremony.

Those parking at CLT need to be prepared and plan ahead for congested parking lots and decks at Charlotte Douglas International Airport throughout the summer travel season.

The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will be providing garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste collection services on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

Some uptown streets will be closed from Wednesday, May 22 through Sunday, May 26 for the 2013 Food Lion Speed Street celebration.

The City of Charlotte’s Business Intelligence (BI) Olympiad was one of 13 innovative government initiatives recognized as a Bright Idea.

Twenty CPMD officers were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the improvement of police-community relations in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations hosts the 34th Police-Community Relations Awards to recognize outstanding CMPD officers and work teams.

Join us at one of the public meetings to learn more about the activities occuring this summer and ways to stay connected throughout the construction phase.

Media opportunity to interview City Manager Ron Carlee and other officials about the new recommended approach for the CityLYNX Gold Line.

Sit back and relax on your way to Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has joined the ranks of renewable energy producers with the installation of 1,134 solar panels at its South Tryon Bus Maintenance Facility.

Charlotte’s Small Business Week, which will be held the week of May 12, will feature a variety of exciting and informative events designed to celebrate the city’s small businesses.

City of Charlotte and representatives of JHE Production Group will provide information regarding preparations for this year's Food Lion Speed Street on May 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Charlotte-Meck JIC (Joint Information Center) update; this is the last communication from the JIC.

Flooding of the Catawba River in the Riverside neighborhood has prompted the American Red Cross to open a shelter for residents whose homes and property have been affected.

City, County and State agency representatives will available to discuss the current Catawba River flooding incident in and around the Riverside neighborhood.

Media should call 704-559-9398 for the latest information.

Charlotte’s General Capital Investment Plan (CIP) is the most significant component of budget recommendations by City Manager Ron Carlee.

Annual meeting scheduled for May 8 at Marriott Center City

City Manager Ron Carlee has declared the 2013 Food Lion Speed Street an Extraordinary Event.

Join CATS staff members on Wednesday, May 8, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center to hear the proposed changes and to provide your feedback.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations and its partners have planned a series of events to commemorate Charlotte-Mecklenburg's 1963 desegregation.

The final version of the airport governance study has been released, along with public comments and a cover memo from Charlotte City Manager Ron Carlee.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Special Transportation Service (STS) and Bus Operations Division (BOD) received top honors from the North Carolina Public Transportation Association (NCPTA) as safest transit systems in the state.

Public comments and the final draft of the study on governance at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport have been released.

Due to unforeseen circumstances and unexpected utility conflicts, this closure has an additional delay. McDowell Street, near the intersection of East Trade Street/Elizabeth Avenue will remain closed through Monday, April 29, 2013 at 6:00 a.m.

April 2013 marks the 45th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, federal legislation that makes it illegal to discriminate in housing transactions.

Road closures planned for Trade Street from Caldwell Street to College Street - April 19 through May 19, 2013 to install water lines, storm drain lines, and other utility work associated with the Streetcar Starter Project.

The public has until April 22 to offer feedback on airport governance.

Check CATS rider's alert page for specific route information during the Trade Street closure between College Street and Caldwell Street.

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is excited to announce the winners of its Fifth Annual Light Rail Rodeo.

Public input meeting available for viewing; online comments accepted through April 22

The City of Charlotte is seeking comment from the public on pending legislation regarding governance of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

2013 BIKE! Charlotte is 17 days of bicycle-related events and promotions used to empower the citizens of Charlotte to incorporate the bicycle into their daily lives.

The City of Charlotte is seeking comment from the public on pending legislation regarding governance of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

The Airport Governance Study Oversight Committee will meet tomorrow, Thursday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 280, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.

LYNX light rail operators and mechanics from Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will demonstrate their skills and compete against one another in the fifth Annual Light Rail Rodeo on Saturday, April 13, at 9:00 a.m.

The 200 block and 400 block of East Trade Street (shown in red) between Caldwell Street and College Street will close on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. and will reopen on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Phase One of the study on governance at Charlotte Douglas International Airport has been released and can now be accessed.

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has announced that it is taking applications through April 22 for the Generation Green on Board: A Youth Summit to Advance Public Transportation.

According to 2012 preliminary rankings recently released by Airports Council International (ACI), the Airport's preliminary passenger rankings have moved up placing CLT eighth nationwide, climbing three spots from 2011's figures.

Solid Waste Services will kick-off Charlotte Recycle It! Week 2013 on April 8 to promote community awareness of the importance of recycling and encourage Recycle It! program participation.

Forum will be designed to educate contractors on new policies and procedures when doing business with the City of Charlotte.

Bus Operator Lonny Earnhardt continues his reign at the top as the winner of the Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) 2013 Bus Operators Roadeo.

Bus Operators from Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) Bus Operations Division will showcase their safe and tactful driving skills in its Annual Bus Roadeo competition on Saturday, March 30.

CATS will be discussing proposals for Route 79X - Concord Mills Express and Route 80X - Concord Express.

Mayor Anthony Foxx and Charlotte City Council will hold a public reception on Tuesday, April 9 to allow residents to meet new City Manager Ron Carlee.

