City Issues Warning About Parking Scam Targeting Residents Published on December 23, 2024 The City of Charlotte is alerting residents about a scam involving the city's on-street parking program, Park It. Tagged as: , Announcements
Christmas and New Year’s Detailed Collection Schedule Published on December 23, 2024 City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will not collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and scheduled bulky waste on Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Day. Solid Waste Services will collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste on the regular schedule the week of Jan. 1. It will be an orange recycling collection week. Tagged as: , Announcements
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - FEMA Disaster Relief DR-4827 Published on December 20, 2024 Staff from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) Hazard Mitigation group are coming to Mecklenburg County to provide information and assist interested property owners with completion of HMGP applications. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Public Notices
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Corridor Cleanups Published on December 19, 2024 On Jan. 20, join your neighbors and other like-minded volunteers for any of the four different cleanups happening along the Beatties Ford Road and Freedom Drive corridors. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Holiday Collection Tips from Solid Waste Services Published on December 17, 2024 From the City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services’ family to yours, we wish you a happy holiday! As you prepare to gather for this special time of year, we want to offer some reminders and helpful tips. Tagged as: , Announcements
Training for Survival: Charlotte Fire’s Fight Against the Unknown Published on December 17, 2024 When the fire is extinguished and the scene is secured, one reality remains: firefighting is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. This week, Charlotte Fire reaffirmed its commitment to preparedness, conducting an intensive “Firefighter Survival Week: Mayday, Safety, and Survival” for recruit classes 128 and 129. This training wasn’t just theoretical—it was infused with a sense of urgency, Tagged as: , Community Safety
Charlotte Firefighters Rappel as Santa, Grinch, and Elves at Levine Published on December 12, 2024 Twelve stories above the streets of Charlotte, a Grinch peeked through the window of Levine Children’s Hospital, his green, fuzzy hand waving at the wide-eyed child inside. Moments later, Santa Claus himself joined the scene, his jolly laughter echoing as he lowered himself on a rappel rope. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities
Charlotte Fire Enhances Statewide USAR Response with Expert Skills Published on December 09, 2024 Charlotte Fire’s Training Academy recently served as the epicenter of expertise and hands-on learning during the annual North Carolina Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Structural Collapse Technician Course. Conducted by Charlotte Fire, the largest fire department in the region, the training highlighted the department’s experienced instructors and longstanding commitment to excellence. Tagged as: , Community Safety
How You Can Support CRF Recipients during the Holiday Season Published on December 04, 2024 This holiday season organizations are working hard to make a difference in our community. Thanks to the City’s Community Resilience Fund, over $2.5M was awarded to 93 local nonprofits this year. These grants focus on fostering racial equity and economic mobility in marginalized communities, helping to uplift those who need it most. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Saved by Firefighters as a Child, Now Aspiring to Become a Firefighter Published on December 04, 2024 For Damon Yates, the journey to becoming a firefighter is deeply personal. As a child, Yates and his mother were saved by firefighters during a devastating house fire. That singular event not only changed his life but also planted the seeds of a calling he now feels compelled to answer. Tagged as: , Community Safety