When the unthinkable happens, people don’t want numbers. They want words that speak to their hearts.

The Charlotte region continues to draw loads of newcomers. Here’s a letter to the newest among us — about pizza boxes, traffic jams, barbecue sauce, and finding a little magic in unexpected places.

As other big cities lose young families, Mecklenburg County is bucking the trend. Birth rates are climbing, playgrounds are full, and the story of Charlotte’s future is being rewritten by a new generation of parents.

Dan Janies’ lab predicted Omicron before it spread worldwide. Now they’re tracking bird flu, with AI as both a tool and a risk.

In Charlotte and beyond, nonprofits are facing a future with fewer resources, rising demand, and a push to operate more like businesses.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is running for a fifth term. We sat down with her to talk about legacy, criticism, and what keeps her coming back.

Eric Halili has dreamed up a lot of ideas. His newest — a massive LED virtual production studio — could change how Charlotte tells its stories.

A sudden funding freeze hit ourBRIDGE hard. Now its founder is working to keep the doors open — and the joy inside alive.

A summer night in Charlotte sparks up memories

The behind-the-scenes story of how Charlotte and Raleigh rebuilt trust to get a transportation bill passed.