Solid Waste Services will provide garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste collection services according to the normal schedule on Friday, March 29.

In an effort to provide the public with accurate information on recent questions or statements made in the press about the City of Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the City is providing clarification.

Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) top mechanics competed in an intense Bus Roadeo challenge on March 23 for the title of the best transit maintenance team in Charlotte.

The independent review will include analysis and recommendations regarding the future governance of the airport to be used as information, context and a guide for decision making.

Members of Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Maintenance will compete in its Seventh Annual Bus Maintenance Roadeo on Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Envision Charlotte, County, City Join Businesses and Residents for “Earth Hour” this Saturday

Residents can view live telecasts of City budget workshops and presentations on the GOV Channel and streamed live on the GOV Channel website starting on Wednesday, March 20 at 3 p.m.

Join CATS and The Relatives on Thursday, March 21 @ 3:00 p.m. at the Charlotte Transportation Center as we recognize the winner of the Safe Place art contest and celebrate National Safe Place Week.

The airport authority bill, SB 81, passed a procedural vote in the North Carolina Senate today and thus could proceed to a final vote in the Senate as early as tomorrow.

In its annual list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings released today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranked Charlotte 14th in the nation in 2012—up from 17th in 2011.

Friendship Gardens TO GO will re-open at the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) on March 14. Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is partnering with the mobile market to supply fresh produce at the CTC every Thursday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

On January 4, 2013, Neighborhood & Business Services released a Request for Qualifications for the redevelopment of the former Eastland Mall site. Three invitations to submit full proposals (attached) were extended.

LYNX Service from I-485/South Boulevard to Scaleybark Station. LYNX Connector Bus Service from Scaleybark to Charlotte Transportation Center.

Superior Court Judge Hugh Lewis dismissed a lawsuit filed by the estate and family of Delvonte Tisdale against the City of Charlotte.

In preparation for demolition, the East Hourly Parking Deck permanently closed on Friday, March 1.

Come view the proposed art for the LYNX Blue Line Extension light rail project. The exhibition will be at McColl Center for Visual Art from March 8 through March 30.

Heavy uptown pedestrian and motorist traffic is expected during the evenings Thursday through Saturday due to the CIAA basketball tournament.

An Extraordinary Event is defined as a large scale event or an event of national or international significance which might attract a significant number of people to a certain geographic area of the city.

Charlotte Mayor and City Council announced today their selection of Ron Carlee as the City of Charlotte’s next City Manager.

Mayor Anthony Foxx and the candidate selected to serve as Charlotte's next City Manager will address the media on Monday, February 25.

On February 23 & 24, the LYNX Blue Line New Bern to 7th St. Stations will be closed for weekend construction. A "LYNX Connector" bus will provide service from Scaleybark Station to Uptown.

Residents of Charlotte are invited to meet the final three candidates for Charlotte City Manager at a public reception and forum on Wednesday, February 20 at the Government Center.

To accommodate construction related to the Charlotte Streetcar Starter Project, the 200 block of N. Kings Drive between Elizabeth Avenue and Central Avenue will be closed for several days.

A reception and public forum to meet the finalists for Charlotte City Manager will be held on Wednesday this week.

N.C. Department of Transportation is working to keep roadways safe as a mix of rain and snow move through the area.

Today, Charlotte City Council endorsed business terms as outlined in a City/Carolina Panthers/State of North Carolina partnership proposal for Bank of America Stadium and ancillary facilities.

Marking the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Community Relations presents two local, free events in celebration.

Charlotte Douglas passenger traffic reached a record high in 2012 with 41.23 million travelers visiting the Airport last year – the largest in Airport history.

Mayor & City Council will meet to discuss Charlotte's economic health, review transformative projects, get a budget overview and financial update, and discuss Focus Area Plans.

As prepared for delivery; February 4, 2013 - "One Charlotte, One Future"

Mayor Anthony Foxx has called a special meeting of the Charlotte City Council for Monday, February 4, 2013.

Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB) is now accepting applications for the 2013 Adopt‐a‐Neighborhood program. The beautification grant program will fund small projects that enhance the quality of life in Charlotte neighborhoods.

Residents in the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County will have a unique opportunity to provide input that will help to build a planning framework to address the region's growth and ensure the continued vitality of local communities.

The 2012 DNC was the largest event in the City’s history, producing an impressive economic impact of $163.6 million.

The City of Charlotte has launched a sidewalk safety awareness campaign to remind residents of the importance of keeping sidewalks clear of obstructions.

The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have recently released the new Quality of Life Study, performed under contract with University of North Carolina – Charlotte (UNCC) Metropolitan Studies Institute.

Animal Care & Control remind pet owners to take precautions to keep their pets warm, dry and safe during winter weather.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation CDOT is now treating Charlotte’s major thoroughfares, connector streets, bus routes and bridges and culverts today with salt for the ongoing winter weather event.

Interim City Manager Julie Burch has announced that City of Charlotte offices will close at 3 p.m. today, with the exception of field operations and essential services.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation will be treating Charlotte bridges and culverts today with salt in anticipation of an on-going winter weather event.

Yard waste collection services are suspended for Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26 due to inclement weather.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation will be treating Charlotte bridges and culverts today with salt in anticipation of a winter weather event Friday.

