Charlotte Fire Training Reaches New Heights Published on January 22, 2025 Whether it’s rescuing someone stranded high above the city or responding to a life-threatening emergency in a hard-to-reach space, Charlotte Fire is ready. This week, firefighters trained for these demanding scenarios during an intensive four-day SPRAT course at the Charlotte Fire Special Operations Complex, showcasing the department’s commitment to tackling any challenge. Tagged as: , Community Safety
2025 Placemaking Grant and Creative Pool Applications Open Published on January 21, 2025 Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Placemaking Grants and the 2025 Creative Pool. Through March 7 at 5 p.m., residents are able to submit themselves for the Charlotte Urban Design Center-led grant opportunity and creative pool. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
A Charlotte Firefighter’s Battle with Cancer and Dedication to Service Published on January 19, 2025 Every firefighter’s story begins with a spark—an interest, an opportunity, or a chance meeting that sets them on a path of service and sacrifice. For Captain Matthew Walker of Charlotte Fire, that spark came unexpectedly. Over his 18-year career, he has navigated the challenges of firefighting, built a second family with his crew, and faced a personal battle with cancer that tested his resilience. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Collection Schedule Published on January 16, 2025 City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will not collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and scheduled bulky waste on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Tagged as: , Announcements
Share your vision for CLT Affordable Housing and Community Development Published on January 16, 2025 The City of Charlotte Housing Services Division invites community members to share their thoughts and ideas as we develop our 5-year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. Tagged as: , Announcements
groninger USA, LLC Selects Charlotte for Upcoming Expansion Published on January 15, 2025 groninger USA, LLC a leading international manufacturer of filling and closing machines for the pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare and cosmetics industries, has selected Charlotte for its expanded manufacturing operations. The company will invest $15.1 million and bring 60 new jobs to the Steele Creek submarket. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy
The Legacy and Evolution of Charlotte Firehouse 11 Published on January 15, 2025 As Charlotte grows and evolves, so too must its infrastructure. On January 11, 2025, the last crew will transferred out of the aging Firehouse 11, signaling the beginning of a new chapter for this historic site. While its legacy will remain indelibly etched in the city’s history, the firehouse will soon be replaced by a modern facility designed to meet the demands of a thriving urban environment. Tagged as: , Community Safety
City Secures $31.4M in Federal Grants for Infrastructure Projects Published on January 13, 2025 The City of Charlotte Corridors of Opportunity program has been selected to receive $31.4 million in federal grant funding to advance four transformative infrastructure projects in three Corridors of Opportunity. Tagged as: , Announcements
Winter Storm Warning: What to Know Published on January 09, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Charlotte, North Carolina, from January 10 at 7 a.m. until January 11 at 7 a.m. Snow, sleet, and wintry mixes of freezing rain and ice are anticipated throughout the area. Please stay alert and prioritize safety. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Charlotte Fire Helps Collect Thousands of Coats to Keep Kids Warm Published on January 09, 2025 For more than a decade, Charlotte Fire has gone beyond extinguishing flames and responding to emergencies by working to keep children in the community warm during the coldest months of the year. This year’s participation in the WSOC-TV Coats for Kids drive continued that legacy, with Charlotte Fire collecting hundreds of coats at firehouses across the city. Tagged as: , Community Safety