Nominations are being sought for the 34th annual Police Community Relations Awards sponsored by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation will be treating Charlotte bridges and culverts today with salt in anticipation of a winter weather event Thursday evening into Friday morning.

Starting on Tuesday, January 15, Charlotte-Mecklenburg will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a weekend full of events.

Solid Waste Services will not provide collection services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 21.

In a settlement accepted by County Attorney Marvin Bethune and City Attorney Bob Hagemann, Jerry Alan Reese agreed to drop his appeal in two lawsuits and to dismiss an eighth lawsuit.

Interim City Manager Julie Burch has declared tonight’s New Year’s festivities an extraordinary event.

Solid Waste Services will not provide collection services on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25. Collection services will operate on a one-day delay with Friday residents being serviced on Saturday, December 29.

On January 1, 2013, amendments to City of Charlotte’s Residential Rental Property Ordinance will take effect.

Mayor and City Council name Interim City Manager as City Manager search process is under way

The Charlotte Streetcar Starter Project will begin construction in December 2012, following the official groundbreaking ceremony on December 12.

The 24,440,385th customer was recognized this morning at the Charlotte Transportation Center/Arena station.

Residents are encouraged to participate in an online survey to identify the most important characteristics for Charlotte’s new City Manager.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider the FY2013—FY2017 General Capital Investment Plan and the FY2014 property tax rate.

Solid Waste Services will not collect garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulky items on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22.

Nominees must be residents of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and will be judged on their involvement in promoting the ideals of racial equality and social justice as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

CMUD honored 27 local companies for environmental excellence in protecting our community's water quality.

Keep Charlotte Beautiful will be hosting Charlotte Recycles Day on Saturday, November 10, 2012, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Wal-Mart.

Federal, state and local leaders celebrate receipt of a federal funding grant for the Blue Line light rail extension project on Tuesday, October 16 at 10 a.m.

Both drop-off and pick-up locations will be near the track’s main entrance.

The Bobcats preseason event, Cool School Field Trip, will take place at Time Warner Cable Arena on Thursday, October 25 at 11:00 a.m.

CharMeck 311 has been recognized for excellence in service and designated as a “Citizen-Engaged Community” by the Public Technology Institute (PTI).

Today Charlotte City Manager Curt Walton announced that he will retire this December as City Manager, a position he has held since June 2007.

Albemarle Road Park and Ride Opens to Customers October 1, 2012

Harvard University recognized the City of Charlotte’s EPLAN Review Program as one of its "Bright Ideas" and a top innovative government initiative.

The numbers are in ... The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services (SWS) successfully collected more than seven tons of recyclables and 138 tons of garbage from Uptown receptacles during the DNC.

Updates on traffic control, CATS information, temporary transit center service, Gold Rush service and the LYNX Blue Line.

City operations planned for during the DNC, including the Temporary Transit Center and current road closures, will remain in effect through Friday morning.

Due to severe weather forecasted for Thursday, President Obama’s acceptance speech will now take place at Time Warner Cable Arena instead of Bank of America Stadium.

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, the Silver Lot at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be closed for events.

Due to severe weather forecasted for Thursday, President Obama’s acceptance speech will now be at Time Warner Cable Arena instead of Bank of America Stadium.

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested 10 people at the intersection of 5th and College Streets.

CFD and MEDIC officials discuss heat safety and hydration during CarolinaFest

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Joint Information Center issued the following update to the media.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Joint Information Center issued the following update to media.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Joint Information Center issued the following update to media.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Joint Information Center issued this update to media on September 2, 2012 at 11 a.m.

Because of our climate, Charlotte has a history of “pop-up” storms that occur in late afternoon during the summer. Take steps to avoid the dangers of flooding.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Joint Information Center issued this update to media on September 2, 2012 at 4:15 p.m.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Joint Information Center issued this update to media on September 2, 2012 at 10:30 p.m.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is ready to give you a lift to major events during and around the 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC).

CATS started adding signage to uptown bus stops beginning to assist customers with the temporary route adjustments during DNC.

The Carolina Fest is on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2012, and CATS is ready to take you to the festival. CATS offers 24 bus routes that will travel into Uptown Charlotte for the Carolina Fest,

The City of Charlotte’s environmental projects and milestones will be featured as part of the Legacy Village, which opens during Monday’s CarolinaFest.

Area residents, visitors and commuters into Uptown Charlotte are reminded to visit dncinfo.charlottenc.gov for up-to-date information on street closures, parking options, transit schedules and more, during the DNC.

The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services (SWS) has installed three additional dual station BigBelly containers in Uptown to provide pedestrians increased opportunity to recycle and properly dispose of trash.

The City of Charlotte has released the Charlotte Green Tour application, telling the story of environmental sustainability investments in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. http://maps.charlottenc.gov/greentour

CATS buses will run on its Sunday schedule on Labor Day with no express service. LYNX will run on its Saturday schedule.

Former Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Susan Burgess’ memory honored with dedication of Ed Carpenter’s Ascendus, to be dedicated on August 31

Security upgrades to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC) have been completed and are now in effect.

HUD has recognized the City for their continued success in planning and implementing the use of the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grant funds.

Bus Bay changes for Wednesday afternoon, September 5

Mayor Anthony Foxx hosted a Housing Roundtable to discuss the successes, challenges, and tools available to assist homeowners in refinancing their home.

Mayor Anthony Foxx and CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison along with senior staff from the City will conduct a press conference to address transportation plans for the DNC.

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Route 40X Albemarle Road Express and Route 9 Central Avenue

Six new buses to provide service across the city.

Strong thunderstorms are moving through the Charlotte area, causing flash flooding. Read these important safety reminders.

The City of Charlotte recently partnered with Western Union to offer customers the ability to pay charges on their City Services Bill at over 125 authorized Western Union locations in Mecklenburg County.

Solid Waste Services has added four new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to its fleet. The additional CNG trucks are part of SWS' commitment to the environment and bring the department's total CNG truck fleet to six.

Mayor Foxx today encouraged local small businesses to participate in an on-line survey aimed at updating the City’s CharlotteBusinessResources.com website to better serve their needs.

Entry into Final Design allows CATS to proceed with plans to enter into a Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with the FTA.

Construction of the Albemarle Road Park and Ride is scheduled for completion in September 2012.

Mayor Foxx today requested all flags at City buildings lowered to half-staff to honor the members of the North Carolina Air National Guard 145th Airlift Wing who lost their lives and those who were injured Sunday evening in South Dakota.

Solid Waste Services will provide garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky item collection services on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4.

A cooling station at 618 North College Street remains open on Monday, July 2 from noon to 8 p.m. due to continued dangerously high heat.

As a means of ensuring fairness in the assignment process, the City used a random lottery system to select time slots for use of the Designated Parade Route and Speakers’ Platform during the DNC.

On Wednesday, July 4, 2012, all Charlotte Area Transit System bus routes and the LYNX Blue Line will operate its Sunday service schedule in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

The Imperial Shiner’s Parade will take place between 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm. As a result Tryon Street will be closed between 9th St and 3rd St.

The City of Charlotte will conduct a live lottery at 2 p.m. to randomly assign times on September 4, 5 and 6 during the DNC to participate in the designated parade route and speakers’ platform.

Fare Increase Begins July 1

During its business meeting on June 25, Charlotte City Council approved an operating budget totaling $1.15 billion for Fiscal Year 2013.

The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services (SWS) has installed five BigBelly solar waste stations in Uptown as a pilot to further reduce litter, encourage recycling and enable the City to deliver essential services at a reduced cost.

Daily service to Carowinds starts June 18 through August 12.

Mayor Foxx announced today that the Bank of America Charitable Foundation has provided the MYEP program with a $100,000 grant.

Starting on Thursday, June 7th at 12:00 p.m. and continuing through Sunday, June 10th, the buses on the below routes will be on detour because of Taste of Charlotte activities.

Citizens can now apply to march along designated parade routes or speak at a designated speakers platform during the Democratic National Convention (DNC)

STS Wins Title for Fourth Year in a Row

Solid Waste Services will provide garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky item collection services according to the normal schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28.

As part of the Food Lion Speed Street festivities, some uptown streets will be closed from Wednesday, May 23 – Sunday, May 27

Owners of electric vehicles who are members of the Chargepoint Network can still re-charge their cars for free at charging stations owned and operated by the City of Charlotte.

Both drop-off and pick-up locations will be near the track’s main entrance.

This signed agreement represents a significant investment in the future of public transit.

On Saturday, May 19, 2012 and Sunday, May 27, 2012 CATS will operate increased service on route 79X to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the All-Star Sprint Cup race and the Coca-Cola 600 race.

Today City Manager Curt Walton presented to the Mayor and City Council his budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2013 and for the City’s five-year Capital Investment Plan.

The City of Charlotte announced today that the Charlotte Transit Center (CTC) will temporarily relocate to Third and South Mint Streets from September 3-5 during the Democratic National Convention.

Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB) and the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) today announced a major gift in support KCB’s mission to engage individuals in local community improvement and environmental projects.

Charlotte Transit Center will temporarily relocate during three days (September 3-5) of the Democratic National Convention and will re-open the morning of September 6.

Mayor Anthony Foxx and the Charlotte City Council declared May as Small Business Month at a kickoff event this morning where more than a dozen small businesses were recognized for their contributions to our economy.

City Manager Curt Walton has declared several upcoming events as Extraordinary Events

During CATS’ Clear the Air campaign, you and your bike can ride FREE, April 29 thru May 5, whenever you Rack and Ride on any of CATS’ services, including LYNX*.

May 1 Community Conversation focuses on the proposed amendment to the North Carolina Constitution that will define opposite-sex married couples as the only legally recognized domestic union in the state.

Winners will represent CATS at International Rail Rodeo in Dallas, Texas.

Today the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County clarified plans for respecting and accommodating citizens’ and visitors’ First Amendment right during the DNC.

The rodeo events focus on real situations that transit professionals deal with every day.

The State Full Funding Grant Agreement will provide 25 percent of the funding for the LYNX Blue Line Extension.

The winning team advances to the International Bus Maintenance Roadeo competition.

CATS' highly skilled mechanics work 24/7 keeping 342 buses on the road to get you safely to where you need to go.

Mayor Foxx proclaimed April 27-29, 2012 to be “The Great Charlotte Clean-Up” weekend. Each year, Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB) participates in the Keep America Beautiful, Great American Clean-Up by hosting a local clean-up.

On Friday, April 6, 2012 the Charlotte Area Transit System will operate buses and trains according to its regular weekday schedule.

Aprill 11 Community Conversation focuses on the Trayvon Martin shooting and the issues it raises around race, gun rights and the criminal justice system.

You can now recycle that plastic bottle, soda can or paper bag before you ride the LYNX Blue Line.

Central Piedmont Community College and the City of Charlotte are partnering to provide BPI training to enhance the skill set of contractors in the Charlotte region. The City of Charlotte will reimburse 75% of the tuition fee for participants.

Recycle Bins Now Available on Light Rail Platforms

The City of Charlotte installed 26 electric vehicle charging stations in seven locations and purchased eight electric vehicles to for its fleet.

Named Best Bus Operator in Charlotte

On March 28th, 2012, 200 students from Harding, Hawthorne and West Charlotte High Schools will have the opportunity to explore potential career paths and learn about fundamental business concepts through a job-shadow day.

Bus Operators will put their safe driving skills to the test as they compete for a chance to be crowned the best.

Learn how successful partnerships are providing assistance to youth in the community.

A public hearing on the proposed fare increase will be held on March 28 at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.

Riding public transit, carpooling, vanpooling or biking can eliminate the high prices you pay at the pump.

Click to see a recap of the City's response to the severe weather this weekend (from Saturday afternoon through close of business Monday).

To help residents in the tornado-stricken Reedy Creek area of northeast Charlotte, Mecklenburg County has waived the yard waste and demolition fees at nearby Hickory Grove Recycling Center through March 17, 2012.

With assistance from other City teams today, the City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services was able to make a complete first pass of the areas in east Charlotte impacted by the weekend tornados.

Heavy Uptown pedestrian and motorist traffic is expected during the evenings March 1 through March 3.

Beginning Monday, March 5, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will make adjustments to several bus routes.

CATS is ready to make sure visitors and commuters can get around safely and efficiently during the the CIAA Basketball Tournament February 27 – March 3.

Mayor Anthony Foxx and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing are hosting an Interfaith Summit on affordable housing and homelessness on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at The Park Expo and Conference Center.

March 5, 2012 Schedule Change The following are the planned service adjustments for CATS services to be implemented on March 5, 2012

In the coming months, the City Council will discuss an eight-year strategy to align its operating and capital investments to implement a 2020 vision plan.

IDG's Computerworld has named the City of Charlotte’s Chief Information Officer Jeff Stovall to the Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2012.

Nominations are being sought for the 33rd annual Police Community Relations Awards sponsored by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations.

As part of National Mentoring Month, Mayor Anthony Foxx and the Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance have scheduled a series of events to encourage and promote mentoring as a way to positively impact young people in the City of Charlotte.

The City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the Charlotte Housing Authority are now jointly accepting proposals from developers for Supportive Housing Developments.

On January 24 at 5:00 p.m., MYEP will host its second annual Energy Career Discovery Day event at Discovery Place, where Charlotte’s Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Cannon will unveil the new Job Skills Certification program to the MYEP high school participants.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations invites residents to a community dialogue about the local impact of the Occupy movement in Charlotte on January 17.

Solid Waste Services will not collect garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulky items on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16.

On Saturday, January 14, 2012 the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade begins on N. Tryon Street at 11 a.m. and lasts until 3:00 p.m.

Beginning Thursday January 12, Charlotte-Mecklenburg will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of history’s greatest champions of peace, pluralism and diversity, with a weekend of events.

Each year, KCB board members select a neighborhood to participate in their neighborhood adoption program. This program was created to fund small beautification projects that enhance the quality of life in Charlotte neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Energy Challenge (NEC) - Power2 Live Green Grant is a competitive grant opportunity designed to encourage neighborhoods to implement practical strategies for reducing energy use and costs.

On Saturday December 31st from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am, First Night Festivities will take place in Uptown.

All Curb It! collection services, except yard waste, will be provided according to the normal schedule. Yard waste collection will resume on January 2.

Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff awarded the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and the City of Charlotte today with an $18 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery III (TIGER III) grant.

Curb It! services – residential garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulky items – will be provided on Friday, December 23. All services except yard waste will be provided Monday, December 26 through Friday, December 30.

The $20.8 million project involves rebuilding a significant portion of the structures and equipment on the site. A second phase of improvements to this plant is scheduled to follow this work in about 18 months.

Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Cannon and Chief Rodney Monroe from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will host a press conference to recognize the beginning of the recently approved changes to the Youth Protection Ordinance.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) received its Record of Decision from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the LYNX Blue Line Extension light rail project.

The City of Charlotte will hold an Oath of Office ceremony for the 2011 – 2013 Mayor and City Council on Monday, December 5.

Your safety is a primary focus at CATS. Our safety and security team works hard every day to ensure that your commute is trouble free, but we can’t do it all on our own.

City Manager Curt Walton announced today that Ruffin Hall has been promoted from Budget & Evaluation Director to Assistant City Manager.

The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will not provide garbage, recycling, yard waste or bulky item collection services on Thanksgiving Day, November, 24.

Thanksgiving Day Parade - DETOUR for routes: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, 34, and 39.

The Centralina Council of Governments received a $4.9M Regional Planning Grant Award from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) to develop a Regional Plan for Sustainable Development.

The Charlotte Chamber along with the Charlotte International Cabinet on behalf of Mayor Anthony Foxx hosted a Mayor’s Business Networking Reception on Thursday, 11/17 at the Portman Ritz-Carlton in Shanghai, China.

The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate recently approved $50 million each for the cities of Charlotte and Tampa for 2012 security related expenses for the Democratic and Republican Conventions.

If you’re planning to fly this holiday season from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), make sure you plan ahead, with SmartPark, the Airport’s parking program.

Mayor Anthony Foxx has proclaimed Saturday, November 26 to be the second annual ‘Small Business Saturday’ in Charlotte as part of a national movement to support local small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.

Mayor Foxx met with Embassy officials and representatives from the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing to discuss strengthening the business relationship between Charlotte and China.

Your safety on and near the LYNX Blue Line is CATS' number one priority. Please remember to practice safety around train tracks.

While in China, the Mayor is meeting with leaders in the energy industry to learn more about how they use technology to build more sustainable cities.

While in China, Mayor Foxx and a delegation of local leaders have grown the relationship between Baoding and Charlotte beyond that of a traditional sister city.

Mayor Foxx wishes to thank federal leaders for ensuring the support and assistance of the federal government for the national party conventions.

On Thursday, November 24, 2011, the Charlotte Area Transit System bus and light rail services will operate according to their Sunday schedule. No express service will operate on that day.

Routes : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 34, 39, 79X. 5:00 am - 2:15 pm The event begins on S. Tryon Street between Stonewall Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Mayor Anthony Foxx and a delegation of local business and civic leaders have begun traveling to China to meet with Chinese government and business leaders in Beijing, Baoding, Langfang and Shanghai.

On Tuesday, November 15 from 10am to 2pm, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are partnering with Charlotte Center City Partners to celebrate America Recycles Day in Uptown.

CATS will be running regular schedules on all services (bus, rail an STS) on Veteran's Day.

A celebration of 50 years of great service from Community Relations and a special unveiling will take place on Thursday, October 27 at the Queens University Sports Complex.

Mayor Foxx has issued a proclamation naming October 20th Lights on Afterschool Day in Charlotte and also announced a new process to fund afterschool programs.

Incoming Charlotte City Attorney Robert Hagemann has appointed Carolyn Johnson and Hope Root to the positions of Senior Deputy City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney, respectively.

City Manager Curt Walton announced today that Jim Schumacher, Assistant City Manager, will retire from the City Manager’s Office effective January 1, 2012.

Moody’s Investors Service upgraded CLT’s revenue bond ratings to Aa3 from A1, citing the Airport’s “strong financial performance.”

Charlotte City Council approved a contract with Alcatel-Lucent to deploy a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Public Safety Network in the dedicated Public Safety 700 MHz frequency spectrum.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department honored 37 local companies this week for environmental excellence in protecting our community’s water quality.

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) invites the public to come out and comment on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the LYNX Blue Line Extension (BLE) light rail project.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department (CMUD) crews responded to a broken sewer line and wastewater overflow Sunday evening near 540 Bramlet Drive.

Beginning Monday, October 3, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will make adjustments to several bus routes.

The International Municipal Lawyers Association honored Charlotte City Attorney Mac McCarley with its highest honor during its annual conference in Chicago, the Charles S. Rhyne Lifetime Achievement in Municipal Law Award.

All five wastewater treatment plants earned Peak Performance Awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for the calendar year ending 2010.

The following are the planned service adjustments for CATS services to be implemented on October 3, 2011.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is proud to provide opportunities for businesses to create local jobs through the advancement of transit projects.

Eastway Drive north of Sugar Creek Road will be closed at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 24 until 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 28.

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Special Transportation Services (STS) is teaming up with Southeastern Guide Dogs on Saturday, September 17, at10:00 a.m. to help familiarize future guide dogs with CATS STS buses.

ATTENTION: The Stonewall station of the LYNX Blue Line is closed to passengers until further notice due to unexpected debris that fell from a surrounding structure.

The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County will host an event in remembrance of the attacks on September 11, 2001.

The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services collection crews will collect garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulky items according to the normal schedule on Labor Day, Monday, September 5.

The 7200 block of Park Road has been closed in both directions due a water main break, and will likely remain closed through September 10th.

Local residents affected by flash flooding on Aug. 5, 2011 can begin applying for low-interest disaster assistance loans starting today.

This September, the City of Charlotte will be joining with Mecklenburg County to host an event in remembrance of the attacks on September 11, 2001.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities has launched a new program designed to encourage residential customers to install and use smart irrigation controllers.

CLT's center parallel runway, 18C/36C, is undergoing major rehabilitation and is temporarily closed as of August 15, 2011.

Since the transition to single-stream recycling a year ago, the residential recycling tonnage has increased by 30% in comparison to the same period last year.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is in the final stages of developing the FY2013 through FY2017 Countywide Transit Service Plan (CTSP) bus service improvement plan.

Beginning on Monday, August 15, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will extend service on the Gold Rush Orange Line to the Charlotte School of Law, located on Suttle Avenue off of Wilkinson Boulevard.

In just 45 days of signing the contract to manage Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) new advertising revenue program, Titan Outdoor has secured advertising contracts exceeding the first-year revenue guarantee of $562,500.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg plans to apply for state and federal assistance to help residents affected by last Friday’s flash flooding.

More than 70 buildings were damaged in Friday’s flooding, the worst in Charlotte-Mecklenburg in nearly three years.

Charlotte, NC, August 5, 2011 - The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is in the final stages of developing the FY2013 through FY2017 Countywide Transit Service Plan (CTSP) bus service improvement plan.

Just in time for football season, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) wants to remind fans to purchase their LYNX round trip and one day passes online.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities has refinanced $114 million in revenue bond debt that will generate $18 million in present value savings.

Solid Waste Services will be in Uptown on July 28 promoting the City’s new On-Street Recycling Program and the improved Recycle It! residential recycling program.

Construction is almost complete and you are invited to come take a look inside the Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) North Davidson Bus Facility Renovation and Expansion Project at 901 North Davidson Street.

Solid Waste Services has temporarily changed its collection start time from 7:00 am to 6:30 am. The time change is for all Curb It! residential collection services – garbage, yard waste, recycling and bulky items.

The City of Charlotte is partnering with Mission Serve, Inc. to conduct a community improvement project in the Hidden Valley neighborhood, July 24 – 29, 2011.

On August 13 at 8:00 a.m., the second annual 5K Rock-‘N-Run will kick off at the NC Music Factory (1000 Seaboard Street).

Mayor Foxx, Police Chief Rodney Monroe and former Charlotte City Councilmember Ron Leeper of Men Who Care global coalition will discuss the Fourth of July events and low arrest rate this afternoon.

The results of the third quarter Business Confidence Index survey released today show a diminished optimism for the upcoming 2011 third quarter as compared to the expectations at a similar point in time prior to the second quarter.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is reminding air travelers to be prepared by “parking smart” this upcoming summer season and plan ahead for a smooth departure and arrival.

Bob Hagemann has been selected as the new City Attorney for the City of Charlotte, serving as chief legal counsel to the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager, and other City officials and employees.

Mayor Anthony Foxx will join Chris Finley, a successful Charlotte entrepreneur and owner of Computer Functions, to highlight the expanding opportunities for local small businesses.

The Charlotte Area Transit System bus routes, and the LYNX Blue Line, will operate its Sunday service schedule in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

Under a new state law, discarded electronic items will be banned from landfills in NC. Residents are asked to schedule a bulky item collection for electronics and not place them in their garbage or recycling rollout carts.

The Charlotte Division of the FBI and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department asked the public to help identify a man seen in a restricted area of the LYNX Blue Line.

Baggage Claim renovations are scheduled to begin June 27 and wrap-up by mid December, the largest renovation of Baggage Claim since the terminal opened in 1982.

This year – on Thursday, June 30 at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church – you are invited to attend a critical and timely conversation about how we live together and trust one another, in what many acknowledge to be a divided community.

Runnymede Lane between Barclay Downs Drive and Michael Baker Place will close on Wednesday, June 15 at 9:00 p.m. and will re-open on Friday, July 1 at 6:00 a.m.

The City Council approved the City’s FY 2012 and FY 2013 Strategic Operating Plan and FY 2012 – FY 2016 Capital Investment Plan during their business meeting on Monday, June 13.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport will temporarily close a portion of Taxiway E on June 14, 2011 for construction related to the upcoming Runway 18C/36C rehabilitation project.

Engineers from NCDOT and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities met on site today discuss construction plans and a potential timeline for making the repairs to the 24-inch water line and Runnymede Lane.

Hundreds of NASCAR fans took advantage of the convenience and ease of sitting back and letting the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) do the driving to the Charlotte Motor Speedway...

Neighborhood & Business Services is seeking public input on proposed revisions to the 2012 Quality of Life Study, performed under contract with University of North Carolina – Charlotte (UNCC) Metropolitan Studies Institute.

The City of Charlotte’s Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP) will host a Kickoff Luncheon to celebrate the start of the eight week summer internship program.

Several uptown streets will close this week for two events: the CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer Tournament on June 9 and Taste of Charlotte on June 10-12.

The April cycle of the City’s Neighborhood Matching Grants Program is complete and a total of $161,522.42 has been awarded to 15 Charlotte neighborhood-based organizations to help complete a wide variety of improvement projects.

Beginning this week, the 2010 Water Quality Report will be delivered to all residents of Mecklenburg County as required by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Last week, twelve Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers were honored at the 32nd Annual Police Community Relations Awards ceremony and reception held at the Palmer Building in uptown Charlotte.

The City of Charlotte’s energy efficiency and conservation educational campaign “Power2Charlotte” goes mobile May 25 with the launch of a mobile website and an on-the-move promotional campaign on CATS and LYNX.

Curb It! collection services – residential garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulky items – will be provided on Monday, May 30.

As part of the Food Lion Speed Street festivities, some uptown streets will be closed from Wednesday, May 25 – Sunday, May 29 (early morning.)

The Airport has reopened Runway 5/23, effective 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2011.

The Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan Planning Organization (MUMPO) will open a 30-day public comment period on Monday, May 16, 2011 and hold two open house-format meetings in the coming weeks.

CharlotteBusinessResources.com is a collaborative effort of 14 community business resource providers that aggregates resources and service provided by each partner.

Does your business need funding? Connect with lenders, investors, resources and business contacts on Thursday, May 19, 2011. This event is open to all businesses and a part of Small Business Week 2011.

Charlotte City Council honored Don Gariepy, the 2010 City Employee of the Year, at their May 9th business meeting.

With the City having successfully weathered the economic challenges of the past three years, it was a cautious approach to this year’s budget.

Storm Water Services is teaming up with Animal Care & Control to tell dog owners to “Scoop the Poop”!

The Airport has temporarily closed Runway 5/23 for construction of a new deicing facility.

The City of Charlotte’s “My-Charlotte,” a mobile application for accessing municipal services on-the-go, is now available on the Blackberry platform.

The City’s On-Street Recycling Program has recently been expanded with the installation of 20 additional recycling containers along Tryon Street.

Based on guidance from local, state and federal health officials, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities plans to reduce the amount of fluoride added in tap water.

2011 BIKE! Charlotte is 17 days of bicycle-related events and promotions used to encourage families, friends and colleagues to break out the bike and integrate it into their daily routine.

Keep Charlotte Beautiful has selected the Madison Park Neighborhood of Southeast Charlotte for the 2011 Adopt-A-City Neighborhood Program.

The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will provide garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulky item collection services according to the normal schedule on Friday, April 22.

The City of Charlotte has released a second draft of proposed changes to the City’s noise ordinance, taking into account all feedback received to-date.

Charlotte City Council will consider an agreement related to the continued effort by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities to accelerate the upgrade of water meter transmitters at its meeting on Monday.

The City of Charlotte’s "My Charlotte,” a mobile application for accessing municipal services on-the-go, is now available on the Android platform.

The results of the inaugural BusinessFirst Charlotte Confidence Index survey released today show that overall, Mecklenburg County business leaders are confident about the local and national economy...

Nominations are being sought for the 32nd Annual Police Community Relations Awards sponsored by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee.

The 16th annual Neighborhood Symposium will take place on Saturday, April 16 from 8:00 am – Noon at Central Piedmont Community College’s (CPCC) Central Campus, Overcash Building (1206 Elizabeth Avenue).

As part of a disparity study, the City of Charlotte is holding a public hearing to receive testimony on experiences in doing business with or attempting to do business with the City of Charlotte.

The City Council Community Safety Committee will be accepting public comments about the proposed changes to the noise ordinance.

The City of Charlotte recently received national praise for technology initiatives.

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, several uptown streets will be closed.

Thirteen Charlotte businesses have been selected to receive grant funding under the City of Charlotte’s Commercial Building Retrofit Program.

The City of Charlotte’s Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP) has joined forces with Discovery Place to present a monthly youth workshop series titled, “MYEP Career Discovery”.

BusinessFirst Charlotte as well as Advantage Carolina and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Workforce Development Board, are currently soliciting businesses to participate in the inaugural BusinessFirst Charlotte Confidence Index survey.

Recent snow, ice and cold temperatures contribute to the incidence of potholes.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation will be treating Charlotte bridges today with salt brine in anticipation of a winter weather event Friday morning.

Charlotte Department of Transportation will be treating Charlotte bridges today with salt brine in anticipation of a winter weather event Thursday morning.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation will host two public workshops for the City’s Transportation Action Plan (TAP) update process.

The Democratic National Committee today announced that Charlotte has been selected from four finalists to host its 2012 convention.

During the months of February and March, the City of Charlotte’s Community University program is offering a series of free workshops focused on Organizational Tools for Community Groups: Strengthening the Foundations of Your Organization.

The City of Charlotte is preparing submission of the FY12 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is asking for public participation in its preparation.

The City of Charlotte MLK Planning Committee is excited to announce the 2011 City of Charlotte MLK holiday weekend activities, sponsored by Food Lion, CharlotteVibe.com, V101.9, Power 98 FM,WJZY The CW-46, Praise 100.9 and My92.7.

Curb It! collection services suspended on January 12 due to icy road conditions

Update on Solid Waste collection services due to inclement weather

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is open and available for arrivals and departures.

Department of Transportation has called for City Street Maintenance crews to operate on a “Condition A” beginning at 3:00 a.m. Saturday.

Due to the expectation of inclement weather in the region, the City of Charlotte has developed a contingency plan that would shift the City Council meeting to an earlier time on Monday, January 10.

The City of Charlotte has announced that the historic Johnston and Mecklenburg Mills properties are for sale. The City is seeking a purchaser to redevelop the mill buildings on the site.